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Permit and rental applications
Permit Application (for all permit types)
To schedule an inspection call 507-645-3004
Send all work permit and rental applications via one of three ways
- Fax: 507-645-3055
- Email the Building Inspections Department
- Mail (USPS/UPS): 801 Washington St., Northfield, MN 55057
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Pay for a permit
You have the option to pay by credit card or electronic check. A 3% convenience fee will be adding to credit card payments. A $3 convenience fee will be added to electronic check payments.
Do not pay until your permit has been issued with your permit number and fee amount total. You will need to enter your permit number found in the email from the Building Inspection Department and the fee amount.
Permit fees
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Residential building permits
Service Fee New residential building % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Residential addition % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Residential alteration % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Garage or shed % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Plumbing Permit: new home or major remodel $185 plus $1 state surcharge Plumbing Permit: minor remodel (3 fixtures/no stack work) $99 plus $1 state surcharge Sewer and water service $99 plus $1 state surcharge New HVAC $185 plus $1 state surcharge HVAC remodel/alteration $99 plus $1 state surcharge Deck Permit % of valuation plus plan review and surcharge;
minimum $99 plus $1 state surchargeDeck Repair $99 plus $1 state surcharge Roof Permit $99 plus $1 state surcharge Siding Permit $99 plus $1 state surcharge Windows or doors $99 plus $1 state surcharge Fireplace Permit $99 plus $1 state surcharge Solar panels $99 plus $1 state surcharge Radon mitigation system $99 plus $1 surcharge Manufactured home installation $99 plus $1 surcharge Demolition Permit: residential $99 plus $1 surcharge Building Moving Permit $100 Swimming Pool Permit % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge;
minimum $99 plus $1 state surcharge
Responsibilities
The Building Inspections Department's function is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Northfield by ensuring that proper procedures and building codes are followed in the construction of structures throughout the city. The department is responsible for issuing construction permits and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with state building code and city ordinance regulating building, mechanical, plumbing, demolition of structures, moving of structures, and manufactured housing.
Codes
The City of Northfield has adopted the 2020 Minnesota Building Code. City Property Maintenance Code, and the City Rental Housing Ordinances are also enforced.
City Property Maintenance Code
City Rental Housing Ordinances
Reports
Listed is the updated published report on building permit activity in Northfield:
Scheduling inspections for new construction
If the building is of new construction, we will do onsite inspections as long as we are can maintain the minimum of 6 feet between people and other proper precautions.
Payment
The Building Inspections Department accepts cash, check and credit card and online payment by credit card or electronic check.
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Building Inspections
Physical Address
801 Washington Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-645-3004Fax: 507-645-3055
Hours
Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
If you need service outside of these hours, feel free to contact Building Official Mike Morehouse, 507-645-3021