Building Permits
Do you need a Building Permit?
Review the table below to see if you need a Building Permit. You can download the appropriate Building Permit Application by clicking on the provided link.
We are now using MyGov to manage contractor registrations, permits, and license applications. Now, you can apply for and participate in projects with the City online. For details on how to use the collaborator interface click here. Follow this link to create your collaborator account today.
Most building permit fees are based on the value of the project and it usually will take about 5-7 business days for processing.
| Download Permit | Permit Required? | Call |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioner | No | 320-258-7317 |
| Attic alterations/insulation | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Basement alteration/conversation | Probably | 320-258-7317 |
| Bathroom remodel | Probably | 320-258-7317 |
| Cell phone antenna | Yes | 320-258-7339 |
| Deck | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Demolition | Probably | 320-258-7317 |
| Door replacement | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Driveway approach replacement | Yes | 320-258-7316 |
| Electrical work (all) | Yes | 320-743-3149 |
| Fence | Yes | 320-258-7316 |
| Fireplace | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Garage new or replacement | Yes | 320-258-7316 |
| Handicap ramphttps://public.mygov.us/sartell_mn | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| House new | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| House addition | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| House demolition | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Insulation | Probably | 320-258-7317 |
| Lawn Irrigation | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Parking Pad | Yes | 320-258-7316 |
| Patio (at grade or not attached) | Yes | 320-258-7316 |
| Plumbing (residential and commercial) | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Retaining walls | Probably | 320-258-7316 |
| Re-roof | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Right of Way work | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Shed 100-200 square feet | Yes | 320-258-7316 |
| Sheds over 201 square feet or larger | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Siding | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Signs - Temporary Signs - Permanent Signs - Community Events | Yes | 320-258-7316 |
Small cell antenna | Yes | 320-258-7306 |
| Solar | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Stairs/steps | Yes | 320-258-7317 |
| Street festival | Yes | 320-258-7316 |
| Swimming pool | Yes | 320-258-7316 |
| Water & sewer Install | Yes | 320-258-7317 |