The Building Department has instituted an all-electronic permit software program, Cloudpermit, that will allow homeowners, small businesses, contractors, and DIY'ers to submit building permits online. Cloudpermit allows the City to streamline the review process for building permits.

• First time using Cloudpermit? Please watch this short video Cloudpermit - How to Submit a Building Permit
• Next, visit Cloudpermit to sign up for an account. 
• You will receive further payment instructions once your application has been processed. 

Please note that our previous application system is no longer active. Questions may be directed to 507-625-4141.

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• Addition
  document Header Addition
• Addition Checklist
  document Header Addition Checklist
• Basement Finish
  document Header Basement Finish
• Basement Finish Checklist
  document Header Basement Finish Checklist
• Bathroom Checklist
  document Header Bathroom Checklist
• Building Permit Guidelines
  document Header Building Permit Guidelines
• Cutting, Drilling, and Notching of Frame Members
  document Header Cutting, Drilling, and Notching of Frame Members
• Deck
  document Header Deck
• Deck Checklist
  document Header Deck Checklist
• Deck Plan Submittal Requirements
  document Header Deck Plan Submittal Requirements
• Demolition Requirements
  document Header Demolition Requirements
• Detached Garage
  document Header Detached Garage
• Egress Windows and Window Wells
  document Header Egress Windows and Window Wells
• Electrical Permit Requirements for Homeowners
  document Header Electrical Permit Requirements for Homeowners
• Erosion & Sediment Control Requirements - ESC checklist
  document Header Erosion & Sediment Control Requirements - ESC checklist
• Excavation Permit
  document Header Excavation Permit
• Fence
  document Header Fence
• Fireplace
  document Header Fireplace
• Garage Checklist
  document Header Garage Checklist
• Gas Line
  document Header Gas Line
• Overhead Garage Door
  document Header Overhead Garage Door
• Porch Checklist
  document Header Porch Checklist
• Porches
  document Header Porches
• Radon Mitigation
  document Header Radon Mitigation
• Remodeling Checklist
  document Header Remodeling Checklist
• Residential Re-Roof
  document Header Residential Re-Roof
• Residential Reside
  document Header Residential Reside
• Residential Window or Door Replacement
  document Header Residential Window or Door Replacement
• Sample Site Plan
  document Header Sample Site Plan
• Sidewalk-Driveway
  document Header Sidewalk-Driveway
• Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
  document Header Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
• Water Heater
  document Header Water Heater