Building Permit Application Process
Most projects require a building permit. State law requires that permits be issued before work begins.
Homeowners are typically allowed to perform work on the building they occupy after the building permit is issued.
By state law, commercial projects are required to have a design professional prepare the project documents.
Projects requiring permits
- New construction
- Additions
- Alterations
- Decks
- Finishing basements
- Pools
- Demolition work
- Roofing
- Siding
- Window replacements
- Plumbing
- Mechanical work
Permits for window replacements, roofing, and siding work are typically issued within 2 business days.
Projects not requiring permits
- Painting
- Replacing flooring
- Replacing cabinets
Please contact us if you’re unsure whether your project requires a permit or not.
Plan reviews
Once you have submitted your permit application, it will undergo a plan review. Most projects require a plan review, which involves staff examining the project plans to verify that the plans comply with specific code requirements.
The City of Dundas has adopted the 2018 International Code Council codes with the 2020 Minnesota Amendments. This review minimizes misunderstandings and construction delays for the projects.
Timeline for reviews
For residential and commercial projects allow at least 10 business days for the plan review process. The time frame is based on the assumption that the application was complete, and was submitted with no major code violations. For very large commercial projects the plan review process may take longer.
Licensing
Minnesota State Law requires that residential contractors be licensed by the State of Minnesota.
Register with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Fees
Most permits will require a fee to be paid. If you prefer to pay by cash or check those can be dropped off at City Hall during business hours.
The amount of the fee varies depending on the scope of work planned. Permit fees are paid after the plan review and when the permit is issued.
Inspections
Depending on the project, there may be required inspections at various points both during and after construction is completed.
Scheduling Inspections
To schedule an inspection, please contact City Hall at 507-645-2852.
Inspection requests are accepted Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., by phone. Requests for inspections must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Electrical Inspections are scheduled directly through the State Electrical Inspector, Scott Preuss. He can be reached Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at 507-430-3652 or by email at sapreuss@yahoo.com.