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Building Permits
On an annual basis, the Community Development Manager and Community Development staff issue, manage, and inspect 500 to 600 building permits having an estimated value of 40 to 50 million dollars. Included yearly is an average of 50 to 80 or more new residential dwelling permits including single family homes, multiple family housing, and apartments.
Building permits are issued for all residential and commercial projects. A building permit is needed whenever there is a structural change in any building or structure or when any project exceeds a cost of two thousand dollars (materials and labor). A permit is needed for:
This is NOT a comprehensive list (please call with any questions)
Please complete a residential or commercial application for your project. A Building Information Sheet is available for commercial projects.
All other building permit fees are determined by an estimated work value and are on a set schedule.
On a monthly basis, an abstract of all issued building permits is created for public viewing.
Requirements
Building permits are issued for all residential and commercial projects. A building permit is needed whenever there is a structural change in any building or structure or when any project exceeds a cost of two thousand dollars (materials and labor). A permit is needed for:
sheds |
new / replacement windows and doors |
decks |
demolition of any structure |
moved-in structures |
replacement of mobile homes |
basement finishes |
moving any structure over 12' wide over city streets |
interior remodels / upgrades |
converting single family home into duplex |
new HVAC systems |
operating a business out of your home |
This is NOT a comprehensive list (please call with any questions)
Please complete a residential or commercial application for your project. A Building Information Sheet is available for commercial projects.
Fees
Accessory Structure (less than or equal to 200sf) | $20 |
Residential Fence | $20 |
Residential Deck | $20 |
Demolition | $20 |
Moving | $25 |
All other building permit fees are determined by an estimated work value and are on a set schedule.
Past Building Permits
On a monthly basis, an abstract of all issued building permits is created for public viewing.
Variance Request
If you would like to apply for a variance, please contact Community Development staff at City Hall. Please call (605) 882-6201 or stop in Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.