FAQ Sheets on the left.  Click the text to obtain the form and instructions.

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Accessory Structure Use Statement
​Building Inspections 
Building Plans
Certificate of Survey Exemption Form (not allowed for new homes)
Certificate of Survey Requirements
​Deck Permit Supplemental
​Driveways
​General Building Permit Information
House Staking Certificate Requirements
Interior Renovations
​​Land Use Permit
New Construction Energy Code Compliance Certificate
OTC Permit Instructions
​​Pools
​Property Owner Waiver
Residential Building Checklist
Residential Building Plans General FAQ
Septic As-Built
​Soil Borings
​Septic Requirements
Site Plans
Solar - Photovoltaic ( PV) systems
Swing-Away Mailboxes

Why do I need a permit?
​Some people may think obtaining a permit means extra costs, time delays and unwarranted regulations. However, a permit ensures proper services are provided to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare. For most people, their home is their most important investment. If work is done improperly, your home can become unsafe for you and your family, and may lose value.

Realtors and lenders know the law requires homeowners to have proper permits for home remodeling and construction, and often require documentation when selling a house. If work was completed without a permit, you may be required to go back for permits, inspections and additional repair work to meet minimum code standards.

• Do I need a permit for
  • A pre-fabricated shed?  Yes, if it is over 200 square feet.
  • A fence?  only if it is over 7' in height.
  • A Deck?  Maybe - see below
    • Is it attached to a building?  Yes - be sure submit the supplemental information required from the FAQ sheet.
    • Is it freestanding?  Only if it is over 30" in height
  • New windows, doors, re-roofing?  Yes.  These are called OTC/over the counter permits and typically issued same day
  • A pool?  Maybe - see Pools FAQ
  • A permanent sign?  Yes.  Use Permanent Sign Permit application on the Use Permit Applications page.
• Who can I get to do a point of sale septic compliance inspection, pump/maintain my septic system or conduct a soil boring?
  ​To search for local contacts, use the MN Pollution Control Agency SSTS (Subsurface Sewage Treatment System) form. 
  When prompted, fill in the county section (Sherburne).
  In the "Specialty Area" section choose:
• Maintainer for pumping
• Designer for soil borings or SSTS design
• Inspector for compliance inspections for point of sale


• Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
  Check Licenses, bonds, certificates and registrations.
• An account is not required to search. Select "Continue as guest" and enter a complete license or registration number into the search box at the top of the page.
• You can search using additional criteria by selecting the "Search License/Registration holders" button.
•  www.dli.mn.gov/license-and-registration-lookup