Building Permit

What Requires a Building Permit?

The City of Sleepy Eye conforms to the
International Residential Code.

Int'l Residential Code

Please check the City Code, Title 9 Building Regulations, for any possible restrictions.

City Code Building Regulations

NO PERMIT IS NEEDED FOR THESE PROJECTS

Paint
Wallpaper
Carpet/Linoleum/Tile
Retaining Walls less than 4 feet high
Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high

ZONING PERMIT
REQUIRED FOR THESE PROJECTS

Zoning Permit Application for these items

Storage sheds 120 square feet or less
Fences

BUILDING PERMIT
REQUIRED FOR THESE TYPES OF PROJECTS

Repair or replace roofing
Repair or replace siding
Replacement windows or doors
- Guide to Replacing Windows & Doors
Replace, install, or remove sheet rock
Basement waterproofing

Basement Finishing
- Guide to Residential Basement Finishing
Repair or replace porch or deck
- Deck Guide & Plan Submittal Form
Partitions over 5 feet 9 inches high
Storage sheds OVER 120 square feet
Building additions
New construction

BUILDING PERMIT
Application & Fees

As of January 2024 the City of Sleepy Eye has contracted with Prokore Inspections for permitting and inspections.
Prokore Representative: 507-388-4224 or
[email protected]

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

RESOURCES DOCUMENTS

These documents are to help you plan the material uses for your project.
These will also help when working with the Building Inspector; so all question can be easily answered. Click on the section image below and a PDF document will open that you can download and print.

Diagram: Wall Section with Basement