What Requires a Building Permit?

No permit is needed for the following types of work:

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

The following types of projects require a Building Permit: (see application below)

• Repair or replace roofing
• Repair or replace siding
• Replacement windows
  If not inserts and are larger than original opening
• Replace, install, or remove sheet rock
• Basement waterproofing
• Repair or replace porch or deck
• Partitions over 5 feet 9 inches high
• Storage sheds over 120 square feet
• Building additions
• New construction

The following types of projects require a Zoning Permit: (Use the Building Permit Application, at this time)

• Storage sheds 120 square feet or less
• Fences

Bernie Wenner Building Official/Inspector

Building Permit Application

Building Permit.pdf
File Size:	220 kb
File Type:	pdf

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Please check the City Building Code for any possible restrictions.

City Building Code

The City of Sleepy Eye Planning & Zoning Department
The City of Sleepy Eye conforms to the International Residential Code.

• Building Permit application (see section above)
  • Must be completed prior to submitted it to City Hall, during regular business hours.
• Building Permit Fees (see list to the right)
  
  • The appropriate fee must accompany the application at the time you are submitting it to City Hall.
• At this time we are not able to offer payment of fees on-line.

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Rental License & Inspection

Please see the Rental License and Inspection page, under the Doing Business menu, for complete information.