What Requires a 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:
  • 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
Click the links below to download permit information.
Rental Property Permit information coming soon.

Please see the Building Permit Fee Schedule Chart for the fees associated with your project.
The City of Sleepy Eye conforms to the International Residential Code.
Building Permit Fee Schedule
Building Fee Schedule.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Building Permit Application
Building Permit.pdf
File Size: 220 kb
File Type: pdf
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Permits

The City of Sleepy Eye Planning & Zoning Department offers citizens and contractors the ability to download the application and information that will assist in completing the application.
You must complete all necessary requested information and submit the forms along with the appropriate fees to City Hall during regular business hours, see top of this page. 
At this time we are not able to offer payment of fees on-line.
Bernie Wenner Building Official/Inspector
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