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Building Permits

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The City of Watertown requires applications and/or permits for a variety of new construction and home remodeling. A list all building permits are available in .pdf format.

Permits are required for the following building/remodeling projects:

  • Garage/storage shed 10' x 12' or larger (based on estimated value), certificate of survey required.
  • Driveway - $1,000 deposit ($500 for curb and $500 for street). Returned upon completion if no damage occurred.
  • Re-Roof - $47.50
  • Re-Side - $47.50
  • Re-Window - $47.50 if replaced with same size, any size change requires a regular building permit.
  • Deck/porch (based on estimated value), certificate of survey required.
  • Shed less than 120 square feet requires a land use/zoning permit only, issued by the City $50.00. Certificate of survey required.
  • Fence- $50.00. Requires a landuse/zoning permit only, issues by the City.
  • Swimming Pools - Any permanent swimming pool 24" deep or 5,000 gallons or great need a building permit. Please contact the planning department for more details for fencing requirements.

Building Inspections for the City of Watertown are performed by the city's Building Inspection Department. To arrange for an inspection, please call (952) 442-7520 at least 24 hours in advance.

Building Permits & Applications

General Building Permit

Building Permit Submission Checklist

Re-Roofing a Single Family Dwelling

Additional Features Checklist

Fence Permit

Fence Brochure

Commercial Appplication / Plan Review Submittal Checklist

Master Plan Review Procedure & Checklist

Basement Finish - Permit Submittal Checklist

Deck - Permit Submittal Checklist

Residential New Home Construction Checklist

Window Replacement in a Single Family Dwelling

Swimming Pool Permit


Plumbing Permits / Information

Plumbing / Mechanical Permit

Review Application Plumbing Plan Review Fee Schedule

Plumbing Plan Review Handout

Commercial Plumbing Permit


Electrical Permits / Information

Electrical Permit

Electrical Inspection Fee Schedule Guidelines

Residential Electrical Inspection Handout/Checklist

 

City of Watertown, MN
Phone: (952) 955-2681      Fax: (952) 955-2695      E-mail: info@ci.watertown.mn.us
309 Lewis Avenue S      P.O. Box 279      Watertown, MN 55388

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