Building Permit Information & Requirements

Woodbury uses a combination permit. General contractors (or homeowners doing their own work) pay for all permits (building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.) at the time the building permit is issued. Separate permits will only be required on jobs where there is no related building permit.

If you are unsure if your project requires a permit, please call the Building Inspection Department (651) 714-3543 or send an inquiry to building@ci.woodbury.mn.us. Many projects require a plan review process. Permit fees are paid at the time permits are issued, after plan review and/or processing.

Building Permits are required for many building projects, including new construction, additions, structural changes, decks, finished basements, pools, demolition, roofing, siding, and window replacement. Contractors must have a current state license on file with the city.

Permit Application (145 KB)

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Plumbing Permits are required for all changes to plumbing, including installation or replacement of a water softener, water heater, and back flow preventer for a lawn irrigation system. For water heater replacements, a fresh air intake must be installed if not existing. Plumbers must have a current state license and bond on file with the city. Click here for information on Plumbing Requirements (PDF).

Plumbing Fees (66 KB)
Permit Application (145 KB)

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HVAC Permits are required for most HVAC work, including the installation or replacement of a furnace, air conditioner, fireplace, wood stove or HRV unit. For furnace replacement, a fresh air intake must be installed if not existing. Click here for information on HVAC Requirements.

HVAC Fees (59 KB)
Permit Application (145 KB)

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Electrical Permits are required for all electrical wiring. Applicants may use our permit application or the State Request for Electrical Inspection form. Permits can be issued over the counter or by mail when accompanied by a check for payment of the permit fee. Permit fees depend on the work being done. To schedule an electrical inspection, call the Building Inspections office at (651) 714-3543 on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. An inspection can be requested for the same day by calling before 9 a.m., or any weekday in advance.

Electrical Fees - Residential (69 KB)
Electrical Fees - Commercial (77 KB)
Electrical Inspections Made Easy (153 KB)
Permit Application (145 KB)

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Sign Permits are required for all commercial signage. Commercial Sign Permit Application (145 KB)

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The information below outlines the procedure for applying for the most common types of permits.

• New Residential Construction: Submit the following forms along with one copy of the plan and all supporting documentation. Plan review takes up to two weeks. Click below for the following information:
  
  Residential Building Permit Requirements (146 KB)
  Permit Application (145 KB)
  Permit Application-Supplement to New Residential (94 KB)
  Furnace Size Calculation Worksheet (4 KB)
  New Residential Building Permit Fees (38 KB)
  
  

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• Basement Finishing: Submit the following forms along with one copy of the plan. Plan review takes up to one week. Click below for the following information:
  
  Basement Finishing Requirements (119 KB)
  Permit Application (145 KB)
  Supplement for Basement Finishing (68 KB)
  
  

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• Decks: Submit the following forms along with one copy of the plan. Plan review takes up to one week. Click below for the following information:
  
  Deck Requirements (93 KB)
  Permit Application (145 KB)
  Permit Application-Supplement for Residential Decks (65 KB)
  Deck Sample Drawings (153 KB)
  
  

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• Accessory Buildings: Permits are required for accessory buildings more than 120 square feet. For accessory buildings less than 120 square feet, no permit is required but city ordinances regarding accessory buildings must still be followed. Submit the Permit Application along with one copy of the plan. Plan review takes up to one week. Click below for the following information:
  
  Accessory Building Ordinance Summary
  Permit Application (145 KB)
  

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• Swimming Pools: Submit the following forms along with one copy of the plan. Plan review takes up to one week. Please note the fencing requirements associated with a pool. Click below for the following information:
  
  
  Private Swimming Pool Ordinances (14 KB)
  Swimming Pool Requirements
  Permit Application (145 KB)
  Pool Permit Application Supplement (136 KB)
  

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• Roofing, Siding, Window Replacement: Permits can be issued over the counter or applied for by mail when accompanied by a check for payment of the permit fee. Fees are based on the estimated value of materials and labor. Please call for fee information (651) 714-3543. Click below for the following information:
  
  
  Permit Application (145 KB)
  Roofing Information Handout (205 KB)
  Siding Information Handout (188 KB)
  Window Information Handout (82 KB)

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• Fireplaces and Wood Stoves: Permits can be issued over the counter or applied for by mail when accompanied by a check for payment of the permit fee. The permit fee is $75.50. Click below for the following information:
  
  
  Permit Application (145 KB)
  

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• Commercial Building Permits: Please contact the Building Inspection Department at (651) 714-3543 for information about applying for all types of Commercial Building Permits. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  


Commercial Building Permit Fees (37 KB)
Commercial Plan Review and Permit Application (330 KB)
     For new buildings.

Leasehold Improvement Commercial Plan Review and Permit Application (228 KB)
     For leasehold improvements, commercial remodel, and additions.



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• Inspection Times and Procedures: To schedule a building, plumbing or HVAC inspection, call (651) 714-3543. Inspections requested for the morning must be called in before 9 a.m. Inspections requested for the afternoon must be called in before 1 p.m. Inspections will not be made before 9 a.m., between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., or after 3:30 p.m. Exact times for inspections cannot be guaranteed. The Building Inspection Department understands that not being able to schedule specific times is difficult for plumbers, S&W installers, concrete crews and people who want to meet the inspector on the job. We will do the best we can to meet these time sensitive inspections.
  


• Building, Plumbing and HVAC Inspectors
  • Chief Building Official - Ron Glubka
  • Senior Building Inspector - Scott Richardson
  • Building Inspector - Gary Trevis
  • Building Inspector - Paul Schoenecker
  • Building Inspector - Rick Hughes
  • Building Inspector - Miles Johnson
  • Fire Marshal - Mike Bent
  • Mechanical Inspector - Elroy Berdahl
  • Code Enforcement Officer - Matt Novak
  
  
• Electrical Inspections: To schedule an electrical inspection, call the Building Inspections office at (651) 714-3543 on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. An inspection can be requested for the same day by calling before 9 a.m., or any weekday in advance.



Electrical Fees - Residential (69 KB)
Electrical Fees - Commercial (77 KB)
Electrical Inspections Made Easy (1.2 MB)

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