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What will you need to get an ePermit?
- A valid email address for registration and correspondence purposes.
- A credit card for payment (Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover).
- Access to a printer (to print a PDF of the approved permit to post on the job site).
- Project Location PID or Address Verification: For Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Zoning and Ag permits, verify the project is located within one of the following Scott County Minnesota Townships (Scott County GIS Link)
- Blakeley, Belle Plaine, Cedar Lake, Helena, Jackson, Louisville, New Market, Sand Creek, Spring Lake, St. Lawrence.
What is the ePermit process? Five simple steps!
- Register as a user (you only need to do this once).
- Apply for a permit.
- The permit review will be conducted by all applicable departments
- Pay for the permit on the Portal.
- Print out the permit card for posting on the project site.
How do I...
- Become a Registered User
- Application and Plan Review Process
- Apply for Permits
- Name Submittal Documents
- Upload Resubmittal Documents
Register Here to become an ePermit Registered User
Check the permit status, upload revision submittals, make payments, print permit documents click here
To review permit submittal requirements and to apply for a permit, select the permit type below
- Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Addition (Commercial)
- Addition (Residential)
- Basement Finish
- Cell Tower
- Change of Use
- Deck
- Demolition
- Fence / Retaining Wall
- Fire (Commercial)
- Garage/Accessory Structure
- Manufactured/Modular Home
- Multi-Family
- Non Residential New (Commercial)
- Pole Building Residential Accessory
- Remodel/Repair (Commercial)
- Remodel/Repair (Residential)
- Reroof/Siding
- Residential 1 or 2 Family Home
- Solar (Commercial)
- Solar (Residential)
- Swimming Pool
- Windows/Doors (In Existing Opening)
- Mechanical Permits
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Mechanical permits will be issued to MN Bonded mechanical contractors and homeowners completing their own mechanical work only. The applicant must be completing the work.
Please review the mechanical permit types listed below and select the best fit for your project. For permits requiring plan review, include all required submittals to help avoid delays.
- Residential New or Replacement Mechanical Equipment
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Select this permit type for all replacement or new mechanical equipment.
- Air Conditioner, Air Exchanger, Boiler, Fireplace, Furnace, Gas Line, Hydronic Tubing, Unit Heater (Identify make/model details in ePermit Portal description)
- New gas lines – Provide code compliant location, installation, and type/size of piping.
- Appliance/Equipment manufacturers’ specifications shall be on site for inspections
Reminder: Increasing the energy use of a building by heating or cooling requires compliance with the MN Energy Code.
- Residential Minor Mechanical Alterations/Repairs
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Select Minor Alteration/Repair permit type for minor alteration of mechanical systems including basement finishes. Detailed scope of work shall be included in ePermit description.
Optional Submittals
- Plans or scope of work document uploaded into Additional Documents during the application process.
- Any specifications necessary to complete review shall be submitted.
- Appliance and/or equipment manufacturers’ specifications shall be on site for inspections.
- Residential Existing Mechanical System Addition
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Select this permit type for projects where a current system exists and a major addition will occur.
Required Submittals
- Heat Loss, Combustion Air & make-up Air Calculations (PDF) - Upload file name = Sub1 Mechanical Calcs
- Mechanical Plan – Upload file name = Sub1 Mechanical Plans. Detailed description of system information. Include code compliant details of location of install and type/size of gas piping
Additional Submittals
- Specifications - Any specifications necessary to complete plan review shall be submitted. Appliance and/or equipment manufacturers’ specifications shall be on site for inspections.
- Residential New Mechanical System
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Prior to applying for mechanical permit verify if mechanical permit was included in building permit. Typically all New Dwellings are issued all-inclusive permits.
Select this permit type for projects where a new system is being installed i.e. detached structures, large additions where a second system is being installed.
Required Submittals
- Heat Loss, Combustion Air & make-up Air Calculations (PDF) - Upload file name = Sub1 Mechanical Calcs
- Mechanical Plan – Upload file name = Sub1 Mechanical Plans. Detailed description of system information. Include code compliant details of location of install and type/size of gas piping.
Additional Submittals
- Specifications - Any specifications necessary to complete plan review shall be submitted. Appliance and/or equipment manufacturers’ specifications shall be on site for inspections.
- Commercial Mechanical
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Select this permit type for all Commercial Mechanical Permits. Plan review will begin after permit acceptance. Fees will be due after review approved.
Required Submittals:
- Township Approval Form (PDF) - Use form to determine if township approval is required for project location. Submit completed form with township approval signature if applicable.
- Contact & Contractor Form (PDF) - Upload completed contact and contractor form as applicable
- Building/Mechanical Plans - Upload file name = Sub1 Mechanical Plans. Include all equipment details, heating and cooling load calculations, exhaust and ventilation, occupant load details when applicable.
- Specifications - Upload file name = Sub1 Specs. Equipment and material detailed specifications.
- HVAC Energy Compliance forms - Upload file name = Sub1 HVAC Compliance. Must be consistent with energy path chosen for entire project
- Plumbing Permits
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Plumbing permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors and homeowners completing their own plumbing work only. The applicant must be completing the work.
Please review the plumbing permit types listed below and select the best fit for your project. For permits requiring plan review, include all required submittals to help avoid delays.
- Residential New or Replacement Plumbing Equipment
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Select this permit type for all replacement or new plumbing equipment or appliances. A permit is not required for replacement of basic fixtures (water closet, lavatory, sink)
- Water Heater, Water Softener, Sump Pump, Lawn Irrigation, Backflow Prevention (Identify make/model details in ePermit Portal description)
- Drain Tile - provide a detailed scope of work and upload into portal submittal item Additional Documents. Upload file name = Sub1 Building Plans or Sub1 Project Details
- Appliance/Equipment manufacturers’ specifications shall be in site for inspections
- Residential Minor Plumbing Alteration/Repairs
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Select Minor Alteration/Repair permit type for minor alteration of plumbing systems including basement finishes where rough-in is pre-existing. Detailed scope of work shall be included in ePermit description.
Optional Submittals
- Plans or scope of work document uploaded into Additional Documents during the application process.
- Any specifications necessary to complete review shall be submitted.
- Appliance and/or equipment manufacturers’ specifications shall be on site for inspections.
- Residential Existing Plumbing System Addition
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Select this permit type for additions to a plumbing system where no rough-in previously exists and/or where major additions will occur.
- Plumbing Plan – Required Submittal. Upload file named Sub1 = Plumbing Plans
- Detailed and dimensioned building plans with fixture/equipment layout and compliant details of installation.
Optional Submittals
- Specifications - Optional Submittal. Upload file name = Sub1 Specs. Any specifications necessary to complete plan review shall be submitted.
- Appliance and/or equipment manufacturers’ specifications shall be on site for inspections.
- Plumbing Plan – Required Submittal. Upload file named Sub1 = Plumbing Plans
- Residential New Plumbing System
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Prior to applying for plumbing permit verify if plumbing permit was included in building permit. Typically all New Dwellings are issued all-inclusive permits.
Select this permit type for projects where a new system is being installed i.e. detached structures
Required Submittals
- Plumbing Plans – Required Submittal. Upload file named Sub1 = Plumbing Plans
- Detailed and dimensioned building plans with fixture/equipment layout and compliant details of installation.
Optional Submittals
- Specifications - Any specifications necessary to complete plan review shall be submitted.
- Appliance and/or equipment manufacturers’ specifications shall be on site for inspections.
- Plumbing Plans – Required Submittal. Upload file named Sub1 = Plumbing Plans
- Commercial Plumbing
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Select this permit type for all Commercial Plumbing Permits. Plan review will begin after permit acceptance. Fees will be due after review approved.
Required Submittals
- Building Plans - Upload file name = Sub1 Plumbing Plans. DLI Approved plans and Isometrics or minor project plans
- Specifications - Upload file name = Sub1 Specs. Equipment and fixture detailed specifications, DLI Plan Review Approval Letter
- Energy Compliance forms - Upload file name = Sub1 Energy. Provide if not provided with Building Permit
- Septic
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Submittal Requirements:
- Application
- Building Plans
- Septic Design - consist of: Site plan/drawing, design sheets, elevations, soil logs, perc tests, and signed management plan
- Septic Pumping Contracts - required if tanks are required to be pumped monthly due to a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) or an active discharge.
Apply Here:
- Sewer/Water Main
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This is not a septic system or well permit. For septic systems go to Septic Permit type. Wells shall be installed in accordance with MN Department of Health requirements.
Building Sewer is the horizontal drainage piping that extends from the building to the public or private sewage or septic system. A building sewer permit shall be obtained prior to the installation or repair of any building sewer to any structure on a community, municipal, or existing septic system.
The Building Water Main Supply System is the supply piping carrying potable water in or adjacent to the building or premises. A building water main permit shall be obtained prior to the installation or repair of any exterior building water supply system.
Important Note: New Residential Dwellings (homes) shall apply for any applicable septic, sewer, or water permits inclusive with the main building permit and list the sub-contractors on the Contacts and Contractors form.
Building Sewer or Water Main permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work.
- Residential Building Sewer - New Connect to Community/Municipal System or Existing Septic System
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Sewer permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work.
Select permit type new sewer permit when not part of a complete new septic system - only when connecting to community, municipal or existing septic systems and sewer system is regulated by a municipality. When the new connection is part of a new residential dwelling, the Building Contractor shall list the installer as a sub-contractor on the Contacts and Contractors form and obtain sewer permit inclusive with Building permit.
Required Submittals ----- Important: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed.
IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.
- Building Sewer Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
- Location of septic tanks and drain field
- Proposed location, length, and elevations of new sewer line
- Location of the expected connection to the Community, Municipal, or Existing Septic Sewer Line, elevation at connection
- Proposed materials and sizes of piping
Optional Submittals
- Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.
- Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110
- Building Sewer Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Residential Building Sewer Repair
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Sewer permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work.
Select permit type alteration/Repair sewer permit for sewer line repairs not part of a complete new septic system - only when connecting to community, municipal or existing septic systems and sewer system is regulated by a municipality.
Required Submittals ----- Important: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed.
IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.
- Building Sewer Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
- Location of septic tanks and drain field
- Proposed location, length, and elevations of the repair to the sewer line
- Approximate location of the expected repair to building sewer
- Proposed materials and sizes of piping
Optional Submittals
- Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.
- Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110
- Building Sewer Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Residential Building Water Main (Not New Well Installation)
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Water Main permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work.
Select permit type water main permit when connecting to municipal or community water system or extension of existing water service to accessory structures. When the new connection is part of a new residential dwelling, the Building Contractor shall list the installer as a sub-contractor on the Contacts and Contractors form and obtain Water Main permit inclusive with Building permit.
Note: New well installations shall be in accordance with MN Department of Health requirements.
Required Submittals ----- Important: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed.
IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.
- Building Water Main Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
- Location of septic tanks and drain field
- Proposed location, length, and elevations of new or altered water main
- Location of the expected connection to the Community, Municipal, or Existing Water Service or Existing Well, elevation at connection
- Proposed materials and sizes of piping
Optional Submittals
- Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.
- Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110
- Building Water Main Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Plumbing, Commercial - Building Sewer Main
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Sewer permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work.
Select permit type new sewer permit when not part of a complete new septic system - only when connecting to community, municipal or existing septic systems and sewer system is regulated by a municipality.
Required Submittals ----- Important: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed.
IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.
- Civil or Building Sewer Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
- Location of septic tanks and drain field
- Proposed location, length, and elevations of new sewer line
- Location of the expected connection to the Community, Municipal, or Existing Septic Sewer Line, elevation at connection
- Proposed materials and sizes of piping
Optional Submittals
- Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.
- Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110
- Civil or Building Sewer Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Plumbing, Commercial - Building Water Main
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Water Main permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work.
Select permit type water main permit when connecting to municipal or community water system or extension of existing water service to accessory structures.
Note: New well installations shall be in accordance with MN Department of Health requirements.
Required Submittals ----- Important: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed.
IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.
- Civil or Building Water Main Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
- Location of septic tanks and drain field
- Proposed location, length, and elevations of new or altered water main
- Location of the expected connection to the Community, Municipal, or Existing Water Service or Existing Well, elevation at connection
- Proposed materials and sizes of piping
Optional Submittals
- Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.
- Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110
- Civil or Building Water Main Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing:
- Zoning Agricultural Building
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Buildings intended used for agricultural use only, on agricultural land, may be exempt from Building Permits.
See MN State statute 326B.103 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/326B.103) and Ag Building Permit Exemption Handout below to review qualification requirements and conditions that apply to buildings constructed using the agricultural exemption.
For parcel specific requirements contact Planning and Zoning phone 952-496-8653 or planning@co.scott.mn.us
To proceed, gather all required submittal documents (in electronic pdf format) and apply for a Zoning Agricultural permit.
Review instructions for ePermit registration, pdf file naming requirements, and applying through the ePermit portal prior to applying for permit. See ePermits web page How do I.... section click here
IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.
Required Submittals - Documents required to be uploaded into ePermit portal at the time of application:
- Agricultural Building Permit Exemption Certification and Application Get Form Here
- Township Approval for Building Permits Get Form Here Required for Blakeley, Jackson, and St. Lawrence Townships only
- Site Plan – must include the following:
- Location and size of proposed building
- Location of other structures, property lines, septic tanks, septic drain field, well and any wetlands
- Location of any gas, plumbing, or electrical piping in the vicinity of construction
- Distances from the proposed building to all other structures, property lines, and utilities
Registration and pdf file naming requirements, see the How do I... section of ePermits
IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.
- Zoning Small Structure
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A permit is not required for residential one-story detached accessory structures, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet