Permit Applications

Building Permit Forms

• Building Permit
• Building Certificate
• Owner as Contractor

County Permit Applications

Building permit applications can be emailed to buildingpermits@goodhuecountymn.gov.

For the Townships:

• County Building Permit Application

For the unincorporated townships. Submit applications to the county along with the Township Zoning Approval and other required items.

City Permit Applications

For the following cities, submit applications to the city. The county reviews the plans and does the inspections:

• City of Bellechester
• City of Cannon Falls
• City of Dennison
• City of Goodhue
• City of Kenyon
• City of Nerstrand
• City of Wanamingo

The cities below handle all code administration by the city: 

• City of Lake City
• City of Pine Island
• City of Red Wing
• City of Zumbrota

Owner As Contractor

An applicant for a residential building permit can be a Minnesota-licensed contractor or the property owner. Property Owners should also submit the Owner as Contractor Form with their permit application.

Township Zoning Approval Forms

Townships must approve most construction projects and building permits. The applicant should submit the township approval to the county along with the County Building Permit Application and other project submittals. For specific township information, contact the township clerk.