Building Permits & Inspections

Building Permits & Inspections
The City of Mound contracts with SAFEbuilt for its building permit application and inspection services.

All building permit applications are completed digitally through the CommunityCore platform.

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Registered Residents/Contractors: Click HERE to access the CommunityCore platform to sign in. 

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Unregistered Residents/Contractors need to register with CommunityCore. 

Unregistered Contractors click HERE to complete and submit the registration form.
Unregistered Residents click HERE to register.

Minnesota State Building Code
Every six years, the State of Minnesota's Department of Labor & Industry adopts new building codes designed to promote cost-effective ways of ensuring building safety and efficiency. 

The Building Code is the minimum construction standard throughout all of Minnesota including all cities, townships, and counties. 

Applying For a Building Permit
Many building projects require a permit. Please see documents and handouts below for additional information on permitting, plans, handouts, and more. 

Link to SAFEbuilt Website.
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Categories always sorted by seq (sub-categories sorted within each category)
Documents sorted by HEADER in Ascending Order within category
  • Agricultural Buildings
    document Header Agricultural Buildings
  • Asbestos
    document Header Asbestos
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
    document Header Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Choosing a Contractor
    document Header Choosing a Contractor
  • Contractor Recovery Fund
    document Header Contractor Recovery Fund
  • Lead Information
    document Header Lead Information
  • Radon Information
    document Header Radon Information
  • Sediment and Erosion Control
    document Header Sediment and Erosion Control
  • Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
    document Header Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
  • Submitting Plans Electronically
    document Header Submitting Plans Electronically
  • What Work Requires a Permit?
    document Header What Work Requires a Permit?
  • Building Permit Application - Commercial
    document Header Building Permit Application - Commercial
  • Paint Spray Booths
    document Header Paint Spray Booths
  • Roofing - Commercial
    document Header Roofing - Commercial
  • Roofing - Scope of Work Handout - Commercial
    document Header Roofing - Scope of Work Handout - Commercial
  • Siding - Scope of Work Handout - Commercial
    document Header Siding - Scope of Work Handout - Commercial
  • Signs - Commercial
    document Header Signs - Commercial
  • Signs - Scope of Work Handout - Commercial
    document Header Signs - Scope of Work Handout - Commercial
  • Window/Door - Scope of Work Handout - Commercial
    document Header Window/Door - Scope of Work Handout - Commercial
  • Demo - Interior
    document Header Demo - Interior
  • Demo - Structure
    document Header Demo - Structure
  • Fence
    document Header Fence
  • Retaining Wall
    document Header Retaining Wall
  • Sheds - Accessory Structures: 200 SF or Less
    document Header Sheds - Accessory Structures: 200 SF or Less
  • Sheds - Accessory Structures: Over 200 SF
    document Header Sheds - Accessory Structures: Over 200 SF
  • Solar - Photovoltaic - PV Systems
    document Header Solar - Photovoltaic - PV Systems
  • Stucco
    document Header Stucco
  • Swimming Pool
    document Header Swimming Pool
  • Tank Removal
    document Header Tank Removal
  • Garage Door Replacement
    document Header Garage Door Replacement
  • Geothermal
    document Header Geothermal
  • In Floor Hydronic Heating Systems
    document Header In Floor Hydronic Heating Systems
  • Lawn Irrigation
    document Header Lawn Irrigation
  • Mechanical - Fireplace
    document Header Mechanical - Fireplace
  • Plumbing
    document Header Plumbing
  • Roofing Replacement
    document Header Roofing Replacement
  • Siding Replacement
    document Header Siding Replacement
  • Water Heater
    document Header Water Heater
  • Water Softener
    document Header Water Softener
  • Window/Door Replacement
    document Header Window/Door Replacement
  • Basement Finish
    document Header Basement Finish
  • Deck - Stairs
    document Header Deck - Stairs
  • Decks
    document Header Decks
  • Detached Garage
    document Header Detached Garage
  • Drain Tile - Interior
    document Header Drain Tile - Interior
  • Emergency Escape/Rescue Opening
    document Header Emergency Escape/Rescue Opening
  • Manufactured/Mobile Home
    document Header Manufactured/Mobile Home
  • Modular Home
    document Header Modular Home
  • Moving a Structure
    document Header Moving a Structure
  • New Home
    document Header New Home
  • Porch
    document Header Porch
  • Post Frame Construction
    document Header Post Frame Construction
  • Building Plans - Residential
    document Header Building Plans - Residential
  • Footings and Foundations
    document Header Footings and Foundations
  • Foundation Drainage & Waterproofing - Exterior
    document Header Foundation Drainage & Waterproofing - Exterior
  • Safety - Glazing
    document Header Safety - Glazing
  • Stairs, Landings, Handrails & Guards
    document Header Stairs, Landings, Handrails & Guards
  • Wood Framing
    document Header Wood Framing