Building Inspections
The Community Development Department is responsible for administering the
Minnesota State Building Code guide (PDF)
(opens in a new tab).
Through permitting and inspections, the City ensures that construction and remodeling projects within the City have the
appropriate permits and meet the minimum standards of the Minnesota State Building Code.
What is a building permit?
A building permit is legal permission to conduct certain types of construction activities. A permit allows the City to review the proposed project, plans, and conduct inspections throughout the project. Not only is the City legally obligated to do this under Minnesota Statute, it also ensures that buildings are constructed safely.
When is a permit required?
Permits are usually required for the following:
- New buildings
- Additions
- Decks
- Garages
- Accessory structures (sheds, etc.)
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Water heaters
- Building renovations (including framing and sheetrock)
- Windows
- Porches
- Interior Renovations Involving framing, Sheetrock, or other significant work
For details, read the
Permit-Required-English.pdf(PDF, 193KB).
For Spanish, read
Permit-Requirements-Spanish.pdf(PDF, 49KB).
If you do not see the type of work listed, contact the Community Development Department by phone at
507-372-8640
or by email at community.development@ci.worthington.mn.us.
Apply for a building permit online
Applications for a building permit can be submitted online at the portal below. Users will need login to an existing account or create a new account. Once the application is successfully submitted, City Staff will review, provide comments or request additional information. Fees will be calculated and a notification will be sent back to the user when ready to be paid (you should receive a notification to the email address associated with your account).
*Link Coming Soon*
Please be aware, this online portal is new. If you encounter issues or have questions please don't hesitate to call the City. For new construction or complex renovation projects we recommend contacting City Staff prior to submitting an application online.