Do I need a building permit?
A Building Permit is required for most projects. Apply for the permit at the City of Thief River Falls Building Official’s office or call 681-2500 for additional information prior to the start-up of construction.
Examples of work requiring a permit include, but are not limited to:
- Building a house
- Finishing a basement
- Adding a room
- Building a garage or deck
- Replacing windows or siding
- Remodeling
- Demolishing a building
- Moving a building
- Moving a manufactured home
- Installing a sign
- Shingling/Re-roofing
You do not need a permit for painting, wall papering, kitchen cabinet or vanity replacement, installation of carpeting, vinyl or wood floors, fences less than 7 feet high, lawn sheds 200 sq. ft.or less, decks less than 30 inches high that are not attached to the house, sidewalks and driveways.
Please check with the city’s buildling department prior to construction of non-permit decks, fences and lawn sheds by calling 218-681-2500.