Permit Types
Building Permit Applications are required for:
- Construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, and/or improvement of any structure.
- Extensive electrical and/or plumbing projects.
- Placement of any manufactured home (mobile home), except in manufactured home (mobile home) parks.
| Permit Fee Type | Standard Valuation Fees |
| Plan Review Fee | Yes |
| Plan Review Required | Yes |
| Application Form | Building Permit Application |
| License/Bond Requirements | Owner/Occupant or MN Licensed Residential Contractor |
Residential building construction usually requires preparation of plans and documents which are submitted for review by CSI. The Townhouses form provides a list of all submittal requirements for residential building construction.
Helpful Resources:
Residential Exterior Wall Section-Example (PDF)
Shallow Frost Protection Information (PDF)
Escape & Rescue Window Information (PDF)
View Residential Decks and Residential Detached Garages for more specific information.
| Permit Fee Type | Commercial Valuation (insert Commercial fee document here) |
| Plan Review Fee | Yes |
| Plan Review Required | Yes |
| Application Form | Building Permit Application |
| License/Bond Requirements | MN Dept of Labor & Industry Requires Contractor Registration |
Commercial building construction usually requires preparation of plans and documents by a Minnesota licensed architect which are submitted for review by the Building Official and Fire Marshal. The Commercial Building Intake Checklist for Commercial & 3+ Multi-Family Residential form provides a list of all submittal requirements for commercial building construction.
We strongly encourage pre-review meetings with the architect, owner, Building Official, and Fire Marshal during the design development phase of commercial construction projects.
Zoning Permit Applications are required for:
- Construction enlargement, or location of any structure regardless of what the project cost or valuation is. May be required along with a Building Permit Application.
- Placement of any manufactured home (mobile home), except in manufactured home (mobile home) parks. Maybe required along with a Building Permit Application.
Residential Zoning Permit Application Information (PDF)
Agricultural, Rural and Suburban Residential Zoning Information (PDF)
Fences, Walls And Other Similar Improvements (PDF)
| Permit Fee Type | Standard Valuation |
| Plan Review Fee | No |
| Plan Review Required | Yes |
| Application Form | Mechanical Permit Application or Online Application |
| Inspection Requirements | Inspection by City of Hibbing Building Inspector |
| License/Bond Requirements | Owner/Occupant or MN Licensed Residential Contractor MN DLI Bond Requirements |
Commercial HVAC Requirements:
HVAC Commercial Intake Checklist
The City of Hibbing has not adopted local electrical inspection authority and therefore, permits and inspections must be obtained through the State of Minnesota Department of Labor.
General Instructions To Obtain Electrical Permits (Contractors & Homeowners)
Apply For an Electrical Permit
Find/contact your state electrical Inspector and schedule an inspection.
District #8 Inspector (Hibbing area)
Wayne "Chip" Jesperson (218-403-0286)
wayne.jesperson@state.mn.us
| Permit Fee Type | Valuation Fees |
| Plan Review Fee | No |
| Plan Review Required | Yes |
| Application Form | Sewer Permit Application or online application |
| License/Bond Requirements | |
| Inspection required | Yes |
For more information and steps on the City of Hibbing Sanitary Sewer Ordinance visit the Engineering Department.
| Permit Fee Type | Standard Valuation |
| Plan Review Fee | Yes |
| Plan Review Required | Yes |
| Application Form | Building Permit Application or Online Application |
| License/Bond Requirements | MN DLI Requires Contractor Registration |
Fill, Excavation and Grading Permits
No permit is required when:
- The volume of fill to be placed is less than 10 cubic yards; or
- Fill is less than two feet in depth and placed on natural terrain flatter than 5 to 1 (20% slope); or
- When approved by the building official, grading in an isolated, self-contained area if there is no danger to public or private property; and
- Work does not obstruct a drainage course.
- Permit Process Requirements
For excavation in streets, alleys, easements and boulevards an application is made to the Engineering Department. Once submitted, plans are reviewed and a site visit made by Engineering staff. When a soils report is required it must be submitted before a permit is issued.
See submittal requirements in Fill, Excavation and Grading Permits Requirements and Application.
Instructions for filling out City of Hibbing Building Permit / Zoning Permit Applications
- Carefully read through the application and site plan forms and instructions.
- Fill in each blank and check appropriate boxes applicable to your project. If the blank is not applicable for your project fill in "n/a" for not applicable.
- If the project is new and / or an addition, a site plan is required (see site plan form for instructions).
- Applicant must provide full legal description and parcel code numbers for the property the project is situated on (a copy of the property tax statement may be attached if there is not enough room on the application).
- Fill in the name, address and State License Number of the Contractor for any residential project.
- Application and site plan forms must be signed and dated.
- A complete set of final construction plans must be filed with the application. If there are any questions, check with the official before returning the application.
- Hook-ups and / or Tap-ins to Public Utilities and Onsite Sewer Owner / Applicant must have approval (signature or initials) from the applicable authority prior to filing your application with the Building & Housing / Planning & Zoning Department.
*Incomplete applications may be rejected or returned for completion.