Building Safety in Blue Earth County, MN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Blue Earth County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Building Permits
In unincorporated Blue Earth County, no one may erect, alter, or move a building or its part without first getting a construction permit from the county zoning administrator. Structures under 120 square feet skip the permit but must still meet the code's setback and construction standards. A separate demolition permit covers residential dwellings and any structure 800 square feet or larger.
Blue Earth County Building Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsBlue Earth County Code § 24-43
(1)Required. ... Hereafter, no person shall erect, alter or move any building or its part without first securing a construction permit. No construction permit shall be issued until a land use development application has been accepted by the zoning administrator. Structures less than 120 square feet do not require a construction permit; but shall be constructed according to the appropriate setba...
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