Permits & Fees
Online Permitting
The City of Chaska Building Inspection Department has launched online permitting on a platform called SmartGov.
Right now, you can file for permits that do not require plan review online. These include residential permits for:
- Siding
- Roofing
- Window/door replacements
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Fireplace
You can submit, pay, and receive approval for these permits through our SmartGov portal.
Online permitting for commercial and residential permits that require plan review coming later.
You can still file permit applications in-person at City Hall or by emailing the Building Inspections Department.
Create an account
Registration for e-permitting is open. Sign up for e-permitting.
Licensed/Bonded/Registered Contractors
The Chaska Building Department staff will create a contractor registration for your business. Fill out the Contractor Form (PDF) and email it back to inspections@chaskamn.gov. A contractor access code will be provided to contractors once the Building Department receives the contractor form.
Permit Fees
Permit fees shall be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the City of Chaska.
In addition, a surcharge fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by City Code in accordance with Minnesota Statute 326B.133.
Electrical Permits
Building permits do not include electrical wiring.
A separate request for inspection must be filed with the State Board of Electricity at or before commencement of any electrical wiring that is required by law to be inspected. An owner who wishes to do his own electrical wiring may obtain a Request for Inspection form by visiting the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's electrical inspections forms page.
You may also inquire by sending one dollar with a written request for the form to the State Board of Electricity at the following address:
1821 University Ave.
Suite S-128
St. Paul, MN 55104
The State Board of Electricity may be reached by telephone at 651-284-5026 for inspection-related inquiries. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7 to 8:30 a.m. It is the responsibility of the person filing the request for inspection to call for all required inspections.
Building Permit Fees
| Total Valuation | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 to $500 | $28 (Minimum fee is $60 plus state surcharge) |
| $501 to $2,000 | $28 for the first $500 plus $3.70 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 |
| $2,001 to $25,000 | $83.50 for the first $2,000 plus $16.55 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 |
| $25,001 to $50,000 | $464.15 for the first $25,000 plus $12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
| $50,001 to $100,000 | $764.15 for the first $50,000 plus $8.45 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 |
| $100,001 to $500,001 | $1,186.65 for the first $100,000 plus $6.75 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
| $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,886.65 for the first $500,000 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 |
| $1,000,001 and up | $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof |
Other Permits & Fees
| Permit Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Minimum Permit Fee | $60 plus surcharge |
| Plumbing and Mechanical (HVAC) for commercial and residential | 1.5% of job valuation plus surcharge, which is 0.05% x valuation |
| Plumbing for new homes | $215 plus surcharge |
| Re-roof, re-side, fireplace, window, door, and solar | $95 flat fee plus $1 surcharge |
| Above-ground Swimming Pool | $125 plus $1 surcharge |
| Below-ground Swimming Pool | $300 plus $1 surcharge |
| Manufactured Homes | $195 plus $1 surcharge |
| Demolition of Structure | $125 |
| Moving of Structure | $200 |
| Fence | $10 |
| Technology | $5 for each permit |
Fees for inspections not covered in the above list will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Plan Review Fees
When submittal documents are required, a plan review fee shall be collected at 50% of the normal building permit fee for residential plans. For commercial/industrial plans, a plan review fee shall be collected at 65% of the normal building permit fee.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified and are in addition to the permit fees.
State Surcharge Computation
| Construction Value Range | Surcharge Computation |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,000,000 | 0.0005 x Valuation |
| $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 | $500 + 0.0004 x Valuation - $1,000,000 |
| $2,000,001 to $3,000,000 | $900 + 0.0003 x Valuation - $2,000,000 |
| $3,000,001 to $4,000,000 | $1,200 + 0.0002 x Valuation - $3,000,000 |
| $4,000,000 to $5,000,000 | $1,400 + 0.0001 x Valuation - $4,000,000 |
| $5,000,000 or more | $1,500 + 0.00005 x Valuation - $5,000,000 |
Building Permit Connection Charges
Sewer and water connection charges, tap fees, and Metropolitan Council Environmental Service SAC fees apply to new sewer and water connections for dwellings and commercial buildings. Increase in SAC units on existing buildings are also charged connection and SAC fees.
Sewer and water connection charges are calculated per SAC unit and are paid with the building permit. SAC units and SAC fees are determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Service. Tap fees are flat fees for the new connections.
| Charge Type | Surcharge Computation |
|---|---|
| Water Connection | $4,715 per SAC unit |
| Sanitary Sewer Connection | $3,869 per SAC unit |
| Metropolitan Council Environmental Services SAC | $2,485 per SAC unit |
| Commercial Water Tap | $50 |
| Commercial Sewer Tap | $50 |
| Residential Water Tap | $25 |
| Residential Sewer Tap | $25 |