Contractors:  Please follow the appropriate link to fill out a permit request form.  After you have submitted this form our office will be notified for review and will contact you within two business days.  If you would like to contact us about your request please email us at  buildinginspections@grandforksgov.com. Please include contractor name and project address for reference.

Residential Permit Request Form

Water/Sewer Permit Request Form

Plumbing Permit Request Form

Mechanical Permit Request Form

Excavation Permit Request Form

Lawn Sprinkler Permit Request Form

Sign Application *Camino account set up required*

Most construction requires a building permit. You can find out how much a building permit would cost by estimating the total price of the construction and finding the fee in the appropriate listings below that corresponds to that amount. Permits can be obtained by visiting the Department of Building Safety office in City Hall or by clicking the appropriate link above. Cash and checks are accepted. There is an additional minimal fee to process credit card payments.

Below you will find additional applications/forms for appeals, variance requests, and moving/manufactured home plans.

To find the Manufactured Home Site Form, visit this page.

For the Moving Permit Application, visit this page.

For Contractor License Applications, visit this page.

Remember to contact the Department of Building Safety with any questions and for more detailed information about what is required to apply for a building permit.

Permits Issued

The City of Grand Forks offers a Housing Dashboard page to showcase residential property data and number of permits issued during the last 5-10 years. For information about the number of commercial permits issued, please contact the Department of Building Safety.

Current Commercial Projects

View commercial projects that have been approved, completed, or are currently under review. For questions about the projects listed on that page, please contact the Planning and Community Development office at (701) 746-2661.