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Sherburne County Fee Schedule
Effective as of January 1, 2023
All County Wide
Electronic File Copy
The following rates apply unless a different rate for employee time or searches is provided in the fee schedule for an individual department.
Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Search, Retrieval & Data Compiling No charge for separating public data from non-public data or for retrieving data when request is made by the data subject. | $25.00/hr. |
| CD | $1.00/each |
| USB | $8.00/stick |
Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fax | $2.50/first page $0.50/add’l page |
| Mailing Documents or Information | actual cost |
Notary
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Court Documents | no charge |
| non Court Documents | $5.00/document |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| NSF Check Charge | $30.00/item |
Photocopies - Black & White
Excluding Recorder’s Department. Fees listed are for printed copy. 2-sided copies will be charged as 2 pages
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ledger Size | $1.00/page |
| Legal Size | $0.25/page |
| Letter Size | $0.25/page |
Photocopies - Color
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ledger Size | $1.14/page |
| Legal Size | $0.39/page |
| Letter Size | $0.39/page |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| UPS services for Employees | $0.50/pick-up |
Use of Facilities
NOTE: Any expert or professional fee incurred in the application process shall be borne by the applicant
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Meetings which go beyond 10 pm which are not staffed by a County employee but require Maintenance to supervise | $35.00/Partial/Full Hr |
| Weddings, after hours | $35.00/Partial/Full Hr |
Administration
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application for Tax Increment Financing | $1,000 per application |
Assessor
Archival Search in Storage
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 to 10 years | $10.00 per process fee $0.50 per item |
| Beyond 10 years | $25.00 per process fee $0.50 per item |
Electronic Query
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Electronic Query for Real Property Assessment Data | $25.00 per jurisdiction |
| Electronic Query for Real Property Sales Data | $25.00 per jurisdiction |
Online Access to County Land Records Fee for issue of a password to retrieve assessor’s data from county web site land records
| Daily Subscription | $10.00 for 24 hours |
| Monthly Subscription | $25.00 per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $300.00 per year |
Request of Real Property Information
| Extensive | $10.00 per estimate |
| Extensive with copies supplied | $10.00 per estimate |
| Minimum | $5.00 per estimate |
Attorney
Discovery Duplication: Felonies follow Countywide Schedule for paper copies
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Discovery CD/DVD or Blu Ray | $20 per disc |
| Thumb Drive (required for high definition squad video or body cameras) | $25 per drive |
| Truancy Programs | $20 per session (If receiving Public Assistance, this fee may be waived by CAO.) If the program is not in person, there will be no fee-effective for the 2022-2023 school year.) |
| J-Scape Transmittal | No Charge for Calendar Year 2022 or 2023 |
Costs for Employee Time
| Employee Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Assistant Attorneys | $150.00 per hour |
| County Attorney Chief Deputy | $150.00 per hour |
| Admin Assistant I | $30.00 per hour |
| Admin Assistant II | $35.00 per hour |
Discovery Duplication - Negotiated Flat Fee (Black & White Paper Copies Only)
| Case Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gross Misdemeanor (excluding assault cases) | $10.00 per case |
| Gross Misdemeanor Assault Cases | $15.00 per case |
| Misdemeanor Assault Cases | $10.00 per case |
| Petty Misdemeanor / Misdemeanors (excluding assault cases | $5.00 per case |
| Felonies Shall Follow Per Page Cost on County Wide Schedule | *This Fee May Be Waived by The County Attorney's Office If Defendant Is Receiving Public Assistance |
Auditor/Treasurer
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Archival Search in Storage 1-10 years | $10.00/process fee & $0.50/item |
| Archival Search in Storage beyond 10 years (offsite storage) | $25.00/process fee & |
| Auditor Certificates for Bonding long form | $150.00 |
| Compliance of Tax Forfeited Land Affidavit | $10.00/affidavit |
Computer Printouts
Fees do not include reimbursement for cost of postage
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cities/Townships/SD - printed | $0.15/page or $0.05/label $25.00/process fee |
| Electronic/CD | $0.25/page or $0.05/label $25.00/process fee |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Confession Of Judgment Administration | $10.00 initial fee $10.00/year |
| Court Fee-Entry of Judgment | $5.00/judgment |
| Full/Partial Release of Judgment | $5.00/judgment |
Delinquent Mobile Home Taxes
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Credit Check | $5.00/check |
| Process Fee for Recapture | $10.00 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Delinquent Tax Judgment Publication | $35.00/description |
| Delinquent Tax Searches | $5.00/parcel |
| Ditch Benefits for use of County Ditch as an outlet | $6.00/acre |
| Ditch Inspection Public Hearing Public Hearing for petition with request to be set off from a county ditch or for a partial or full abandonment | Includes publication costs, postage, Ditch Inspector Fee and other costs for a public hearing |
| Ditch Inspector Fee For inspection, review of Engineer’s Report of Preliminary Plat and recommendation or report on properties benefited by county ditches. | Current rate of pay plus benefits & mileage |
| Ditch Inspector Fee by Request Inspection, review and recommendations on placing culverts in or crossings over county ditches, and any projects specific to a single property owner (other than routine maintenance and repair of a county ditch system or other activities as identified by Chapter 103E which cost must be borne by all benefiting property owners.) | Cost of materials, current rate of pay plus benefits & mileage |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ditch Pre-Investigation Inspection pre-investigation on request of property owner to be set off from a county ditch, or partial or full abandonment before the petition is filed. | $25.00 |
| Election Recount | Bond, Cash, or Surety in the amount set by the Governing body of the County. MS 204C.36, subd.2 |
| Fee For Repurchase Of Non-Conservation Non-Homestead Tax Forfeited Property | $50.00 |
| Fireworks Permit Additional charges can be made for Sheriff’s investigation | $50.00 Auditor’s fee |
| Green Acres Payback Calculation | $20.00 |
Lease Tax Forfeited Land
| Item | Cos |
|---|---|
| Damage/Security Deposit | 1 month rent or $250 whichever is more |
| Interest on late rent payment, each day from the 1st of month | 10% per month |
Levied Ditch Assessments
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Minimum fee | $10.00/parcel |
Liquor License – Beer
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Annual Background Check | $100.00/name |
| Off-Sale | $50.00/license |
| On & Off-Sale | $150.00/license |
| On-Sale | $100.00/license |
| Pro rata license fee | $25.00/license |
Liquor Licenses
Background check as required by Statute
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Annual Background Check | $100.00/name |
| Additional Liquor License for same applicant – Contiguous Location | ½ fee |
| Club, dependent on # of members | $300.00/minimum |
| Off-Sale (maximum $500) | $500.00 |
| On-Sale | $2,200.00/license |
| Seasonal (Open for business 7 months or less) | ½ fee |
| Set up sale: $250 state + $50 county | $300.00/license |
| Sunday | $200.00/license |
| Wine (max is ½ On-Sale fee) | $200.00/license |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Mailing Copies | see County-Wide Fees for associated copy and mailing fees |
Mortgage Companies
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Escrow Add Fee | $5.00/parcel |
| Supply Tax Statement (Annual) | $5.00/parcel |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Mortgage Reg Tax And State Tax Duplicate Documents | $3.00 |
| Online Access to Assessor’s data from County Property Tax System - for collection and billing of vendors issuing a password to retrieve Assessor’s data from County property | $25.00 process fee |
| Precious Metals License | $50.00/license |
| Print Screens From Computer Terminal | $0.25/page |
| Property Tax Abatements | $ - |
| Property Tax Penalty Abatements | $25.00 process fee |
Publication Fee (cost of publication)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cancellation of Confession of Judgement | $150.00/publication |
| Cancellation of Contract for Deed | $150.00/publication |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Refund Made/Transfer Payment For incorrect parcel # / or an over-payment by Mortgage Company or Servicing Agent | $5.00/parcel |
Sexually Oriented Business License
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Criminal Background Check per affiliated person | $100.00/year |
| License | $25.00/one-time application fee $550.00/year |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Special Assessment Amortization Schedule | $10.00/parcel |
| Special Assessment Book | $50.00/book |
| Special Assessment Searches | $5.00/parcel |
| Special Assessment Tax Certification | $5.00/parcel/year |
| Tax Assessment And Tax File -full | $2,500.00 |
| Tax File Tape to Mortgage Servicing Companies - full | $500.00/tape $200.00/initial fee |
| Tax Increment Finance Districts - original certification | $50.00/year |
| Tax Searches | $5.00/parcel |
Tax Statements
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Additional Statements | $2.00/statement |
| At Counter, other than Property Owner | $3.00/statement |
| Duplicating memo/dummy bills from Mortgage/escrow | $5.00/statement |
| Mailed, other than Property Owner | $5.00/statement |
| Reprint Statements for Large Developers | $3.00/statement |
Tobacco License
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tobacco license | $100.00/year |
| Annual Background Check | $100.00/name |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Transient Merchant License | $150.00/year |
| Voter Registration | $5.00/Certified Copy |
| Wage Garnishment Notice MS 571.76 | $15.00 process fee |
Community Corrections
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Copies (100 or Fewer Copies) | $0.25 per page |
| Interpreters | If Community Corrections schedules an interpreter for a meeting, assessment, etc. and the defendant / client cancels within 24 hours of the meeting and / or no shows, they will be charged for all costs associated with the interpreter for that visit. |
| Research / Data Request Copies Based on current salary table | $20.61 per hour |
Adult Assessment Fees
Defendants / Clients receive a 25% discount on adult assessment fees if paid within 30 days of when they are assessed.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Felony Worksheet If full Presentence Investigation (PSI) is ordered after Felony Worksheet, $50 of PSI cost is waived. | $50.00 |
| No Show Pre-Sentence Investigation If full Presentence Investigation (PSI) is ordered after No Show PSI, $50 of PSI cost is waived. | $50.00 |
| Pre-Sentence Investigation - No LS/CMI | $100.00 |
| Pre-Sentence Investigation - M/GM with LS/CMI | $125.00 |
| Pre-Sentence Investigation - Felony | $150.00 |
| Restitution Study (No Assessment) | $25.00 |
Adult Supervision
Supervision fees are assessed annually based on client’s level of supervision as determined by their program phase, and/or validated risk assessment. Defendants/ Clients receive a 25% discount on supervision fees if paid within 30 days of when they are assessed.
| Risk | Cost |
|---|---|
| Very High - Sex Offender Phase I | $250.00 |
| High / Sex Offender (SO) Phase II / ISP | $200.00 |
| Medium / SO Phase III | $150.00 |
| Low/ SO Phase | $125.00 |
| Administrative | $50.00 |
| Pretrial Conditional Release Supervision | $150.00 |
Alcohol/Drug & Other Collection Testing
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Urine Test (5/12 Panel) | $25.00 |
| K2 (synthetic marijuana) / ETG Dip Stick Only | $15.00 |
| Sweat Patch - Standard Panel | $40.00 |
Electronic Monitoring
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Non-Refundable Monitor Service Fee | $30/$50 |
| Alcohol Monitoring | $20.00 per day |
| GPS | $20.00 per day |
| Juvenile Electronic Monitoring | $10.00 per day |
Juvenile Supervision
Supervision fees are assessed annually based on offender’s level of supervision as determined by their program phase, and/or validated risk assessment. Defendants/Offenders receive a 25% discount on supervision fees if paid within 30 days of when they are assessed.
| Risk | Cost |
|---|---|
| Very High | $125.00 |
| High | $100.00 |
| Medium | $75.00 |
| Low | $50.00 |
| Administrative (Traffic or Petty Offenses) | $25.00 |
Program Fees
| Program | Fee |
|---|---|
| AA Orientation | $25.00 |
| Adult Cognitive Restructuring Program | $250.00 |
| Adult Diversion Education Program | $75.00 |
| Alive at 25 | $75.00 |
| Driving With Care Level I | $200.00 |
| Driving With Care Level II | $350.00 |
| Drug Education Program | $50.00 |
| Juvenile Cognitive Restructuring Program | $125.00 |
| Juvenile Diversion | $30.00 |
| Juvenile Diversion Payable | $50.00/$75.00 |
| Theft Awareness | $50.00 |
Health & Human Services
Adoption
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adoption Search Fee | $102/hour |
| Adoption Home Study (Director may waive or reduce fee in hardship situations.) | $102/Social Worker hour |
Black & White Photocopies
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fee’s listed are for printed copy. 2-sided copies will be charged as 2 pages. (Excludes Recorder’s Department) | $0.25 |
Child Care
| Item | |
|---|---|
| Child Care | Based on State median income. Up to 75% of state |
Child Care Licensing
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Child Care Licensing Inspection | $50/year (may not be charged for Legal Non-Licensed homes.) |
Child Passenger Safety
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Child Passenger Safety Seat | donation |
| Child Passenger Safety Training (CARS Training (No fee for Sherburne County Licensed Foster Care Providers)) | $25/person |
| Child Passenger Safety Education (Charges to Health Plans) | $57/class session per household |
| Individual Education | $80/household |
Chemical Dependency
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Assessment - Consolidated CD fund (Two-tier system based on public assistance. If you are on M/A, you qualify. Flat fee of $100 per Rule #25 assessment for those who are of higher income and not eligible for the CD Consolidated Fund.) | $100 flat fee or sliding scale |
| Detoxification Services (Client pays percentage of cost based on income.) | sliding fee |
Collections
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Collection Fee | $85 |
Consolidated CD Fund
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Two-tier system based on public assistance. If you are on M/A, you qualify. Flat fee of $100 per Rule #25 assessment for those who are of higher income and not eligible for the CD Consolidated fund | $100 flat fee or sliding scale fee |
Cost of Employee Time
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Child Support Officer | $77/hour |
| Income Maintenance Eligibility Worker | $47/hour |
| Public Health Nurse/Health Promotion Staff | $80/hour |
| Social Worker | $102/hour |
| Detoxification Services (Client pays percentage of cost based on income.) | sliding fee |
Disease Prevention and Control
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Case Management (charged to health plan) | $27.50/ 1⁄4 hour |
| Direct Observed Therapy (charged to health plan) | $27.50/ 1⁄4 hour |
| Postpartum Depression Screening (Charged to Health Plans) | $14.60/screening |
| Public Health Nurse Clinic Visit (Charged to Health Plans) | $140/visit |
| Immunizations | donation |
| Vaccine Administration | $21.22/immunization |
Hospitalization
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hospitalization (Client pays percentage of cost based on income.) | sliding fee |
Licensing
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Child Care Licensing Inspection | $50/year (may not be charged for Legal Non-Licensed homes.) |
| Corporate Foster Home (Initial license, re-licensing, and annual visits per occasion.) | $500 |
Mental Health Center
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Center (Sliding fee is based on income.) | sliding fee |
Preventative Medicine Services
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Blood Lead Screening | $20/test |
| Dental Varnishing | $20/visit |
Public Health Nuisance Investigation
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Radon Test Kit (short term) | $5/test |
Placement of Children
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Out of Home Placements - Developmentally Disabled or Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children (Fee is based on State Statute, and begins upon date of placement. Parents are responsible for all clothing costs.) | sliding fee/actual costs |
| Out of Home Placements - Non-Disabled Children (Fee is based on State Statute, and begins upon date of placement. Parents are responsible for all clothing costs.) | sliding fee/actual costs |
| Pre-Adoptive Services Fee is based on state median income. | sliding fee |
Respite Care
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Respite Care (Fee assessed according to internal agency policy.) | sliding fee |
Select Services to Developmentally Disabled Clients
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Select Services to Developmentally Disabled Clients (Fee is based on State Statute.) | sliding fee |
Step Parent Adoption
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Step Parent Adoption (Director may waive or reduce fee in hardship situations.) | $102/Social Worker hour |
Urinalysis Testing
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Urinalysis Testing (Actual cost per existing policy.) | actual costs |
Information Technology
Consulting Services
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Consulting - 1/2 hour minimum | $80 |
Planning & Zoning
BUILDING & SEPTIC PERMITS
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ag Building & Land Use | $150 |
| Building Code Appeal | $300 per appeal |
| Building Contractor License Verification | $5 per license |
| After-the-Fact building and septic permits | Double the cost of the permit |
Building Permits - Commercial and Residential
Follows the 1997 Uniform Building Code Permit Fee Table 1-A - Building valuation is based on the most current building valuation data from the State of Minnesota. Shall include a State surcharge of 0.0005 times the building valuations. All building permits (other than fixed fee permits) will be charged a Plan Review fee of 65% of the cost of the total permit fees. All new homes will be charged for a separate plumbing plan review & permit fee (plus surcharge) and septic system fee. New home building permit fees calculated based on $105/sq. ft. valuation
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 to $500 | $24.50 |
| $501 to $2,000 | $24.50 for the first $500 plus $3.40 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 |
| $2,001 to $25,000 | $75.50 for the first $2,000 plus $15 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 |
| $25,001 to $50,000 | $420.50 for the first $25,000 plus $11 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
| $50,001 to $100,000 | $695.50 for the first $50,000 plus $8 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 |
| $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,095.50 for the first $100,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
| $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,495.50 for the first $500,000 plus $5 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 |
| $1,000,001 and up | $5,995.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof |
Other Inspections and Fees
Charged at the following hourly rates or at the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Inspections outside of business hours (2 hour minimum charge) | $50 per hour |
| Re-inspection fees assessed under provision of Section 108.8 | $50 per hour |
| Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (1/2 hour minimum charge) | $50 per hour |
| Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans | $50 per hour |
| Use of outside consultants for plan checking, inspections, or both (Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs) | Actual Costs |
| Basement Unfinished (New Home) | Fee determined at $15 per sq. ft. valuation |
| Basement Rough In (Framed, Plumbing, Mech) | Fee determined at $20 per sq. ft. valuation |
| Basement Full Finished (New Home) | Fee determined at $25 per sq. ft. valuation |
| Basement Finish (Existing Home) | Fee determined at $10 per sq. ft. valuation |
| Plumbing permit (New home) | $50 plus $9 per fixture plus 0.0005 times the fee for state surcharge |
| Plumbing plan review fee | 65% of permit fee |
Fixed Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | $100 per permit |
| Erosion Control Permit | $50 per permit |
| Erosion Control Inspections | $50 per inspection |
| Fireplace | $99 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Fence | Based on valuation or $99 plus State Surcharge (whichever greater) |
| Gas Mechanical (Gas line, Heaters, Move Existing) | $49 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Furnace | $49 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Water Heater | $49 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Installation of a Pre-Fabricated Building | $150 minimum |
| Overhead Garage Door | $49 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Plumbing Permit / Changing Existing Plumbing Location | $99 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $50 per hour |
| Re-Roof | $99 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Re-Siding Inspection | $99 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Replacement & Egress Windows | $99 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Basement/Foundation Repair (Engineered Fix) | $49 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Basement Drain Tile Retrofit/Radon Mitigation | $49 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Deck Maintenance | $49 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Retaining Wall (over 4 feet in height) | $75 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Swimming Pool Above Ground (permanent) | $95 plus $1 State surcharge |
| Swimming Pool In-Ground | $120 plus $1 State surcharge |
Septic Systems
Residential and Commercial Permit Fee includes plan review and two (2) to four (4) inspections for installation
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Additional Septic Inspections or Site Visits | $45 per inspection or visit |
| Septic Design Change Review (not a new location just design) | $150 |
| Collector Sewage Treatment System | $1,000 per permit |
| Holding Tank Permit and Monitoring Agreement | $300 per permit |
Septic Tank Replacement Permit and Tank Inspection
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| SSTS Type I and II Permit | $450 per permit |
| SSTS Type III Permit | $600 per permit |
| SSTS Type IV and V Administrative Processing Fee | $200 per permit |
| SSTS Type IV and V Systems Septic Escrow (Fee will cover contractor’s hourly rate plus mileage for design review, soil verification and required inspections. Any additional costs beyond the escrow will be billed to the applicant) | $2,500 per escrow |
| SSTS Operating Permit Type IV and V | $350 for first 5 years |
| SSTS Operating Renewal Permit Type IV and V | $50 per year |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sewer Line Hook-Up Inspection | $45 per hook-up |
| MSTS Sewer Systems (Fee will cover contractor’s hourly rate plus mileage for design review, soil verification and required inspections. Any additional costs beyond the escrow will be billed to the applicant) | $3,000 per escrow |
| MSTS Operating Permit | $350 per permit |
| MSTS Operating Permit Yearly Renewal | $50 per permit |
| After-the-Fact Permit | Double the regular permit fee |
| County Septic Loan Origination Fee (Does not include recording fees) | $100 |
Shoreland Filling and Grading and / or Alteration Fees
(After-the-Fact Permit fees may require Mitigation Escrow and do not include staff time)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| After-the-Fact Major Violation Permit | $1,000 per violation |
| After-the-Fact Minor Violation Permit | $400 per violation |
| Major Alteration Permit | $250 per permit |
| Major Shoreland Mitigation Escrow | $5,000 |
| Minor Alteration Permit | $100 per permit |
| Minor Shoreland Mitigation Escrow | $1,000 |
Wetland Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| After-the-Fact Wetland Alteration Permit | $400 plus staff time |
| Wetland After-The-Fact (Inspection/Violation Fee) | $300 plus staff time |
| Wetland Banking Application | $300 first 5 hours and $30 per additional hour |
| Wetland Delineation Verification | $150 (Escrow $1,000 permit - on large projects where the project review may exceed 4 hours of staff time) |
| Wetland Exemption / No-Loss Certificate | $100 per certificate |
| Wetland Replacement Annual Monitoring | $50 per hour plus mileage |
| Wetland Replacement Escrow | $1.50 per square foot of required replacement (held up to 5 years) |
| Wetland Replacement Plan Application for additional activities | $50 per hour |
| Wetland Replacement Plan Applicationup to 1/2 acre | $300 per application |
| Wetland Replacement Plan Application Greater than 1/2 acre | $500 per application |
Planning & Zoning
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Appeal (ADD) of Administrative Decisions | $450 per appeal (Does not include recording fee) |
| Dog Kennel New License | Commercial - $150 per application fee Private - $50 per application fee |
| Dog Kennel Yearly License Renewal | Commercial - $120 per year Private - $20 per year |
| EAW Preparation Fee | $750 and $50 per hour per staff for review of resubmittals. Plus mileage incurred and costs associated with any expert or professional fee incurred in any application preparation or review through a consultant contract approved by the County. |
| Grading, Filling or Excavation Permit | $500 per permit (Temporary) |
| Gravel Mining Permit Monitoring Fee Annual based on acreage | $15 per acre |
| Land Use Text Permit Feedlots and for Structures in Shoreland, Wetland, Floodplain, or Mississippi and Rum Scenic and Recreational Districts | $100 per permit |
| Mobile Home Monitoring Fee | $15 per year |
| Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Includes up to 5 hours staff time. Staff time exceeding 5 hours on one application will be charged at the Cost for Employee Time rates. Fee does not include recording costs. | $450 per amendment |
| Rezone Application | $450 per application (Does not include recording fee) |
| Special Board of Adjustment Meeting Public Hearings (meeting fee does not include application fees) | $750 per meeting |
| Special Planning Commission Meeting Public Hearings (meeting fee does not include application fees) | $1,000 per Meeting |
| Stormwater and Erosion Control Permit | $200 per permit (For projects exceeding one acre up to 80 acres) $100 Each additional 40 acres, above 80 acres |
| Vehicle Dealers License Signature Fee (per license) | $25 per license signature |
Reclamation Gravel Mines
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reclamation Bond Gravel Mine | $2,500 per acre |
| Reclamation Bond Hot Mix | $5,000 |
Sign Permits
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Off-Premise | $250 per permit |
| On-Premise | $100 per permit |
Stormwater and Erosion Control Permit
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Stormwater and Erosion Control Permit | $200 per permit (For projects exceeding one acre up to 80 acres) $100 (Each additional 40 acres, above 80 acres). |
Subdivision Planned Unit Development
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Concept plan meeting fee | $200 |
| Erosion Control Inspection Permit | $200 per inspection fee |
| Preliminary plat application | $1,500 per application fee and $75 per lot |
| Final plat application | $400 per application fee and $50 per lot |
Subdivision Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Subdivision Preliminary Plat Extension | $200 per application |
| Subdivision Registered Land Survey | $300 per application (Simple Plat - up to 3 lots) $750 per application (Over 3 lots) |
| Subdivision Simple Plat | $500 per application |
| Subdivision Standard Plat - Preliminary Plat Application | $700 per application fee and $50 per lot |
| Subdivision Standard Plat - Final Plat Application | $200 per application fee and $25 per lot |
| Subdivision Standard Plat - Stormwater Erosion Control Permit | $200 per permit and $20 per lot |
Use Permits - Conditional Use Permits (CUP’s) and Interim Use Permit (IUP’s)
- Includes up to 5 hours staff time. Staff time exceeding 5 hours on one application will be charged at the Cost of Employee Time rates. Fee does not include recording costs.
- Minor CUP’s and IUP’s are: Home businesses in accessory buildings, day cares, farm related businesses, nurseries, personal storage structures and similar uses.
- Major CUP’s and IUP’s are: Solar farms, communication towers, gravel pits, waste facilities, salvage yards, power generation plants and similar industrial use businesses.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| CUP/IUP Amendment | $450 per application |
| CUP/IUP Inspections | $35 per hour plus mileage |
| CUP - Minor | $450 per application |
| IUP - Minor | $450 per application |
| CUP - Major | $700 per application |
| IUP - Major | $700 per application |
| Escrow for Major CUP or IUP (For any staff hours incurred over 5 hours) | $3,000 |
| After-the-Fact Permit | Double the Permit Fee |
Variances
- Includes up to 5 hours staff time. Staff time exceeding 5 hours on one application will be charged at the Cost for Employee Time rates. Does not include recording fee.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Variance | $400 per application |
| Subsequent variances for the same specific request | $250 per application |
| After-the-Fact Permit | Double the Permit Fee |
Solid Waste
Facility Licensing
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Demolition Debris Landfill | $3,000 to apply and $12,000 per year |
| Energy Recovery Ash Landfill | $2,500 to apply and $8,000 per year |
| Energy Recovery Facility | $2,000 to apply and $4,000 per year |
| Incinerator Facility | $2,500 to apply and $8,000 per year |
| Industrial Waste Landfill | $4,000 to apply and $15,000 per year |
| Infectious / Medical Waste Facility | $1,500 to apply and $4,000 per year |
| Organics Compost Facility | $2,000 to apply and $4,000 per year |
| RDF Processing Facility | $2,000 to apply and $4,000 per year |
| Sanitary Landfill Facility | $4,000 to apply and $20,000 per year |
| Solid Waste Compost Facility | $1,500 to apply and $8,000 per year |
| Solid Waste Processing (Facilities that accept 0 to 10,000 tons of solid waste per year) | $250 to apply and $500 per year |
| Solid Waste Processing (Facilities that accept more than 10,000 to 50,000 tons of solid waste per year) | $750 to apply and $1,000 per year |
| Solid Waste Processing (Facilities that accept more than 50,000 tons of solid waste per year) | $2,000 to apply and $4,000 per year |
| Transfer Station Facility | $1,500 to apply and $4,000 per year |
| Waiver or Modification of Solid Waste Management Ordinance | $400 to apply |
Facility Licensing (Privately owned and operated)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| HHW Facility | $500 to apply and $2,000 per year |
| Yard Waste Compost Facility | $500 to apply and $2,000 per year |
Industrial Solid Waste Management (Rush fees apply if requested and processed within 24 hours)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Amendment Request | $50 per review |
| Approval Request | $150 per review |
| ISW Management Plan | $500 per review |
| Renewal Request | $80 per review |
| RUSH Renewal Request | $150 per review |
| RUSH Amendment Request | $100 per review |
| RUSH Approval Request | $250 per review |
Land Application of Septage
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Land Application of Septage | $300 site and $50 renewal fee |
| Land Application of Septage Appeal | $450 per appeal (Does not include recording fee) |
| Land Application of Solid Waste Permit | $500 site and $50 renewal fee |
Solid Waste Hauler (Late application is double the base fee)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Base Fee | $200 per year and $25 per vehicle |
| Hauler Bond | $10,000 |
Public Works
Access Permit Bond Fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Commercial / Industrial / Plat Drawing | $1,000.00 per permit |
| Public Road | $1,000.00 per permit |
| Residential Agricultural | $250.00 per permit |
Access To County Highway Permit
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Commercial / Industrial / Plat Drawing | $500.00 per permit |
| Public Road | $500.00 per permit |
| Residential Agricultural | $100.00 per permit |
General Public Works Fees
| Cost of Employee Time (For Legal Proceedings Only) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Public Works Director / County Engineer | $207 per hour |
| Asst Public Works Director / County Engineer | $165 per hour |
| County Surveyor | $151 per hour |
| Highway Maintenance | $83 per hour |
| Mechanic | $83 per hour |
Highway Maps
Highway maps are free.
Moving Permits
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Moving Permits | $50.00 per trip |
| Unlimited Trips | $200.00 per year |
Private Mailbox Setting
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| County Roads (includes Swing away Mailbox Post materials and installation) | $200.00 per mailbox |
| Non-County Roads (includes base post / no installation) | $75.00 per mailbox |
| Replacement Swing away Mailbox Post materials (no base post or installation $60.00 per mailbox) | $60.00 per mailbox |
Right-of-Way Work / Utility Permit
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Right-of-Way Work / Utility Permit | $100.00 per permit |
| Letter of Credit | $500.00 per permit |
| Letter of Credit (unlimited) | $5,000.00 for unlimited permits |
Signs
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adopt-a-Highway | Provided in exchange for services rendered |
| Specific Service Sign | $300.00 per sign |
| Additional Specific Service Sign on existing post | $235.00 per sign |
| Traffic Signs: Less than 36 inches Wide (includes posts and installation) | $9.37 per square foot for sign plus $150.00 |
| Traffic Signs: 36 inches Wide or Larger (includes posts and installation) | $9.37 per square foot for sign plus $185.00 |
Public GIS Data
Public GIS Data is free.
GIS Custom Mapping Fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| GIS Custom Mapping Fee Minimum | $50.00 Minimum |
| GIS Custom Mapping Fee Per Hour | $50.00 Per Hour |
| PDF Creation and Email Fee | $5.00 |
| Parcel and Aerial Map (8.5 by 11 Inches) Semi-Custom, Includes Printing | $10.00 |
GIS Data Processing Fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| GIS Data Processing Fee Minimum | $50.00 Minimum |
| GIS Data Processing Fee Per Hour | $50.00 Per Hour |
Mailing Label Production
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| GIS Data Processing | $50.00 |
| Labels | $0.50 Per Sheet |
Printing Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Color Page 11 by 17 Inches (Ledger Size) | $5.00 Per Page |
| Color Page 8.5 by 11 Inches (Letter Size) | $2.50 Per Page |
| Plotter Large Print Fee | $4.00 Per Square Foot |
Auditor’s Plat
An Auditor’s Plat includes a computer, plotter and software usage fee, GPS and other survey equipment; however, truck and ATV usage fees and supplies are needed as required.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| County Surveyor | $151.00 Per Hour |
| Survey Project Coordinator | $126.00 Per Hour |
| Survey Research Tech III | $95.00 Per Hour |
| 2-Person Field Crew | $285.00 Per Hour |
| Accountant for Billing | $120.00 Per Hour |
Common Interest Communities (CIC) Plat Checks
| Item | fee |
|---|---|
| Minimum Fee | $200.00 |
| Per Unit | $15.00 Plus |
| Per Plat | $150.00 |
Preliminary Plat Check Fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Per Lot | $14.00 Plus |
| Per Plat | $200.00 |
Registered Land Survey & Final Plat Check Fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Minimum Fee | $300.00 |
| Per Lot | $20.00 Plus |
| Per Plat | $200.00 |
Plats/Developments
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Park Dedication Fee (New Residential Lot) | $1,200.00 per lot or 10% land area |
Recorder
Bulk Image Sales
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial start-up cost | $5,000.00 |
| Cost per image | $0.15 per image |
Computer Generated Reports
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| First report (includes up to 500 records) | $50.00 per report |
| Each additional report | $0.50 per additional record |
Credential
| Item | |
|---|---|
| Ministerial Credential | $20.00 |
Mailing Copies or Passport Photos
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| First page of mailing copy | $2.00 |
| Additional pages of mailing copy | $0.50 per additional page |
| Passport photo | $17.00 per photo |
Photocopies
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ledger size | $1.00 per page |
| Legal size | $0.75 per page |
| Letter size | $0.50 per page |
RecordEASE Web Fee Schedule
Please note the monthly subscription fee is charged whether or not the system is accessed during the month.
| Item / Use | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monthly subscription fee | $30.00 per individual user |
| Self-replenish escrow account using a credit card | $3.00 convenience fee |
| Search fee | $0.50 per search |
| View recorded documents | $1.50 per document |
| View certificates of title (Torrens) | $2.50 per certificate |
| View tract page | $2.50 per tract |
| View tract card | $2.50 per tract |
RecordEASE Web Occasional User
| Item / Use | Fee |
|---|---|
| Convenience fee | $3.00 per session |
| Search fee | $0.50 per search |
| View recorded documents | $1.50 per document |
| View certificates of title (Torrens) | $2.50 per certificate |
| View tract page | $2.50 per tract |
| View tract card | $2.50 per tract |
Fee for marriage application (non-refundable):
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Marriage Application Fee | $115 |
| Reduced Marriage Application Fee | $40 |
| Return Check Charge | $30 |
Passport Fees Processing
Application fee and Execution fee must be paid separately.
| Item you are applying for | Application Fee | Execution Fee | Total Fee without photo | Total Fee with photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Book age 16 and over | $130 | $35 | $165 | $182 |
| Passport Book under age 16 | $100 | $35 | $135 | $152 |
| Passport Card age 16 and over | $30 | $35 | $65 | $82 |
| Passport Card under age 16 | $15 | $35 | $50 | $67 |
| Passport photo only | $17 |
Expedited Service Fees Processing
Application fee and Execution fee must be paid separately.
| Item you are applying for | Application Fee | Execution Fee | Total Fee without photo | Total Fee with photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Book age 16 and over | $209.53 | $63.75 | $273.28 | $290.28 |
| Passport Book under age 16 | $179.53 | $63.75 | $243.28 | $260.28 |
| Passport Card age 16 and over | $90.00 | $63.75 | $153.75 | $170.75 |
| Passport Card under age 16 | $75.00 | $63.75 | $138.75 | $155.75 |
Sheriff
Adult Work Crew / Community Work Service
| Item / Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| 8 hours to 40 hours (1 to 5 days) | $60 |
| 41 hours to 80 hours (6 to 10 days) | $90 |
| 81 hours to 120 hours (11 to 15 days) | $120 |
| 121 hours to 160 hours (16+ days) | $150 |
| 161+ hours | $180 |
| *Offenders have the option to work off these fees, which is calculated at a rate of $10.00 per hour. |
Audio & Video Recordings
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 911 Recordings | $20 per recording |
| Video Requests | $20 per recording |
Carry Permit For Handgun
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee - Individual | $100 application |
| Active and retired service member (must provide a copy of DD Form 214) or active and retired law enforcement | $85 application |
| Renewal Fee (within 30 days after expiration) | $85 renewal |
| Renewal Fee (earlier than 90 days prior to expiration on the permit) | $75 renewal |
| Replacement Card (examples: lost card, name change, address change, etc.) | $10 per request |
Civil Process Data Entry Processing Fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Paperwork processed for service but canceled prior to attempts by deputies | $40.00 |
| Multiple pay off requests (due @ Redemption) | $40.00 |
| Replacement Certificate of Service (ink signature) | $10.00 |
Common Service Fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Summons, Notices, Petitions | $80.00/person (3 attempts) - $30.00/each after 3rd attempt |
Court Ordered Surrendering and Transfer of Firearms
| Relating to Minnesota Statutes §260C.201: subdivision 3; 518B.01, subdivision 6; 609.2242, subdivision 3; 609.749, subdivision 8; 624.713, subdivision 1; 624.713, subdivision 1. If a firearm(s) is(are) stored in the custody of the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office longer than 3 days, a storage and processing fee of $1 per day per firearm will commence on the 4th day, retroactive to the initial day the firearm(s) was received. |
Credit Card Disclaimer
The Sheriff's Office will accept credit card payment for most fees over $5. Exception include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Dangerous Dog Ordinance
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $100 per year |
| Call Outs | $30 per call out |
| Hearing Fee | $200 |
| Warning Sign | $10 per sign |
Digital Services
These fees are about requests for data retrieval, contraband removal and other digital services (computer forensics).
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| CD / DVD | $5 each |
| Data Retrieval | $40 per hour |
| Typical Drive Sterilization | $280 per hour |
| Other Work | $40 per drive |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Employee Clerical Time (Calculated to the nearest half hour) | $25.00 per hour |
Execution
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Execution Commission | 5% of total amount collected |
| Execution Service & General Demand | $80.00/person (3 attempts) - $30.00/each after 3rd attempt |
| Execution - Bank or Wage Levy | $80.00/person (3 attempts) - $30.00/each after 3rd attempt |
| Execution - Levy on Personal Property | $1000 deposit per vehicle |
| Execution - Levy on Real Property | Consult with Civil Process Staff for all fees associated with this type of Levy |
| Execution - Sales & Sheriff's Sales/Lien Sales - subject to additional fees for service & processing | $100/sale |
| Writ of Execution (levy, copies and inventory | $10.00 |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Filing Intent to Redeem Notice | $100.00 per notice |
| Filing Intent to Redeem Additional Document | $20.00 per additional document |
| Fingerprints | $15.00 per set |
| Huber Fee | $20.00 per day |
| Impound Vehicle Storage ($300 maximum) | $10.00 per day |
| Investigator's Time (calculated to the nearest 1 hour) | $50.00 per hour per investigator |
| Legal "Not Founds" | $60.00 |
| Mileage (computed on a round trip basis) | $0.575 per mile (Current Year Federal Mileage Rate.) |
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Mortgage Foreclosure Sale | $80.00 |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pawn Shop Applicant Background Investigation (Individual) | $25.00 per hour |
| Pawn Shop Fee (electronic billable fee) | $1.50 per transaction |
| Pay for Stay (Jail) | $35.00 per day |
| Photo Reprints | $3.00 per reprint |
Redemption Of Real Property (Mortgager or Creditor)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Redemption | $250.00 per certificate (non-refundable and due at request) |
Replevin, Attachments, or Seizures
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Service or Posting with Deputy Time | $200.00 (will be billed for deputy time if more than 1 hour) |
Reports
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Accident Reports (Traffic) | No Charge |
| All Other Reports | $0.25 per page |
Return Of Process When No Service Is Made
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Return Of Process When No Service Is Made | $80.00/person (3 attempts) - $30.00/each after 3rd attempt |
Sale Notice (to post 3 copies)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sale Notice (to post 3 copies) | $80.00/person (3 attempts) - $30.00/each after 3rd attempt |
Service of Process
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Service of Process | $80.00/person (3 attempts) - $30.00/each after 3rd attempt |
Tower Lease
There is an adjusted increase of 3% on Each Commencement Anniversary Date.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single PCS, cellular, panel antenna or whip antenna and a single coaxial cable or CAT5 line / Rate per antenna, per foot of evaluation above ground on tower, per coaxial cable or CAT5 line | $13.00 per year |
| Diversity or multiple PCS or cellular panel antennas or multiple whip antennas i.e. dual, triple or quad feed multi antennas contained in a single radome or stacked on a single mast including the first coaxial cable or CAT5 line / Rate per multi-antenna, per foot of evaluation above ground on tower, per first coaxial cable or CAT5 line | $13.00 per year |
| Each additional coaxial cable connection | $4.00 per foot |
| Each additional CAT5 line connection | $2.00 per foot |
| Microwave dish antennas up to 3 foot in diameter maximum and a singular coaxial line or CAT5 line / Rate per dish, per foot of evaluation above ground on tower, per coaxial cable or CAT5 line | $17.00 per year |
| Microwave dish antennas up to 3 foot in diameter maximum and a singular coaxial line or CAT5 line / Rate per dish, per foot of evaluation above ground on tower, per coaxial cable or CAT5 line | $4.00 per foot for additional dish (for dishes over 3 feet) |
| Platform or slab mounted equipment; electric not included / Rate per square foot, occupied ground space | $7.00 per year |
| Small pole mounted electronics; no electric | $450.00 per year |
Writ of Recovery
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Posting of Writ of Recovery | $80.00 |
| Service Fee | $80.00/person ($10.00 additional person) |
| Lockout/Eviction | $70.00 |