Permit Requirements

Addition, Alteration or Accessory Permits Including Pools

• Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Two sets of Building plans
• Site plan showing setbacks and location of existing buildings, septic system and well
• Septic System Compliance Certificate if the septic system is more than 10 years old
• When Sherburne County cannot verify that the setback is met, a survey by a licensed surveyor may be required at the applicant's expense
• For Pools also see Definitions and Regulations (PDF)

Decks

• Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Deck Plan Check List (PDF)
• For reference only: Sherburne County Deck Handout (PDF)

Land Use Permits for Becker Township

• Land Use Permit Application (PDF)

Land Use Permits for Signs

• Sign Permit Application (PDF)

Roofing, Siding, Garage Door, Gas Mechanical, Fireplace & Windows Permits

• Roofing, Siding, Garage Door, Gas Mechanical, Fireplace and Window Replacement Permit Application (PDF)
• Roofing, Siding, Garage Door, Gas Mechanical, Fireplace and Window Replacement Permit Application (Apply On-line)

New Home Permits

• Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Two sets of Building Plans
• House staking certificate by a registered land surveyor
• Septic System design including setbacks to all property lines
• One soil boring taken at house site - low floor to be minimum 1 foot above mottling
• Energy code compliance certificate
• Road access permit if driveway entrance is onto a County Road or in Baldwin, Blue Hill, Clear Lake, Livonia or Santiago Township

Septic Permits

• Sewage Treatment System Permit Application (PDF)
• Complete Sewage Treatment System Design by Licensed Designer

Demolition / Razing Permits

• Razing Permit Application (PDF)