Building permits are required for nearly allconstruction projects within the city limits and within the two-mile radius of the city, including:
Shingling
Siding
Windows
Doors
Non-structural interior remodeling
Mechanical projects (water heaters, furnaces, fireplaces and all fossil fuel burning appliances)
Permits are also required for the following:
Signs
Storage sheds (<200 sq.ft.)
Moving structures on city streets
Replacing public sidewalks
Demolishing structures
Permits are required to be taken out and paid for prior to starting work. Failure to do so could result in fines. Contact the City of Montevideo Building Inspection Department at (320)269-6575.
