The City of New Richland contracts with PROKORE Inspection Services. for building inspection needs.
PROKORE Inspection Services: 507-388-4224
A Building Permit Application is required to be submitted PRIOR to beginning work. *Work started without a permit is subject to double permit fees.**
PDF Building Permit Application - Click Here
PDF Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application - Click Here
PDF Demolition Permit Application - Click Here
Fees for new construction, alterations, decks and utility sheds (larger than 12 x 10 in size) are based on the value of the job.
In addition to new construction and alterations, building permits are required for the following types of work and are subject to a flat fee:
| Type of Work | Fee |
State Surcharge |
City Surcharge |
| Air Conditioning | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Deck (150 sq ft or less) | By Valuation | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Deck (151 sq ft or more) | By Valuation | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Demolition Residential | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Demolition Commercial | $250.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Entry/Exit Door (1-3 combine w/ windows) | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Fencing (over 6' high) | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Fireplace | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Water Heater | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Water Softener | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Furnace | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Lawn Sprinkler | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Lower Level Interior Finish | By Valuation | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Re-Roof (Residential) | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Re-Roof (Commercial) |
By Valuation |
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| Residing (Residential) | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Retaining Walls over 4' (Residential) | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Retaining Walls over 4' (Commercial) | By Valuation | ||
| Mechanical | $80.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Mobile Home | $350.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Prefabricated SFD " Base Permit Only" | $400.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Prefabricated Foundation | By Valuation | ||
| Site Inspection (drive time included) | $65/hr | ||
| Re-inspection Fee | $50.00 | ||
| Investigation Fee (Penalty) | Up to double permit fee | ||
| Plumbing (Residential) first 5 fixtures | $80.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Plumbing (Residential) per fixture after 5 | $12.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Windows (1-3 combine w/entry/exit door) | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Windows (4-7) | $80.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Windows (8 and up) | By Valuation | ||
| Plan Review |
Residential Commercial |
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| Refunds | 75% of permit fee only | ||
| Reactivate Expired Permit | 50% of permit fee | ||
Complete building permit fee schedule CLICK HERE! - Updated 7/15/25
The following are subject to a Zoning Permit and a fee of $35.00
- Utility Sheds (up to 12x10)
- Fences (6' high and below)
Important: Before acquiring a permit, know where your property markers are. The curb does not indicate your property line. Also, know if your contractor is licensed and have the license number available for the permit. Set back requirements, etc... may be reviewed in the Zoning Ordinance kept at the City Hall.
For Inspection or Permit questions please contact PROKORE Inspection Services. at 1-507-388-4224.