The City of New Richland contracts with MJB Inspection, L.L.C. for building inspection needs.
A Building Permit Application is required to be submitted PRIOR to beginning work. *Work started without a permit is subject to double permit fees.**
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 |
| 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 | $.50 | $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) | $65.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Windows (4-7) | $80.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Windows (8 and up) | By Valuation | ||
| Plan Review | 65% of City Fee Schedule | ||
| Refunds | 75% of permit fee only | ||
| Reactivate Expired Permit | 50% of permit fee | ||
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 MJB Building Inspections, L.L.C. at 1-507-461-6154.