Construction Permits & Addressing

In order to build in Mille Lacs County, residents are required to obtain certificates of use and building and septic permits. As of June 1st, 2022, all Zoning and Land Use permits can be applied for exclusively online. Visit the Mille Lacs County permitting website  mn-co-mille-lacs.onegov.rtvision.com to apply for your permit today.

Building Permits

Mille Lacs County enforces the State Building Code. All construction must meet minimum construction requirements. Some construction activities are exempt from the inspection requirements of the State Building Code.

Inspections to ensure construction meets the State Building Code requirements are performed by Mid-MN Inspections. Please email Mid-MN Inspections or call 763-482-0446 for additional information regarding minimum code and application requirements.

Certificates to Build

The Zoning Office evaluates applications for Certificate to Build for structure setbacks to property lines, to the centerline of the traveled road, and to septic systems. In addition, they are evaluated for impacts to wetland, shoreland, or flood plain areas.

Wells

For well information, search the Minnesota Department of Health’s Well Index.

Surveyors

Certificates of survey are required for Administrative Subdivisions, Lot Line Adjustments, Platting, Etc. The form below lists Certified Surveyors servicing the Mille Lacs County area. 

Building in Certain Jurisdictions

If residents or others desire to build within certain jurisdictions, they need to contact those jurisdictions for the appropriate permits. This includes:

  • Townships:
    • Greenbush Township
    • Princeton Township
  • Cities:
    • Foreston
    • Isle
    • Milaca
    • Princeton
    • Wahkon