Building Permits & Inspections

A building permit gives you legal permission to start construction of a building project in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications. The drawings and specifications must be approved and a permit issued by the City of Janesville. The purpose of the permit is to ensure that the building project meets minimum safety and zoning requirements enforced by the City of Janesville and required by the State Building Code.

For information on specific building code requirements, please visit MN Department of Labor and Industry website or click here for more information.

For information on City of Janesville zoning requirements, please visit the City Planning & Zoning page.