Fee Schedule & Permit Prices

Click here to access the fee schedule and permit prices approved by the County Board of Commissioners annually.  

Effective 2/14/1989  
All buildings need a permit in Sibley County, but no fees are required on separate structures under 400 square feet. 


Late Fee - Unpermitted Construction

Effective 7/11/2006 - Amended 5/10/2022                                                                                                                                                                                                      If construction begins prior to appropriate permits being granted, the following fees will apply:

  • Cost of Improvement < $20,000....................... $150   in addition to the regular application fee
  • Cost of Improvement > $20,000....................... $300  in addition to the regular application fee 

Applicants will need to provide documentation to support the cost determination.  If no documents are provided or are inadequate, it will be presumed the cost of the improvement exceeded $20,000.  


Effective 1/1/2020                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                If use begins prior to appropriate permits being granted, the following fee will apply:

  • After-the-fact Variance or CUP....................... $1,000   in addition to the regular application fee