Residential

Building Permits

The City of West Fargo helps ensure construction of safe buildings and protects community character through building code regulations and zoning laws. The Building Inspection Division administers these laws through permits and inspections. When you as a homeowner build something in West Fargo, or change the way you use your home/property, you may need to obtain a permit.

Following are a variety of guidelines, checklists and applications that will help you determine the best course of action for your project.

Online Applications and Forms

Residential applications and forms are available through the City of West Fargo's online application system.

Print Applications and Forms

  1. Accessory Structure - Guidelines (PDF)
  2. Addition - Guidelines (PDF)
  3. Asbestos Information and Forms (PDF)
  4. Deck - Guidelines (PDF)
  5. Final - Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  6. Framing - Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  7. Gas Meter Clearance Information (PDF)
  8. Remodeling - Guidelines (PDF)
  9. Residential Building Permit Valuation Estimates
  10. Residential Permit Application (PDF)
  11. Residential Permit Fees
  12. Residential Plan Routing Packet (PDF)
  13. Stormwater Management Permit (PDF)
  14. Weed Management Form (PDF)
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