Building Permits and Related Information

Below you will find applications and related information on permits.  For additional information, please contact the Building Department Staff.

Permits are required for all new construction and most remodeling, alteration and repair work in the City of Hugo.  There are some exemptions; however, all City ordinances must be adhered to.  Exempt from the permitting process are the following:

• One-story detached accessory structures, such a storage sheds and playhouses, that are less than 120 square feet in floor area.
• Retaining walls less than four feet high.
• Swimming Pools less than 5,000 gallon capacity or less than 24 inches in depth.
• Swings and other playground equipment.

Fences generally do not require a building permit, but an encroachment agreement with the City is required in most cases. Please contact Max Gort, Associate Planner to begin the application process.  

List of available Online Permits:
(Printable permits are available below online permit list)

Fees:  

Fees are due at the time a permit is issued. 

Please note that electronic payments will incur the following fees:

• A convenience flat fee of $1.00 applied to checking and savings payments.
• A convenience fee of 3.00% will be applied to credit card payments.
• A convenience flat fee of $0.50 is applied for credit card payments below $100.

The convenience fees will not be returned for any cancelled, refunded, credited, or charged back transactions.

Effective February 18, 2020 a $2.00 Technology Fee will be added to all permits

Inspections should be scheduled ahead of time to prevent construction delays. To schedule an inspection, please call 651-762-6300.  Typically, inspections should have a 24-hour notice. For Electrical Inspections, please call  (763)754-2983.