Local building department guide · Updated 2026-07-30
Dickinson Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact
Use this guide to find the official City of Dickinson Buildings and Codes Department, start a permit application, search permit records, schedule an inspection, and locate the correct zoning or plan review contact.
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Apply for a building permit
Review the typical application path and prepare your project details.
See permit stepsTrack or search permits
Find Dickinson permit search resources and application status links.
Search permitsSchedule a building inspection
Learn what to have ready before requesting your next inspection.
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Open the department's official online services and permit portal.
Open portalThe City of Dickinson’s Buildings and Codes function sits within Development Services and oversees the Building Inspection Department and municipal code enforcement. The City enforces its adopted building and property-maintenance codes inside Dickinson; Stark County is geographic context and does not automatically issue a permit for a city address.
How to apply for a Dickinson building permit
Begin with the City’s Buildings and Codes page and application portal. Confirm the project type, property address, scope, valuation, plans, contractor information, and any planning or zoning review needed before submitting. Dickinson adopted the North Dakota State Building Code using the International Building, Mechanical, Residential, and Property Maintenance codes, with local administration by the Building Official.
The City publishes application and permit resources through its online portal. If the portal does not display the record or permit type you need, contact Development Services rather than assuming that a county or state filing substitutes for a City permit.
Dickinson inspections, code enforcement, and occupancy
The Building Official oversees building inspection and municipal code enforcement. The City’s inspection hotline is 701-456-7035; callers can select building or engineering inspection options. Keep construction accessible for required inspections and resolve deficiencies before covering work or requesting final approval. Dickinson’s municipal code defines a certificate of occupancy as an official certificate issued after the Building Official or Planning Director finds conformance with the building code and receives a certificate of zoning compliance.
Dickinson zoning and plan review
Zoning compliance is part of the closeout path for projects that require an occupancy certificate. Verify the proposed use, site conditions, setbacks, and any zoning or development approvals before applying. Building-code approval and zoning compliance are separate decisions, and code enforcement may address work or property conditions that do not match the approved plans or City code.
Official Dickinson contact information
The City lists the Buildings and Codes office at 38 1st Street West, Dickinson, North Dakota 58601. The public inspection hotline is 701-456-7035 and the Building Official is listed at 701-456-7803. Use the City’s application portal and permit-log links for current records, then call Development Services when a project involves occupancy, zoning compliance, or an address outside city limits.
Permit process
How to Apply for a Dickinson Building Permit
Confirm the project scope
Identify the work, property address, project valuation, and whether plans are required.
Prepare your documents
Gather plans, owner and contractor details, site information, and any zoning approvals.
Submit and monitor
Submit through the department’s stated process, pay fees, and watch for review comments.
Field work & closeout
Building Inspections & Code Compliance in Dickinson
Most permitted work must remain accessible for inspection at defined stages. Before scheduling, check your permit record for the required inspection sequence and make sure the site is safe and ready. Final inspections can be especially important for code compliance and a certificate of occupancy.
Helpful preparation
Keep the permit card or approval number available, confirm the property address, and ask the official office about lead times or reinspection fees.
Planning & review
Zoning and Plan Review Requirements
A building permit is not always the only approval your project needs. Zoning guidelines may affect use, setbacks, height, parking, signage, or lot coverage. Residential and commercial building permits can also follow different plan review tracks, so confirm the correct path before investing in a full plan set.
For a project in Dickinson, start with the official department below and ask which zoning, planning, conservation, or fire review approvals apply to your address.
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Official Contact Information
| Department | City of Dickinson Buildings and Codes Department |
|---|---|
| Phone | 701-456-7035 |
| Address | 38 1st Street West, Dickinson, ND 58601 |
| Official website | https://www.dickinsongov.com/development-services/page/buildings-codes |
| Last verified | 2026-07-30 |
Official source pages used for this guide
These links were checked on 2026-07-30. Requirements, fees, office hours, and portal addresses can change; use the official source as the final authority.