Mandan Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

The City of Mandan Building Inspection Department issues permits for building, remodeling, signs, and related work and inspects construction for building-code compliance. It also provides guidance on zoning, lot coverage, allowed uses, substandard structures, and demolition permits. Morton County is the surrounding county, but the City is the local authority for work in Mandan.

How to apply for a Mandan building permit

Contact Building Inspection before starting work to determine whether a permit and any Planning Department or Mandan Architectural Review Commission review are required. The City FAQ says permits are required before work begins and identifies commercial remodels, additions, accessory structures, decks, garages, demolition, and other construction as common permit situations. Commercial projects may need an application and plans submitted before an Architectural Review Commission meeting.

Include the property address, scope, plans, estimated value, contractor information, and any zoning or site materials requested by the City. Contact Planning at 701-667-3225 for zoning information or use the City’s public zoning map. A county filing does not replace a Mandan permit for a property inside the City.

Mandan inspections and occupancy

The permit holder is responsible for arranging inspections. Mandan’s FAQ identifies water and sewer, foundation or wall, framing, plumbing, fuel or gas, attic insulation, deck, and final inspections as examples that may apply. Call as work is nearing inspection readiness and keep required work exposed. Confirm final approval and any certificate-of-occupancy or change-of-use requirements with Building Inspection before occupancy.

Mandan zoning and code compliance

Mandan Building Inspection provides guidance on zoning, lot coverage, site requirements, and allowed uses, while the Planning Department manages long-range planning, zoning, development applications, and map resources. Resolve zoning questions before construction documents are finalized, especially for commercial projects, additions, changes of use, and projects requiring architectural review.

Official Mandan contact information

The City lists Building Inspection at City Hall, 205 Second Avenue NW, Mandan, North Dakota 58554, phone 701-667-3230. The City does not publish a confirmed public self-service permit-search portal in the reviewed sources; contact Building Inspection for current forms, inspection scheduling, and permit-record requests.