West Fargo Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

The City of West Fargo Building Inspection Division administers building permits and inspections under the City’s building-code and zoning rules. Cass County surrounds West Fargo, but the City is the local permit authority for work within West Fargo unless staff directs an applicant to another agency for a separate approval.

How to apply for a West Fargo building permit

Start with the City’s residential permit page and select the project type. West Fargo publishes guidelines and checklists for accessory structures, additions, decks, remodeling, framing, and final inspections, along with commercial and other permit resources. Online applications and forms are available through the City’s iWorQ citizen portal.

Provide the property address, scope of work, estimated value, contractor information, plans, and any planning or zoning materials requested for the project. A change in how a home or property is used can also trigger permit requirements. Wait for the permit to be issued before starting construction.

West Fargo inspections and occupancy

West Fargo’s FAQ explains that inspectors may visit during footings, framing, insulation, rough-in, mechanical work, and final inspection. The permit holder or contractor must contact the Building Department to arrange inspections, and work should not proceed or be covered until the requested inspection is signed off. For commercial projects, confirm final documentation and certificate-of-occupancy conditions with the City before occupancy.

West Fargo zoning and code compliance

Zoning review can affect setbacks, landscaping, site plans, permitted uses, and final occupancy. The City’s planning-and-zoning code provides that required landscape plans must be approved before certain permits and that landscaping conditions can affect issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Confirm zoning, floodplain, utility, and site-plan requirements early in the project.

Official West Fargo contact information

The City lists West Fargo City Hall at 2515 6th Street E., West Fargo, North Dakota 58078. The residential permit page identifies 701-515-5380 for the Inspections Administrator; the general City Hall number is 701-515-5000. Use the official iWorQ portal for current applications, permit records, and inspection actions.