Digital Permit Submittal

Digital permit submissions are currently limited to:

• New single-family homes
• New commercial buildings
• Additions/alterations to commercial buildings

To expedite processing of digital permit submittals, you must follow all instructions on this page and submit by email to permits@lakevillemn.gov. Only use this process for submittal of complete package permit submittals utilizing the appropriate checklist. Do not use this email address for general questions or any other inquiries.

• Include in the subject line the street address for residential permits or the project name for commercial applications along with the permit type and work type. Examples:
  - 11111 900th Street West – Building Permit – New Single-Family
  - Store Mart – Building Permit – New Building
  - Store Mart – Plumbing Permit – Alteration
• If drawing file sizes exceed 10 MB, you must use an ftp site or another file sharing application to submit the drawings. Submit the applications to permits@lakevillemn.gov and include a link for us to download the drawings.
• All drawing files must be submitted as PDFs.
  Label files to describe what each file is as part of the submittal package. Examples:
  - Survey.pdf
  - Building Plans.pdf
  - Wall Bracing.pdf
  - Civil Plans.pdf
• Reference these checklists for submittal requirements:
  - New Single-Family Dwelling Permit Submittal (PDF)
  - Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-Unit Permit Submittal (PDF)
  - Certificate of Survey Checklist (PDF)
  - As-Built Certificate of Survey Checklist (PDF)
• Fillable permit applications are provided here to download for each permit type:
  - Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
  - Commercial and Industrial Building Permit Application (PDF)
  - Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
  - Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
  - Sewer and Water Permit Application (PDF)
  - Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
• Other required fillable forms:
  - Residential Ventilation Forms (PDF)
  - Residential Energy Code Compliance Certificate (PDF)
  - SWPPP Verification Form (PDF)

Digital permit submittals should be emailed to permits@lakevillemn.gov.