Dakota County Environmental Resources Department (Water Resources) - shoreland/floodplain, septic and drainage permits only; building permits are issued by cities and townships
AI-researched from the official website · pending reviewer verification- Address
- Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124-8579
- Phone
- 952-891-7557
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Building code
- 2020 Minnesota Residential Code (2018 IRC with Minnesota amendments, Minn. Rules ch. 1309), effectiv…
- Jurisdiction
- County · Minneapolis-St. Paul metro
Researched October 13, 2026 from the office's official website. Offices change hours and fees; confirm before you visit. See an error? Report it.
Permit types issued
- Shoreland Land Use Permit (building permit) - County Ordinance 50, unincorporated townships only
- Shoreland or Ditch Alteration Permit
- Subsurface Septic Treatment System (SSTS) Permit
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