North Dakota building code and construction permits (ND)
North Dakota adopts a State Building Code, and cities and counties choose whether to enforce it and may adopt their own amendments. Ask your city or county auditor or building official whether a permit is required.
North Dakota building code and construction permits
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What you can look up here
- Building permitsWho issues permits for a house, garage, shed, deck, or addition.
- Laws and rulesThe state laws and rules behind zoning, shoreland, septic, and floodplains.
About this resource
- Provided by
- North Dakota Department of Commerce (official)
- Covers
- North Dakota statewide
- Link status
- Opened normally at the last check
- Link checked
- Oct 17, 2026
- Web address
- https://www.commerce.nd.gov/community-services/building-codes
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