Inspections

You can now schedule and track inspections through PAULIE, the City of Saint Paul's new online system for permits, licenses, inspections, complaints, and more.

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Fees

The permit fee is 1% of the estimated job cost (including materials, labor, and materials supplied by others), with a minimum fee of $70.00.The state surcharge is based on the estimated cost of the project:

  • If the estimated cost is $1 to $1,000, the state surcharge is $0.50
  • If the estimated cost is over $1,000, the state surcharge is .0005 multiplied times the estimated cost

Last Edited: September 17, 2025