Application Process
Building permits for townships zoned by the county are issued through the Tax Equalization Office. To get a building permit you will need to submit the following:

• A completed permit application
• Blueprints of the structure or structures
• Plot plan of the lot area showing the location of the structure and the set backs from the lot lines
• First District Health Unit approval for sewer and water if not hooking to municipal service.
• Contractor's name and license number; this includes carpenters, cement, plumbing, heating, electrical, excavating contractors, etc.
• Legal description of the property and a copy of the plat
• A 911 Property Address is required before permit will be issued. (Contact Larry Haug 701-857-6422)
• A surveyors stamped certification of soil elevation floodplain
• All living areas of a building in the floodplain, must be 1 foot above the flood elevation
• For variances and special use permit applications approval will be required from the Ward County Planning Commission which  conducts public hearing meetings on the third Thursday of every month
• Fees for a building and alteration permits are $4.50 per $1,000 of the estimated construction costs

Building Inspections
Building inspections are set up through this office by appointment. Email Leo Schmidt, or call his office at 701-857-6429.