Dedicated Trade Workstation
Audited Q3 2026
Cass County (Fargo) Commercial Building & Structural Permit Calculator
Official fee schedule logic based on Fargo Municipal Code Article 25-01. Includes plan review fees, technology surcharges, and prerequisite contractor bond rules.
Direct Answer Engine Specifications (Commercial Building & Structural) Verifiable Municipal Factsheet
- AHJ Authority
- City of Fargo Inspections Department
- Enforced Ordinance
- Fargo Municipal Code Article 25-01
- Plan Check SLA
- 8 - 12 Business Days
- Surety Bond Required
- $10,000
AHJ Verified Workstation
2026 Fee Schedule Enforced
Cass County (Fargo) Commercial Permit Fee Estimator
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Quick Presets:
📐 Applied Municipal Formula Tier
Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.
Itemized Cost Assessment Verified
Base Municipal Permit Fee: $0.00
Plan Review Fee (65%): $0.00
Tech & Admin Surcharge (4%): $0.00
Cost Ratio Breakdown Base 58% | Review 38% | Tech 4%
Total Estimated Cost: $0.00
Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist
Cass County (Fargo) AHJ Requirements Permit Prerequisite Instant Underwriting
Contractor Surety License Bond
Cass County (Fargo) requires an active $10,000 North Dakota Contractor License Bond on file prior to plan submittal.
Insurance Mandate Same-Day COI
Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)
Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Cass County (Fargo) Building Dept as Certificate Holder.
Official AHJ Source Citation
Visit Official AHJ Dot-Gov Site ↗
City of Fargo Inspections Department Official Building Department
225 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102 | Phone: (701) 241-1561