Fargo Permit Portal, Accessory, Solar, and Trade Permit Guide

Fargo's online permitting portal separates new buildings, additions, remodels, demolition, decks, fences, sheds, solar energy systems, retaining walls, and trade permits into distinct application types.

Permit takeaway

Fargo's permit portal includes application types for new buildings, additions, remodels, demolition, carports, porches, solar energy systems, decks, detached garages, fences, gazebos, pergolas, retaining walls, sheds, and trade permits.

Zoning and placement

Accessory structures such as sheds, gazebos, fences, and retaining walls use their own permit categories, and retaining walls over four feet from bottom of footing to top of wall have a dedicated retaining wall application.

Building and trade review

Electrical self-wire, mechanical, plumbing, sewer, and other trade permits are separate from structure permits and should be coordinated with the main project.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the project combines a deck, shed, fence, solar energy system, retaining wall, electrical self-wire, mechanical, plumbing, or sewer work.

Documents to prepare

• Online permit account
• Correct application type
• Site plan
• Structure or trade scope
• Contractor or homeowner information

Inspection planning

• Choose application category
• Submit online
• Upload documents
• Coordinate trade permits separately
• Schedule inspections after permit issuance

Official sources

• Fargo Permitting and Licensing Portal
• Fargo Accessory Permit Categories
• Fargo Trade Permit Categories

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.