2002 Minnesota Statutes

     16B.665 Permit fee limitation on minor residential 
  improvements. 

    A municipality as defined in section 16B.60, subdivision 3, 
 or a town may not charge a permit fee that exceeds $15 or 5 
 percent of the cost of the improvement, installation, or 
 replacement, whichever is greater, for the improvement, 
 installation, or replacement of a residential fixture or 
 appliance that: 

    (1) does not require modification to electric or gas 
 service; 

    (2) has a total cost of $500 or less, excluding the cost of 
 the fixture or appliance; and 

    (3) is improved, installed, or replaced by the home owner 
 or a licensed contractor. 

    HIST: 2001 c 207 s 5