Rum River Consultants proudly serves the residents and business owners of Linwood Township as their Designated Building Official. Rum River is committed to a quality, customer service oriented approach to building official and inspection services.
Administrative and inspection staff are available six days per week to assist owners and contractors with questions and site inspections. Contact us today with all of your building inspection needs. We look forward to working with you!
763-331-7722
Online Permitting
Rum River Consultants is pleased to announce the introduction of online permitting services for Linwood Township through our platform, Baseline.
To access our user-friendly site, simply click the Baseline button below. Once selected, you will be brought to the permitting website where you can choose the option to "Apply for a Permit". A prompt will occur for you to create an account or sign in to the platform.
Once you have established a user account, conveniently track and manage all of your permits, including scheduling inspections online, by selecting the "View Permits" option. *Please note, calendar year 2023 permits have had their data migrated to this site. Thank you!
Experience the efficiency of our streamlined web-based permitting system today!
If you have any questions, need help navigating the platform, or would like to share feedback—whether positive or about challenges you've encountered—we would love to hear from you. We are committed to making this process as seamless as possible for our customers, and we truly value your input. You can send your feedback via the email link below or reach our support team at 763-330-0010.
Thank you!
Permit Application Information
Please utilize our online permitting platform at Baseline, however, if you prefer our original permit submission option, please follow the instructions below. This process will still be available while we transition to online permitting. Thank you!
Permit applications and all submittals are to be provided in PDF format and sent by email to:
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Download the application form.
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Enter all information in the fillable form, including the signature.
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Save the application to your computer.
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Click on permits@rumrivercc.com at the top of the application.
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Fill in Subject Line of email.
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Attach your application and any supplemental information.
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Send to RRC for issuance or review. Thank you!
Set Fee Permit Applications
The following permit applications have a set fee and will be processed when received, typically within one business day. This applies to residential permits only. (Commercial permits require plan review.)
Plan Review Permit Applications
The following permit applications require plan review, in addition to the above permits if commercial in nature. Please submit all documentation required when applying for the permit to minimize review time.
Please refer to the Application Guide for required submittals. All information must be provided before processing can begin. Thank you!
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SSTS Pump and Alarm Verification Form - This form may be signed/dated by the representative of the Company performing the pump and alarm test. This is in lieu of having an onsite inspection for verification purposes. Certificate of Compliance cannot be issued until this form has been received or onsite verification has been completed.
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For the following permits, you can apply directly to Linwood Township either in person, mail or by email to records@linwoodtownship.org. Thank you!
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Driveway
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Right of Way
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Sign
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Above Ground Pool
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Other Land Use related applications and information
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Miscellaneous Permit Information
Electrical Permit Information
For electrical permit information, please enter your jurisdiction on the MN Dept of Labor and Industry local look up site.
Electrical Permits - Homeowners
Electrical Permits - Contractors
Archived Permit Information
To request copies of archived building permit and septic system records, please contact Linwood Township at 651-462-2812 or email records@linwoodtownship.org. Thank you!
Payments
Payments for building permits
can be made by:
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Mailing a check payable to Linwood Township. *Please include the address of the project and permit number.
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Over the phone with a credit/debit card. Please call 651-462-2812. *Please have permit number and address of project available.
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In person at the Linwood Township office between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday or 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on Fridays (excluding holidays).
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Online via credit card or electronic check For this option, you will find a direct link for payment in the email sent to you from Baseline, once your permit is approved. The service fee for credit cards is: 2.9% plus $.30. The service fee for ACH Direct Debit is .8% with a maximum of a $5 fee. The service fee for electronic check payments is $1.50.