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Building Permits in Fessenden, North Dakota

Part of Wells County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Fessenden itself. Below are the North Dakota rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Fessenden are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Wells County handles applications.

North Dakota statewide rules

State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.

Building code
2024 IBC, IRC, IMC, and IFGC, effective Jan. 1, 2026 source: commerce.nd.gov
Local changes allowed
Yes source: commerce.nd.gov
Issued by
Community Services source: commerce.nd.gov

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