Administrative overview · FIPS 38015
Burleigh County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Burleigh County Building/Planning/Zoning Department
For a project in or near Burleigh County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
701-221-3727
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
221 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Operating hours
N/A — the reviewed official online permitting page did not publish office hours.
Review expectation
Online permits are reviewed and issued within 24-48 hours when complete; missing information can delay review.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Burleigh County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Burleigh County Building/Planning/Zoning Department is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 701-221-3727.
How long might review take?
Online permits are reviewed and issued within 24-48 hours when complete; missing information can delay review.
How are inspections scheduled?
Schedule inspections through the SmartGov portal and include contact information in the comments; online time slots are not guaranteed. Call 701-221-3727 for specific scheduling concerns.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2018 IRC, IMC, IECC, and IEBC code cycle is identified in the county required-inspections document; subsequent code editions require county approval and filing. N/A — the reviewed online permitting page does not publish a comprehensive minor/cosmetic exemption list.