Permits

Building Permits:
Rice County requires permits for all building and remodeling projects and are handled through the Rice County Building Division.

Burning Permits:
Burning permits are required in Rice County and handled through the Minnesota DNR. A burning permit grants the individual holder the right to burn small amounts of dry leaves, plant clippings, brush, and clean untreated-unpainted wood as long as weather conditions do not pose a fire hazard. To obtain a burning permit click HERE.

Driveway Permits:
A Forest Township Driveway Permit Application is required whenever there is a request for change in access to or from a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) right-of-way or a change in use of the property. The intended area for the access/driveway must be reviewed and approved in person prior to driveway installation. 

You can email the completed document to foresttwpclerk@gmail.com and someone will be out to verify the property within 48 hours. Call Ron Gernandt, Supervisor, at (507) 339-1813 with any questions