Tag: Building Permit Fees
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Homeowner sues the City of St. Paul over permit fees
A case involving overcharging of building permit fees was brought forth by a homeowner against the City of St. Paul last year and is working through district court. The homeowner, Patrick Bollom, argues that his case could be the basis of a class-action lawsuit. This would force the city to rewrite its fees and refund… Read More
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Housing First Minnesota’s permit lawsuits heard in COA
On Jan. 14, the Minnesota Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Housing First Minnesota’s cases against the Cities of Corcoran and Dayton regarding building permit fees. The association argues that both cities violated Minnesota Rule 1300.0160 by inflating permit fees far beyond the actual cost of service, turning them into an unlawful revenue source.… Read More
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