Beginning February 1, 2024, the Olmsted County Planning Department will be administering the building permit process for projects taking place within the City of Chatfield. To apply for a building permit with our office, you can email/mail/drop off your application and plans:

Email (preferred) – planningweb@olmstedcounty.gov

Mail – Building Inspections 2122 Campus Dr SE, Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904

Online – The following website can be used for online applications, payments, permit tracking, inspections and more:

Olmsted County Accela Citizen Access: https://aca-prod.accela.com/OLMSTED

In Person – You can bring your application and submittal materials to our office at 2122 Campus Drive, Suite 100, in Rochester. Applications will still be accepted in person at Chatfield City Hall as well: 21 2nd St SE Chatfield, MN 55923.