Permit Applications

All Permit Applications have been updated for 2024. Only the current version of applications will be accepted.

Submittal requirements for each permit type are detailed within the corresponding application. Fillable forms of the Permit Applications can be found in the links below. Please do NOT submit payment until applications have been reviewed by City staff. Most permits are valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of issue. Permits may be renewed after expiration for an additional fee. A Permit Renewal Form can be found within the links below.

Article 8 of Chapter VI-Business Regulations & Licenses states a person may not engage in the business nor act in the capacity of a contractor within the city when the cost, value, or price per job exceeds the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) without first having received a City Contractor License. This is applicable to both general contractors and sub-contractors. Contractors must also be licensed in the State of North Dakota.

Completed Applications, Renewal Forms, and other necessary documentation may be returned using the following methods:

In person: City Hall: 213 2nd St. NE Watford City, ND

Mail: City of Watford City

PO Box 494

Watford City, ND 58854

Fax: (701) 444-3004

Email: PDFs emailed to Steve Williams ( swwilliams@nd.gov ) cc: Chelsa Bixby (cbixby @nd.gov )

Related Links

Application Fee Schedule

BVD Chart for Building Permit Reference

Construction and Occupancy Classifications

Letter to Permit Holders

Commercial Building Permit Application

Demolition Permit Application

Fence Permit Application

General Permit Application

Moving Permit Application

Permit Renewal Application

Residential Building Permit Application

Septic Permit Application

Sign Permit Application

Storage Permit Application

Building Department

About the Department

Permit Applications

City Contractor Licensing

Permit Records

RETURN TO DEPARTMENTS

Building Department

213 2nd St NE
PO Box 494
Watford City, ND 58854

Steven Williams, Building Inspector

Direct: 701-444-8414

Cell: 701-651-7826

swwilliams@nd.gov

In Watford I got to go to my first National Park. I made some friends and we went to the badlands and saw things we never heard of before like jackrabbits and mule deer. In my opinion Watford is the best city ever!

~ Justice C Staton-Grade 5