Forest Lake, MN
Prototype: 2,000 sq ft single-family detached, 3 bed / 2 bath, 3/4-inch water meter, 400 sq ft garage.
Not included: Included: Metropolitan Council SAC $2,485, city WAC $4,500, city core sewer fee $3,800, city STAC fee $3,600 (residential), parkland dedication fee $2,500 per residential unit, water meter installation $50, residential utility inspection $60, building permit $2,742.75 on the computed ICC valuation $380,268 (the schedule prints the valuation table and no new-house rate), plan review 65% = $1,782.79 and state surcharge $190.13 (City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule, Ord. 764, Dec 2025). Not included: water system area charge $5,000 per acre and sanitary sewer area charge $4,000 per acre (paid by the developer when the development agreement is signed), meters and horns (vendor price + 10% + tax), residential plumbing ($55 + $9 per fixture) and mechanical permits. Searched 2026-11-09 (lane A).
Water/sewer provider: City of Forest Lake
| Line | Printed rate | Prototype | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Council SAC fee sewer | $2,485.00 per SAC unit or as set by Metropolitan Council 1 SAC unit | $2,485 | Printed Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Exhibit B / Utilities, pay at building permit fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| City WAC fee water | $4,500.00 per unit (pay at time of building permit) 1 unit | $4,500 | Printed Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Utilities fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| City core sewer fee sewer | $3,800.00 per unit (pay at time of building permit) 1 unit | $3,800 | Printed Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Utilities fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| City STAC fee, residential impact | $3,600.00 per unit (pay at time of building permit) 1 unit | $3,600 | Printed Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Utilities fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| Parkland dedication fee, residential zoned property impact | $2,500.00 per residential unit per unit | $2,500 | Printed Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Parkland Dedication Fee Estimate Guidelines fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| Water meter installation water | $50.00 per meter | $50 | Printed Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Public Works fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| Utility inspection, residential water | $60.00 per inspection | $60 | Printed Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Public Works fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| Building permit, new house (valuation based) permit · computed | $1,056.75 for the first $100,000 + $6.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to $500,000 valuation 380,268 (ICC convention) | $2,742.75 | 1,056.75 + 281 x 6.00 = 2,742.75; valuation 380,268 = 175.92 x 2,000 + 71.07 x 400 Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Exhibit A Valuation Based Permit Fee fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| Plan review fee permit · computed | 65% of the permit fee 65% of 2,742.75 | $1,782.79 | 0.65 x 2,742.75 = 1,782.79 Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Exhibit A, Plan review fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| State surcharge permit · computed | one-half mill (.0005) of the valuation valuation 380,268 | $190.13 | 0.0005 x 380,268 = 190.13 Effective 2025-12-01 Source · City of Forest Lake 2026 Fee Schedule (updated December 2025: Ord. 764), Exhibit A, state surcharge fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f541fbd03380 |
| Total listed | $21,710.67 |
Fee-change calendar
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