Lake Elmo, 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: city and Met Council SAC, sewer and water connection charges, WAC, 3/4-inch meter, service inspection, valuation permit with plan review, plumbing and HVAC flat fees, escrow administration fee, park dedication fee (2026 Fee Schedule updated 3/17/2026). Valuation uses the project convention $380,268 (the city applies the ICC 2020 valuation table). Not included: sewer lateral benefit charge $14,300 and water lateral benefit charge $7,000 (only for REC units connecting to a trunk main never assessed), refundable new single-family construction escrow ($10,000), state surcharge, electrical, driveway ($50-$100). Searched 2026-11-09 (lane A).
Water/sewer provider: City of Lake Elmo
| Line | Printed rate | Prototype | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAC charge (City), sewer availability charge sewer | $3,000.00 per REC unit per REC unit | $3,000 | Printed, 1 REC Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Sanitary Sewer fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| SAC charge (Met Council), sewer availability charge sewer | $2,485.00 per REC unit | $2,485 | Printed, 1 REC; paid to Met Council at connection Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Sanitary Sewer fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Sewer connection charge sewer | $1,000.00 per REC unit per REC unit | $1,000 | Printed, 1 REC Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Sanitary Sewer fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Water availability charge (WAC) water | $3,000.00 per REC unit per REC unit | $3,000 | Printed, 1 REC Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Water fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Water connection charge water | $1,000.00 per REC unit per REC unit | $1,000 | Printed, 1 REC Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Water fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Water equipment/set up, meter 3/4-inch or less water | $423.65 per meter | $423.65 | Printed Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Water fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Sewer and water service installation inspection when completed together permit | $60.00 per permit | $60 | Printed Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Plumbing Permit Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Building permit, valuation tier $100,001 to $500,000 (valuation $380,268 computed) permit · computed | $1,186.65 for the first $100,000.00 + $6.75 for each additional $1,000.00 valuation tier | $3,083.40 | 1,186.65 + 6.75 x 281 (each $1,000 or fraction of 280,268) = 3,083.40; valuation 380,268 = ICC BVD R-3 V-B 175.92 x 2,000 + U V-B 71.07 x 400 (city uses the ICC 2020 valuation table) Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Building Permit Fee Schedule fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Plan review fee permit · computed | 65% of building permit fee percent of permit fee | $2,004.21 | 65% x 3,083.40 = 2,004.21 Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Building Permit Fee Schedule fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| New residential construction plumbing permit | $180.00 Flat Fee flat | $180 | Printed Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Plumbing Permit Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| New residential construction HVAC permit | $180.00 Flat Fee flat | $180 | Printed Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), HVAC Permit Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Escrow administration fee permit | $100.00 per escrow | $100 | Printed Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Escrow fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Park dedication fee, residential up to three lots parks | $3,600.00 per lot per lot | $3,600 | Printed (four or more lots per section 103.00.150) Effective 2026-03-17 Source · City of Lake Elmo 2026 Fee Schedule (updated 3/17/2026), Park Dedication fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1b7b1cf05830 |
| Total listed | $20,116.26 |
Fee-change calendar
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