Ramsey, 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: MCES SAC (1 REU), WAC, sewer and water utility connection permits, per-unit water and sewer trunk charges, stormwater fee, park dedication (0-11.99 units/acre tier) and trail fee, valuation building permit with 65% plan check, plumbing and mechanical permits (2026 Adopted Schedule, Ordinance #25-11; Residential Development Fees Calculator April 2026). Valuation uses the project convention $380,268 (city schedule uses ICC August 2023 valuation data). Not included: lateral benefit charges ($7,447 water, $5,802 sewer, only for connections to trunk lines), electrical permit (separate contract schedule), refundable $1,500 erosion escrow, state surcharge, street signs/lights. Not all development fees apply to every lot (city note). Searched 2026-11-09 (lane A).
Water/sewer provider: City of Ramsey
| Line | Printed rate | Prototype | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service availability charge (SAC), Metropolitan Council sewer | $2485.00 [current MCES rates] per REU | $2,485 | Printed, 1 REU single-family Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 Adopted Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges (Ordinance #25-11) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 7c19c009dc40 |
| Water availability charge (WAC), per address water | $1481.00 per address | $1,481 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 Adopted Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges (Ordinance #25-11) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 7c19c009dc40 |
| Sewer permit (utility connection), residential sewer | $75.00 per permit | $75 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 Adopted Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges (Ordinance #25-11) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 7c19c009dc40 |
| Water permit (utility connection), residential water | $75.00 per permit | $75 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 Adopted Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges (Ordinance #25-11) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 7c19c009dc40 |
| Water trunk (connection) charge, per unit water | $2,151 per unit per unit | $2,151 | Printed Effective 2026-04-20 Source · 2026 Residential Development Fees Calculator (4_26), Water and Sewer Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1ca9ea7d5101 |
| Sanitary sewer trunk (connection) charge, per unit sewer | $1,444 per unit per unit | $1,444 | Printed Effective 2026-04-20 Source · 2026 Residential Development Fees Calculator (4_26), Water and Sewer Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1ca9ea7d5101 |
| Stormwater management fee, per unit stormwater | $572 per unit per unit | $572 | Printed Effective 2026-04-20 Source · 2026 Residential Development Fees Calculator (4_26), Stormwater Management Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1ca9ea7d5101 |
| Park dedication, parks portion, 0-11.99 units per acre parks | $4,700 per unit per unit | $4,700 | Printed (12-19.99 units/acre $4,347; 20+ $3,995) Effective 2026-04-20 Source · 2026 Residential Development Fees Calculator (4_26), Park Dedication and Trail Development fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1ca9ea7d5101 |
| Trail development portion, residential parks | $1,575 per unit per unit | $1,575 | Printed Effective 2026-04-20 Source · 2026 Residential Development Fees Calculator (4_26), Park Dedication and Trail Development fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1ca9ea7d5101 |
| Building permit, valuation tier $100,001 to $500,000 (valuation $380,268 computed) permit · computed | $100,001 to $500,000: $1,186.65 plus $6.75 per additional $1,000 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 Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 Building Permit Valuation Fee Schedule fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 1e776f34b299 |
| Building plan check, residential permit · computed | 65% of Bldg. Permit Fee percent of permit fee | $2,004.21 | 65% x 3,083.40 = 2,004.21 Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 Adopted Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges (Ordinance #25-11) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 7c19c009dc40 |
| Plumbing permit, residential single family, new construction permit | 175.00 flat | $175 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 Adopted Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges (Ordinance #25-11) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 7c19c009dc40 |
| Mechanical permit, residential, new construction permit | 175.00 flat | $175 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 Adopted Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges (Ordinance #25-11) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 7c19c009dc40 |
| Total listed | $19,995.61 |
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