Otter Tail County Building Departments (Minnesota)

Otter Tail County Building Departments develop and enforce building codes to ensure the construction of safe buildings in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The Building Department maintains building and zoning records, including design plans for construction and renovation projects, records on the current structures on any parcel, maps showing property lines, and Otter Tail County building permits issued by the department. They also keep records on a property's compliance with Otter Tail County building codes, including building and zoning violations, as well as records of inspection reports. Many Building Departments provide online access to building records.

Fergus Falls Zoning Fergus Falls MN 112 West Washington Avenue 56537 218-332-5434


Otter Tail County Assessors evaluate the value of properties and parcels in order to determine property taxes. The Assessor's Office maintains current data on every property in the Otter Tail County, MN including inventories of parcels and structures, zoning boundaries, and the value of all the property in the jurisdiction. Assessors may also keep Otter Tail County building and zoning records, such as reports from on-site inspections, maps of property lines and zones, and value assessments for building improvements. Many Assessor's Offices provide online access to their records, including documents on building and zoning.

Otter Tail County Assessor's Office Fergus Falls MN 505 West Fir Avenue 56537 218-998-8018


Otter Tail County Treasurers and Tax Collectors are responsible for the collection of property tax revenue in MN. The Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector maintains and updates records on every parcel in the district, as well as maintaining certain building and zoning records. These records include building valuations, zoning boundaries, and building construction. Treasurers and Tax Collectors also keep documents on Otter Tail County property taxes, including property tax assessments, defaults on property taxes, and tax liens. The office may also maintain information on property auctions and a property's prior liens or foreclosures. Many Treasurers and Tax Collectors provide online databases to access their Otter Tail County building records, including documents on building and zoning.

Otter Tail County Treasurer Fergus Falls MN 565 West Fir Avenue 56537 218-739-2271

Pelican Rapids Treasurer Pelican Rapids MN 315 N Broadway 56572 218-863-7076