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LaMoure County, North Dakota

Building permits, zoning and land rules in LaMoure County, North Dakota

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#20 of 53 in North Dakota

LaMoure County, North Dakota does not have a confirmed countywide residential building-permit rule; permits are limited to places where a township has adopted zoning or an incorporated city requires them1. The county confirms that 18 of its 32 townships have zoning ordinances, so the parcel's township changes the answer2. Septic permits come from the local public health unit before work begins3.

At a glance

Building permit
No countywide residential requirement confirmed; township or city rules may apply1
Zoning
Varies by township; 18 of 32 townships have zoning ordinances2
Septic permit
Required from the local public health unit before installation3
RV living
Countywide private-land rules could not be confirmed; ask the parcel's township2
Tiny homes
Countywide occupancy and minimum-size rules could not be confirmed4
Owner-builder
No general exemption from local building requirements confirmed5
Floodplain work
A county permit is required before development in a designated floodplain6
County-road driveway
A permit is required before work on access in a county highway right-of-way7

Who to call

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LaMoure County Auditor

County administration and the official township zoning and officer-contact lists

(701) 883-5304

PO Box 128, 202 4th Ave NE, LaMoure, ND 58458

Septic permits

Central Valley Health District Environmental Health

On-site sewage treatment system permits and existing-system inspections

701-252-8130, ext. 9

122 2nd St NW, Jamestown, ND 58401

Roads & driveways

LaMoure County Road Department

County-road driveway, utility and single-load permits

(701) 883-5131

[email protected]

505 4th Ave SE, PO Box 241, LaMoure, ND 58458

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Floodplain permits

LaMoure County Floodplain Administrator

Floodplain development permit submissions

(701) 883-6096

[email protected]

202 4th Ave NE, LaMoure, ND 58458

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on September 28, 2026.

Do you need a building permit in LaMoure County, North Dakota?

LaMoure County does not have a confirmed countywide residential building-permit requirement for unincorporated land1. Building and zoning permits may apply where a township has adopted an ordinance, and incorporated cities may have their own requirements1. North Dakota's state code is enforced by jurisdictions that elect to adopt and enforce it, not by the state Community Services office8. Because no official LaMoure County adoption or non-adoption was confirmed, ask the Auditor for the parcel's township and then contact that township before designing or ordering materials9. Agricultural buildings used for agricultural purposes are exempt from the state building-code chapter unless used for human habitation or by the public, but local land-use rules may still apply10.

Who issues permits in LaMoure County, and how do you reach them?

There is no confirmed single LaMoure County office issuing residential building permits countywide1. Start with the LaMoure County Auditor at (701) 883-5304, PO Box 128, 202 4th Ave NE, LaMoure, ND 58458; the county publishes township officer contacts and identifies the townships with zoning9. Central Valley Health District handles septic systems at 701-252-8130, ext. 911. The Road Department handles county-road driveway and utility permits at (701) 883-5131 or [email protected]12. The Floodplain Administrator takes floodplain applications at (701) 883-6096 or [email protected]13. These contacts cover different approvals, so one office's answer does not replace the others.

Does LaMoure County have zoning?

Zoning varies across LaMoure County: the county reports that 18 of its 32 townships have zoning ordinances, while incorporated municipalities may apply their own rules2. The official material does not confirm whether a separate countywide zoning ordinance exists. For a parcel-specific answer, use the county's township list, ask the Auditor to identify the township, and obtain the current ordinance and township contact9. Setbacks, lot size, building height, minimum dwelling size, RV occupancy and tiny-home occupancy were not confirmed countywide. North Dakota law generally allows county commissioners to regulate building locations and land occupancy through zoning, but that statewide authority does not prove that LaMoure County adopted a particular restriction14.

How do septic permits work in LaMoure County?

A septic installer must secure a permit from the local public health unit before beginning an onsite wastewater system in LaMoure County, and North Dakota DEQ licenses the installer3. Central Valley Health District is the local environmental-health provider serving LaMoure County and permits onsite sewage treatment systems1511. Contact its Environmental Health office at 701-252-8130, ext. 9 before fixing the house site or drainfield location11. About 75% of county soils are mapped without severe limitations for a conventional septic drainfield, but that countywide measure does not replace a parcel evaluation16. The reviewed sources did not confirm an off-grid sanitation alternative or a county-specific septic inspection rule, so ask Central Valley Health District what design review and inspection the proposed system requires.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in LaMoure County?

A countywide rule allowing or prohibiting RV residence on private land in LaMoure County could not be confirmed. Tiny-home occupancy, minimum dwelling size and temporary camping on private land also remain unconfirmed. Because 18 of the county's 32 townships have zoning ordinances, ask the Auditor which township controls the parcel and then ask that township about dwelling type, duration, utilities and setbacks29. Do not use North Dakota's state-park camping limit as an answer for private land because that rule applies only to state-park campsites and cabins17. A new manufactured home used as a residence must be installed and inspected by state-licensed professionals, but that installation rule does not settle local zoning approval18.

Building a home in LaMoure County: what are the steps?

  1. Ask the LaMoure County Auditor to identify the parcel's township and provide the township contact and zoning status9.
  1. Ask the township or city whether the project needs zoning approval, a building permit, inspections or a certificate of occupancy; those countywide requirements could not be confirmed1.
  1. Contact Central Valley Health District before siting the house because the septic permit must be obtained before system work begins311.
  1. Apply to the Road Department before creating, changing or removing access within a county highway right-of-way; work cannot start until the permit is issued7.
  1. If the site lies in a designated floodplain, obtain the county floodplain development permit before work starts613.
  1. Ask each enforcing jurisdiction for its fees because building permit and plan-review charges are set by the applicable governing authority19.

What should you check before buying land in LaMoure County?

Confirm township zoning, legal access, floodplain status, septic feasibility and water before closing. Development in a designated floodplain requires a county permit before work, including buildings, grading, excavation, mobile homes, campgrounds and storage6. A new or changed driveway in a county highway right-of-way also requires approval before construction7. About 98.9% of county land has a slope of 15% or less, while about 75% of soils are mapped without severe limits for a conventional drainfield2016. Annual precipitation averages about 21.7 inches, and severe drought occurs in about 9.6% of years, making well yield worth investigating2122. A water-appropriation permit is required above 12.5 acre-feet per year, while qualifying lower-use wells must still be reported to the Department of Water Resources23.

Watch-outs

  • LaMoure County confirms township zoning but does not expressly confirm whether a separate countywide zoning ordinance exists; ask the Auditor and the parcel's township29.
  • Floodplain development requires a permit before work and can include buildings, grading, excavation, mobile homes, campgrounds and storage6.
  • Private-land RV living, tiny-home occupancy, minimum dwelling size and owner-builder relief could not be confirmed; ask the parcel's township before committing to a plan52.

Sources

  1. ND DEQ - Kennison Township (LaMoure County) Zoning Ordinance (2026 county census)
  2. LaMoure County Townships, quoted and re-checked
  3. On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems, quoted and re-checked
  4. ND DEQ - Kennison Township (LaMoure County) Zoning Ordinance (2026 county census)
  5. (2026 county census)
  6. LaMoure County Floodplain Development Permit, quoted and re-checked
  7. Driveway Application & Permit, quoted and re-checked
  8. Building Codes (North Dakota statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  9. LaMoure County Auditor (lamourecountynd.com)
  10. North Dakota Century Code Chapter 54-21.3, State Building Code (North Dakota statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  11. Central Valley Health District Environmental Health (centralvalleyhealth.org)
  12. LaMoure County Road Department (lamourecountynd.com)
  13. LaMoure County Floodplain Administrator (lamourecountynd.com)
  14. North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 11-33, County Zoning (North Dakota statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  15. LaMoure County - Environmental Health (2026 county census)
  16. Share of soils without severe limits for a conventional septic drain field (USDA SSURGO): Bolthole Index county data
  17. Parks and Recreation FAQ (North Dakota statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  18. Manufactured Home Installation Program (North Dakota statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  19. 2026 North Dakota State Building Code Book (North Dakota statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  20. Share of land at 15% slope or less: Bolthole Index county data
  21. Annual precipitation: Bolthole Index county data
  22. Share of years in severe drought: Bolthole Index county data
  23. Water Appropriation Permits (North Dakota statewide rule), quoted and re-checked

Written September 28, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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LaMoure County in North Dakota

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How LaMoure County scores

Seclusion84100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency20100% ev.
Admin Boringness5690% ev.
Durability44100% ev.
Property Autonomy73100% ev.
Carry Cost8094% ev.

Evidence strength: 98%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$145kTypical home
1%Property tax
$3,133Land / acre
21.7"Annual rain
9.6% of yrsSevere drought
4.4 / yr (+3.9)Mid-century 100°F days
20.8 daysMid-century dry spell
1.54" (+7.2%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.59×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
state median fallbackInsurance basis
1,407People within 30 min
270,809People within 2 hr
2,145Radius comparison (15 mi)
3.6People / sq mi
23.3%Federal land
98.9%Land at 15% slope or less
75%Septic soil without severe limits
542,715 acWorkable land screen
0.7%Wooded land
15.5 tonsBiomass / forest ac
41.8°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for LaMoure County

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LaMoure County rules

  • Local zoningVaries (with conditions)

    Local zoning across LaMoure County, aggregated from township-level ordinances; the county does not claim to administer each local ordinance.

    • The official county page states that 18 LaMoure County townships have zoning ordinances.
    • Applicable rules depend on the township or incorporated municipality.
    “There are 32 LaMoure County Townships: [...] The document below shows which 18 LaMoure County Townships have Zoning Ordinances (updated December 27, 2024).”
  • Septic permitRequired

    On-site wastewater treatment system installation in LaMoure County.

    • The installer must also obtain a no-cost state DEQ installer license.
    • The permit is obtained from the local public health unit before work begins.
    • Installers must follow local codes.
    “All installers must obtain a license from the department, which is issued at no cost, and secure a permit from their local public health unit before beginning work on a system.”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    New, modified, or removed private, commercial, or agricultural driveway access on a LaMoure County highway right-of-way.

    • The application requires the work to comply with the attached specifications.
    • No work may start until the application is approved and the permit issued.
    • The applicant bears construction and improvement costs.
    • The driveway is subject to county supervision and final inspection.

    driveway side slope: 6:1

    “No work under this application is to be started until the application is approved and the permit issued. [...] Driveway side slopes shall be constructed 6:1. No construction shall be considered as completed until checked and approved by the County Highway Department.”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Development within designated floodplains in LaMoure County.

    • The permit applies to all activities within designated floodplains, including buildings, grading, excavation, drilling, mobile homes, campgrounds, and storage activities.
    • No work may begin until issuance.
    • Development may not be used or occupied until final inspection, final elevation, and community approval.
    • The permit expires if work has not commenced within three months of issuance and by the permit expiration date.
    • Other local, state, and federal permits may be required.
    “Any party undertaking development within a designated floodplain must obtain a floodplain development permit prior to the work commencing.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    County utility permits for crossings and access to county roads or rights-of-way.

    • The published fees apply to the utility permit form, not necessarily to every county permit.

    boring crossing fee: 25 USD · open-cut crossing fee: 50 USD · right-of-way access maintenance fee: 200 USD (plus $25.00 per mile)

    “Grantee shall pay a fee as follows: Crossing fee: $25.00 boring fee $50.00 open cut Right-of-Way access fee: $200.00 maintenance fee, plus $25.00 per mile.”
  • Permit processPartial

    County driveway/access and floodplain-development permits.

    • Driveway applications and fees are submitted to the County Highway Department.
    • No driveway work may begin until approval and permit issuance.
    • Floodplain development requires submission to the County Emergency Manager and no work may begin until issuance.
    • Other local, state, and federal permits may also be required.
    “Floodplain Development Permit Submission Complete the application and submit by email to [email protected], or mail/drop off to: LaMoure County Emergency Manager, 202 4th Ave NE, LaMoure, ND 58458 (drop at the Courthouse to the Auditor's office).”
  • Building permitLimited

    North Dakota has no statewide building code enforcement in unincorporated areas; in LaMoure County building/zoning permits are issued only where a township has adopted a zoning ordinance (e.g., Kennison Township) or within incorporated cities, not county-wide.

    ND DEQ - Kennison Township (LaMoure County) Zoning Ordinance ↗Scouted from the county site, not yet independently re-checked

  • County-wide zoningPresent

    Zoning in LaMoure County is administered at the township level rather than by a single county-wide ordinance; at least Kennison Township has an adopted zoning ordinance on file with ND DEQ.

    ND DEQ - Kennison Township (LaMoure County) Zoning Ordinance ↗Scouted from the county site, not yet independently re-checked

North Dakota rules that apply here

  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    The North Dakota State Building Code, consisting of the IBC, IRC, IMC, and IFGC, with the 2024 updates and stated amendments effective statewide as the state code framework.

    • Community Services updates and amends the state code but does not enforce it.
    • The 2024 updates to the IBC, IRC, IMC, and IFGC, plus the 2024 IECC and IEBC versions and proposed amendments, were adopted on September 11, 2025.
    • The new North Dakota State Building Code went into effect January 1, 2026.
    • Appendix chapters are not part of the state building code unless specifically adopted.

    code versions adopted: 2024 IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, and IEBC with proposed amendments · effective date: 2026-01-01

    “adopted the 2024 updates to the IBC, IRC, IMC, and IFGC and the proposed amendments.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Factory-built modular residential or commercial structures manufactured in North Dakota or intended for placement in North Dakota, where the manufacturer produces two or more modular residential or commercial structures per year.

    • The manufacturer must contract with a third party for inspection during the manufacturing process in the factory.
    • The third-party inspector must be approved as a certified third-party inspector by the Division of Community Services.
    • The inspection covers applicable building, electrical, fire, and plumbing codes and standards.
    • When a certified third-party inspector monitors compliance during factory manufacturing, no further inspection by state or local building, electrical, fire, or plumbing inspectors may be required for that structure during the manufacturing process in the factory.
    • The statutory provision does not apply to a factory manufacturing fewer than two residential or commercial structures per year; the Commerce program page states that manufacturers producing less than two modular structures per year are exempt but must submit a yearly certification of exemption.

    annual modular structures produced: >= 2 structures/year (Factories producing fewer than two residential or commercial structures per year are exempt from the statutory provision; the Commerce program page requires a yearly certification of exemption.)

    “shall contract with a third party for the inspection of the structure for compliance with all applicable building, electrical, fire, and plumbing codes and standards”
  • Manufactured homesLimited

    New manufactured homes installed in North Dakota for residential purposes.

    • Installation must be performed by an installer licensed by the Division of Community Services.
    • The home must be inspected by an inspector licensed by the Division of Community Services.
    • The installer must first apply for and receive authorization to install the home from a licensed inspector.
    • A minimum of two inspections are required on a double-wide home and one inspection on a single-wide home.
    • After installation meets the installation requirements, an insignia is attached to show the home passes inspections.

    minimum inspections for double-wide manufactured home: >= 2 inspections · minimum inspections for single-wide manufactured home: 1 inspection

    “All new manufactured homes installed in North Dakota for residential purposes must be installed by an installer licensed by the Division of Community Services and inspected by an inspector licensed by the Division of Community Services.”
  • Who permits septicMixed (with conditions)

    On-site wastewater treatment systems serving LaMoure County.

    • North Dakota DEQ licenses installers.
    • A local public health unit issues the system permit.
    • Installers must follow local codes.
    “The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality oversees the licensing of onsite wastewater treatment system installers under the authority of NDCC 23.1-07.1 . All installers must obtain a license from the department, which is issued at no cost, and secure a permit from their local public health unit before beginning work on a system. Installers are required to follow local codes, and licenses may be revoked for cause under NDCC 23.1-07.1-03 (Licensing) .”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Mixed — On-site wastewater treatment systems statewide in North Dakota.
      “The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality oversees the licensing of onsite wastewater treatment system installers”
  • Well permitLimited

    Private water-supply wells statewide in North Dakota.

    • A water appropriation permit from the North Dakota Department of Water Resources is required when annual withdrawal exceeds 12.5 acre-feet.
    • A permit is not needed for wells drawing less than 12.5 acre-feet per year, according to the official private-well guide.
    • For domestic, livestock, fish and wildlife, and recreational uses below 12.5 acre-feet per year, the location and capacity of constructed works must be reported to the Department of Water Resources.
    • Anyone hired to construct, install, or repair a well, pump, or pitless unit must be licensed; individuals may install or repair wells on their own property without a license.

    annual water withdrawal threshold: > 12.5 acre-feet per year (Domestic, livestock, fish and wildlife, and recreational uses below this threshold do not require a water appropriation permit but must be reported.) · annual water withdrawal threshold: > 4073137 gallons per year (Equivalent threshold stated by the Department of Water Resources.)

    “Domestic, municipal, public, livestock, fish and wildlife, and recreational water use exceeding 12.5 acre-feet (4,073,137 gallons or 96,979 barrels) per year.”
  • Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    Buildings used for agricultural purposes under North Dakota's State Building Code.

    • The statute defines agricultural purposes to include agriculture, farming, ranching, dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and animal and poultry husbandry.
    • The exemption does not apply when the building is a place of human habitation or is for use by the public.
    • The exemption is from Chapter 54-21.3, the State Building Code chapter; other applicable laws or local authorities may still apply.
    “Any building used for agricultural purposes, unless a place of human habitation or for use by the public, is exempt from this chapter.”
  • Short-term rentalsLimited

    Transient lodging rentals held out to the public for a charge in North Dakota.

    • A lodging license applies to buildings or structures held out to the public where sleeping accommodations are furnished to transient guests for a charge.
    • The lodging license does not apply to a single structure with five or fewer guest rooms and ten or fewer total occupants.
    • The lodging license also does not apply to a series or group of buildings or structures containing five or fewer guest rooms and ten or fewer total occupants.
    • License applications must be submitted at least 30 days before beginning construction or acquiring new ownership; new construction, renovation, or remodeling also requires the Section 3 Plan Review Checklist; after payment, review may take up to 30 calendar days.

    guest-room exemption threshold: <= 5 guest rooms or fewer (Only when total occupants are ten or fewer.) · occupant exemption threshold: <= 10 occupants or fewer (Only when the structure has five or fewer guest rooms.)

    “The lodging license does not apply to: Single structures with five or fewer guest rooms and ten or fewer total occupants.”
  • Campground & park staysLimited

    Camping at North Dakota state-park campsites and cabins administered by the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department.

    • Campsite and cabin occupancy is limited to no more than 14 nights in any 30-day period.
    • All vehicles entering a state park must have a valid daily or annual vehicle entrance permit, including overnight stays and day visits.
    • The cited rule concerns state-park facilities and does not determine camping on private land or land governed by local ordinances.

    maximum campsite or cabin occupancy: <= 14 nights in any 30-day period

    “Campsite and cabin occupancy is limited to no more than 14 nights in any 30-day period.”
  • county zoning authorityGeneral

    North Dakota counties adopting zoning regulations for land and buildings within the county, including unincorporated areas.

    • The authority is exercised by the board of county commissioners.
    • Regulation is subject to North Dakota Century Code chapter 54-21.3.
    • The authority covers the location and use of buildings and structures and the use, condition of use, or occupancy of lands for residence, recreation, and other purposes.
    • County zoning regulations must be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan.
    • A county may divide all or any parts of the county into districts, and regulations must be uniform within each district but may differ between districts.
    • County zoning regulations must account for the statutory limitations governing farming, ranching, and animal feeding operations in section 11-33-02.1.
    • The board must state the grounds for approving or disapproving zoning amendments or variances, and written findings must be included in the records.
    • The board must establish zoning requirements for solid waste disposal and incineration facilities before July 1, 1994.
    • The board may impose tipping or other fees on solid waste management and incineration facilities, but may not impose a fee under this section on an energy conversion facility or coal mining operation that disposes of its waste onsite.
    • The board may establish institutional controls addressing environmental concerns with the department of environmental quality under section 23.1-10-16.
    “For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, public convenience, general prosperity, and public welfare, the board of county commissioners of any county may regulate and restrict within the county, subject to chapter 54-21.3, the location and the use of buildings and structures and the use, condition of use, or occupancy of lands for residence, recreation, and other purposes.”

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  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemptions from building requirements in LaMoure County.
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy in LaMoure County.
  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size in LaMoure County.
  • Minimum lot size — Minimum lot size in LaMoure County.
  • Setbacks — Building and structure setbacks in LaMoure County.
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  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Septic inspection
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Subdividing land

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in LaMoure County, North Dakota

Is LaMoure County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

LaMoure County scores 51/100 on the Bolthole Index, a solid county profile. Its strengths: deep seclusion — about 1,407 people within a 30-minute drive and manageable long-term carry cost. Watch-outs: thin water margin (21.7″/yr rainfall).

Do you need a building permit in LaMoure County, North Dakota?

LaMoure County requires a building permit only in limited cases (such as floodplains or specific zones), and it enforces county zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Central Valley Health District. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

How much does land cost in LaMoure County, North Dakota?

Land in LaMoure County runs about $3,133 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in LaMoure County?

LaMoure County gets about 21.7" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 9.6% of years.

How remote is LaMoure County?

A representative private-land location has about 1,407 people within a 30-minute drive and 270,809 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

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