Minnesota § 471.462 - WRITTEN ESTIMATE OF CONSULTANT FEES
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§ 471.462. WRITTEN ESTIMATE OF CONSULTANT FEES
For the purposes of this section, "city" means a home rule charter or statutory city. When an applicant applies for a permit, license, or other approval relating to real estate development or construction, the applicant may request that the city provide a written nonbinding estimate of the consulting fees to be charged to the applicant based on information available at that time. If the applicant requests the estimate, the application shall not be deemed complete until the city has:
(1) provided an estimate to the applicant;
(2) received the required application fees, as specified by the city;
(3) received a signed acceptance of the fee estimate from the applicant; and
(4) received a signed statement that the applicant has not relied on the estimate of fees in its decision to proceed with the final application from the applicant.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 471.462
What does Minnesota Statutes § 471.462 cover?
Section 471.462 ("WRITTEN ESTIMATE OF CONSULTANT FEES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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