Planning and Zoning Services and Permits

The FBI is warning property owners and businesses about a phishing scam in which criminals impersonate city or county planning and zoning officials and request fraudulent permit fees. These emails may include real permit details and ask for payment through wire transfer, peer-to-peer apps, or cryptocurrency.

If you receive an unexpected permit invoice, verify it by calling your city or county government directly using the phone number on the official website.


Reminder: Official Clay County emails will always come from an address ending in @claycountymn.gov.

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2045 Clay County Comprehensive and Transportation Plan

The Board of Commissioners adopted the plan on May 17th, 2022. Please click here to view the plan.    

March Board of Adjustment Meeting 

The Board of Adjustment meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 5:30 PM at the Clay County Courthouse. Please contact Planning and Zoning for instructions if you wish to participate virtually. 

March Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 PM at the Clay County Courthouse. Please contact Planning and Zoning for instructions if you wish to participate virtually.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Clay County Planning Office is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of county citizens through the development, implementation and administration of appropriate planning, zoning and subdivision regulations which follow applicable state and federal laws and the 2045 Clay County Comprehensive & Transportation Plan.

Planning & Zoning Functions