Land in Wabasha County, MN
Wabasha County runs from the Mississippi River bluffs inland to farm ground around Plainview and Elgin. Wabasha is the county seat, and Lake City, Mazeppa, and Kellogg round it out. You get river bottoms, steep wooded bluffs, and flat tillable land, sometimes on the same parcel.
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Who to call
Planning and zoning, wells, and septic all run through the Wabasha County Environmental Services Department, at the Old Courthouse Annex in Wabasha. Any new, replaced, or repaired septic system needs an approved permit before work starts. New wells need a licensed well contractor and a permit.
Feedlot rules
Wabasha County folded its feedlot rules into the zoning ordinance in 2020. In the A-1, A-2, and A-3 agricultural districts, new manure structures and animal housing have to sit at least 200 feet from the property line. If you're planning animals, or buying next to someone who might, that's worth knowing.
Common Questions
Who handles zoning, wells and septic in Wabasha County?
The Wabasha County Environmental Services Department, at the Old Courthouse Annex in Wabasha. Any new, replaced or repaired septic system needs an approved permit before work starts, and new wells need a licensed well contractor and a permit.
What are the feedlot rules in Wabasha County?
Wabasha County folded its feedlot rules into the zoning ordinance in 2020. In the A-1, A-2 and A-3 agricultural districts, new manure structures and animal housing have to sit at least 200 feet from the property line.
What I look at here
✓ Floodplain and shoreland near the Mississippi and Zumbro
✓ Bluff slopes and where you can actually build
✓ Access and easements, especially on landlocked back acres
✓ Woods, water, and tillable acres
✓ Proximity to the Whitewater WMA, which reaches into the county
County rules and details on this page are summarized from official county sources and can change. Always confirm with the county office before you buy. Last updated: October 2026.
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