Get IA Permit Application for Excavations in Public Right-of-Way

The minimum fee will now be $40 for any building permits starting on January 1, 2023. This minimum fee will include all permits up to $4,000 for residential permits and all permits up to $2,000 for commercial permits. The permit fees for all permits above the minimum amounts remain the same.

How long does it take for permit application approval? A permit application may take between 5 to 10 working days to process. Please keep in mind that the more complete the information and drawings are at the time it is submitted, the more likely it is that we can speed up the review process.

Permits are required for the following: New residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and public buildings. Residential building additions (living rooms, family rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, garages, etc.) Commercial building additions or alterations for tenants.

If (when) the local building department discovers that you've been working without a permit, they may notify you to cease work until you receive the proper building permit. You may be charged $500 or more per day for violating building permit laws. Your county can also put a lien on your home if you don't pay the fine.

Permits are required for the following: New residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and public buildings. Residential building additions (living rooms, family rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, garages, etc.) Commercial building additions or alterations for tenants.

Total valuation of building: Building Permit Fee Amount: Less than $2,000: $50.00 More than $2,000 but no more than $25,000: $50.00 for the first $2,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.