Note – All completed forms must be returned to City Hall for processing.
Building Permit and Application Process
All new construction, remodels, additions, enlargements, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition and alterations require a building permit as well as decks, signs and sheds. A trade permit is required for all plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. For questions about permits, please contact “Safe Building and Compliance” at 515-333-4161 or email office@safebuildingiowa.org. Tax abatement is available for improvements totaling 10% of your assessed property valuation and 15% for commercial properties.
Dog and Cat Licenses
Dogs and cats age 6 months and older are required by ordinance to be licensed. The license fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) per renewal per dog or cat due upon renewal of the animal’s rabies vaccination; either annually or every 3 years. Licenses become delinquent May 1 of each year and the delinquent license fee shall be twenty dollars ($20.00).
Food Truck Application
Fill out the form online or print it and submit it to City Hall for processing.
Peddler, Solicitors, & Transient Merchants Application
Print the form to fill out and submit it to City Hall for processing.
Trade Permit
Urban Chicken Permits
Permits are valid from May 1st thru April 30th annually. Permit fee is $25.00 annually. Permit fees are not pro-rated. Contact City Hall at 515 989-0267 to receive permit application.