Welcome to Our online portal
Through this portal you have access to all of our online services for permitting, planning and zoning, rental housing, and code enforcement. If you have any questions, please email us at building@altoona-iowa.com or call us at 515-957-5128. To schedule an inspection, please call 515-957-5128.
Online Services You Need
BUILDING PERMITS
Finishing your basement? Replacing a water heater or installing a fence? Learn when you need to apply for a permit, submit an application, view permit status, and pay permit fees.
APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
SEARCH FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
LEARN MORE ABOUT PERMITTING
RENTAL HOUSING
Do you own a rental property? Apply for a rental certificate, pay fees, update your information, or learn more about the program.
RENEW YOUR EXISTING RENTAL CERTIFICATE
APPLY FOR A new RENTAL Certificate
SUBMIT A TENANT COMPLAINT
LEARN MORE ABOUT RENTAL HOUSING-
ENGINEERING PERMITS
Completing work in the right-of-way? Traveling through town with an oversize or overweight vehicle? Submit a permit to the Engineering Department online.
APPLY FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT
APPLY FOR AN OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT PERMIT
LEARN MORE ABOUT ENGINEERING-
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Starting a new development project? Learn when you need to go
through Planning and Zoning, what documentation you'll need,
apply, view review status, and pay fees online.
SUBMIT A PRELIMINARY OR FINAL PLAT
SUBMIT A REZONING APPLICATION
SUBMIT A SITE PLAN APPLICATION
LEARN MORE ABOUT DEVELOPMENT
TAX ABATEMENT
Did you purchase a new construction home or make improvements to your existing home? You may qualify for a five year tax abatement.
APPLY FOR TAX ABATEMENT
CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR TAX ABATEMENT
LEARN MORE ABOUT TAX ABATEMENT
CODE COMPLIANCE
Have you seen tall grass, parking on yard, or other code enforcement violations in your neighborhood? If so, submit an online complaint.
Pay A Code Compliance Invoice
FIND/PAY YOUR UNPAID CODE COMPLIANCE INVOICES
IS IT A VIOLATION?
SUBMIT A COMPLAINT-
WATER METERS
Do you need a new water meter for your home or business? Are you installing a secondary meter for your hose bibs or your irrigation system? Purchase your water meter and apply for a plumbing permit by clicking the links below.
PURCHASE A WATER METER
Submit a plumbing permit application
LEARN MORE ABOUT WATER METERS-
ZONING APPLICATIONS
Do you need a Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation
or need to request a variance from the Board of Adjustment? Are you
opening a produce or other temporary sales stand? Apply below. SUBMIT A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
SUBMIT A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION
learn more about zoning