Permitting

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Constructing a new home or other structure? Remodeling or adding on to you home? Performing grading work? Installing a new septic system or well? Learn when you need a permit and what the submittal requirements are. Apply online, view review status, pay permit fees and schedule inspections, all from your home, office or mobile device. Pottawattamie County maintains and has adopted the current State of Iowa Building Code(s) as follows:  Adopted Building Codes and Design Criteria.  Our schedule of fees are as follows:  Schedule of Fees

Getting Started is Easy

  • 1.

    Learn

    Learn when you need to apply for a permit and the permit application process.
    Do you need a permit?
  • 2.

    Gather

    Each permit type has different submittal requirements, understand what you'll need to provide to get started.
    Submittal Requirements
  • 3.

    Register

    Register on our website, once registered you can apply for permits, view review status, schedule inspections and more.
    REGISTER Now
  • 4.

    Apply

    Once you've gathered everything needed for your application and registered on our portal you can apply and pay your permit application fees.
    Apply Now