Building Permits

Inspection Procedures
  • All permits should be submitted electronically to permits@norwalk.iowa.gov  
  • All permits should be paid for via credit card.  Contact the Department at (515) 981-9530 or permits@norwalk.iowa.gov to arrange payment.
  • Inspections can be scheduled by calling the Department line at (515) 981-9530.  Normal 24 hour advance notice will still apply.
  • The primary project agent should be the only project representative present for the inspection.
  • The City has suspended all inspections of interior occupied spaces.  Call the Department line at (515) 981-9530 for questions.
  • The City's Rental Housing Permit and Inspection Program will be suspended.  The Department can be contacted to be put on a waitlist for when the Program resumes.

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PROJECT DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY
PERMIT APPLICATION		 COST
Commercial Building Permit -3 large sets of plans
-Digital plan files emailed to the city
-Site plan
-Energy documents
-COSESCO form		 Figured by the Building Department
Curb Cut
(Driveway Approach)
$25
Deck Permit Application
Informational Flyer		 Detailed building plans and site plan $25
Demolition Permit
$100
Development Application

   Figured by Zoning Administrator
Driveway Replacement or Addition
$25
Electrical Permit
See Permit
Fence Permit and Informational Flyer

 Site plan of property and where fence will be located $25
Grading Permit Detailed site plan $25-$125
Mechanical Permit
See Permit
Plumbing Permit
See Permit
Porch Application Detailed building plans and site plan Figured by Building Department
Pool Permit and Informational Flyer
(Permanent or Seasonal) 
Permanent $40 / Seasonal $25 annually
Residential Please see Building a New Home in Norwalk Figured by Building Department
Residential Additions Detailed building plans and site plan Figured by Building Department
Shed/Accessory Bldg. 
(150 sq ft or less)
Additional Information		 Detailed building plans and site plan $25
Shed/Accessory Bldg.
(larger than 150 sq ft)
Additional Information		 Detailed building plans and site plan Figured by Building Department
Sidewalk Application
(new or replacement of city sidewalk only)
$25
Sign Permit Picture of sign, size and location Figured by Zoning Administrator
Variance/Special Use    Figured by Zoning Administrator
Windows (for replacements that are a different size than the original opening)
Egress window guidelines
Figured by Building Department