Building Permits
Inspection Procedures
- Permits can be submitted electronically to permits@norwalk.iowa.gov or in person at 705 North Avenue.
- Permits over $500 should be paid for via cash or check.
- Inspections requested require a 24 hour advance notice. Inspections can be scheduled by calling the Department at (515) 981-9530.
- The City's Rental Housing Permit and Inspection Program has resumed. Please contact the Department at (515) 981-9530 to begin the permit process.
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| PROJECT | DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY PERMIT APPLICATION | COST |
| Commercial Building Permit | -2 large sets of stamped plans -Digital plan files emailed to the city -Site plan -Energy documents (COMcheck) -COSESCO form |
Figured by the Building Department |
| Curb Cut (Driveway Approach) | $30 | |
| Deck Permit Application - Informational Flyer | Detailed building plans and site plan | $120 |
| Demolition Permit | $120 | |
| Development Application | Figured by Zoning Administrator | |
| Driveway Replacement or Addition | $30 | |
| Electrical Permit | See Permit | |
| Fence Permit - Informational Flyer | Site plan of property and where fence will be located | $30 |
| Grading Permit | Detailed site plan | $30-$150 |
| Mechanical Permit | See Permit | |
| Plumbing Permit | See Permit | |
| Porch Application | Detailed building plans and site plan | Figured by Building Department |
| Pool Permit - Informational Flyer (Permanent or Seasonal) |
Permanent $45 / Seasonal $30 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 | $30 |
| 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) |
$60 | |
| 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 |