Fees are subject to change.
Building permits are required for all construction in the county unless it is directly related to a farming operation. If there is a question as to whether a permit is required, please call the Environmental Health & Zoning Office at 563-245-2451.
Building Permits · Based on the cost of the structure
Sign Permits · $50
Well Permits · $175
$150 (county) + $25 (state)
Septic System Permits · $175
Zoning Petitions: Regular Meeting · $200
Zoning Petitions: Special Meeting · $300
Board of Adjustment: Regular Meeting · $150
Board of Adjustment: Special Meeting · $200
Board of Adjustment: Commercial Towers · $500
Board of Adjustment: Wind Towers - Private · $100
Board of Adjustment: Wind Towers - Commercial · $1,000
Board of Adjustment: Private Solar
No permit needed
Board of Adjustment: Commercial Solar Farm · $1,000
Preliminary Plat · $150 plus $10 per lot
Major Subdivision Final Plat: 1-4 Lots · $150
Major Subdivision Final Plat: 5-20 Lots · $200
Major Subdivision Final Plat: Over 20 Lots · $225
Minor Subdivision Plat · $50 plus $10 per lot
Re-plat, Re-subdivision, Road Changes: 1-4 Lots · $50
Re-plat, Re-subdivision, Road Changes: 5 Lots+ · $100
Road or Subdivision Name Changes · $50