Fees
Building permits are required for all construction in the county unless it is directly related to a farming operation. Farms are defined as 40 acres or more with the typical farming practices. If there is a question as to whether a permit is required please call the Health and Zoning Office at 563-245-2451.
- Building Permits
- Residence of any type (includes house or cabin): $150
- All other Buildings: $50
- Sign Permits: $50
- Permit fees are 3 times the building or sign permit fee for projects started before a permit is issued.
- Well Permits: $125
- $100 (county) + $25 (state)
- Septic System Permits: $125
- Zoning Petitions
- Regular Meeting: $150
- Special Meeting: $200
- Board of Adjustments
- Regular Meeting: $100
- Special Meeting: $200
- Commercial Towers: $250
- Wind Towers
- Private: $100
- Commercial: $250
- Preliminary Plat: $150 plus $10 per lot
- Major Subdivision Final Plat
- 1-4 Lots: $150
- 5-20 Lots: $200
- Over 20 Lots: $225
- Minor Subdivision Plat: $50 plus $10 per lot
- Re-plat, Re-subdivision, Road Changes
- 1-4 lots: $50
- 5 lots or more: $100
- Road or Subdivision Name Changes: $50