• Home
• Help
• Search
• Text Version

Permit and Development Center

The Permit and Development Center (PDC) functions as a central location for most development related activities in the City of Des Moines. These activities include the following:

Review, approval, and inspection of subdivision plats, site plans and commercial/industrial/residential building projects.

Zoning use inquiries, variance and rezoning requests and other code and licensing related information related to property use and development.

Direct all inquiries to (515) 283-4200.

• General Information

• Fee Outline Associated with a Building Permit
• Current Building Valuation Chart
• Certificate of Compliance-New Buildings
• Certificate of Compliance-Other than New Buildings
• Certification of Exemption from Architectural Practice
• Contractor Registration Law in Iowa
• Description of Applicable Codes
• Des Moines All Building Permits Report for Current Month
• Des Moines Commercial Permits Report for Current Month
• Des Moines New Commercial Building Permit Report for Current Month
• Des Moines New Residential Building Permit Report for Current Month
• Archives of previous Permit Reports
• Flood Information Brochure
• General Permit Requirements Brochure
• Grading Permit
• Grading Permit Waiver
• Hydro-Test Form (for waterlines over 2” in size)
• How to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy
• ICC ES Evaluation Services
• Licensed Contractor Information
• List of Contact Phone Numbers
• NEW EPA Requirements for Safe Renovation, Remodeling, and Painting
• Notification Regarding Lead Based Paint Prior to Renovation, Remodeling and Repainting
• Example of Electrical Permit Application
• Example of Mechanical Permit Application
• Example of Plumbing Permit Application
• Permits and Applications Processed at the PDC
• Plan Review Information
• Plan Review Flow Chart
• Responsibilities of All Parties
• Right of Way Obstruction/Excavation Application
• When are Permits Required
• When is an Architect Required
• When is an Engineer Required
• Tell us what you think of our services
•  

• Commercial Forms

• Bar/Restaurant Patio Requirements
• Code Analysis Information Sheet
• Code Analysis Form PDF
• Code analysis Form Word
• Commercial Building Application Form PDF
• Commercial Building Application Form Word
• Example Code Plan Scheme A
• Example Code Plan Scheme B
• Hazardous Materials Reporting Packet
• Iowa State Energy Code Statement of Review Form
• Special Inspection Agreement Form
• Special Inspection Guide
• Tenant Improvement Form PDF
• Tenant Improvement Form Word
•  

• Residential Forms

• Application Worksheet for Single Family Dwellings and Duplexes
• Board of Adjustment-Conditional, Special
• Board of Adjustment-Exception and Variance Form
• Emergency Escape Windows
• Moving a Structure/House
• Narrow Wall Bracing Information Sheet
• Residential Flood Zone Information
• Residential Garage Brochure
• Residential Grading Requirements
• Residential Plan Review Brochure
• Residential Sidewalks & Driveway Approaches
• Residential Smoke Alarms
• Residential Soil Erosion Control Policy
• Residential Stair, Ramp and Handrail Requirements
•  

• Planning & Zoning

• Affidavit for Occupancy and Use
• City Wide Tax Abatement
• Final Plat Checklist
• Liquor License Agreement Form
• Major Site Plan Checklist
• Minor Site Plan Checklist
• Occupational License and Certificate of Competencies
• Plat of Survey Checklist
• Pre-Application Request Form (Word)
• Pre-Application Request Form (PDF)
• Preliminary Plat Checklist
• PUD Concept Plan Checklist
• Requirements to Alter Density on Residential Property
• Requirements to Develop Commercial Property
• Req. to Obtain DOT Dealers License-Existing Vehicle Display Lots
• Req. to Obtain DOT Dealers License-New Vehicle Display Lots
• Rezoning Application
• Site Plan Ordnance/Landscape Standards
• Subdivision Ordnance
• Transient Vendor Information
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Exception and Variance
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Permit/Conditional Use