Permit and Development Center
- Permit number is required.
- Permit number search: https://permitsearch.dsm.city/
The Permit and Development Center is closed due to COVID-19.
- All permits, payments, and inspections continue to be processed.
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Please email permits@dmgov.org with any questions.
Residential Building Permit Applications
- New Home Permit Application
- Nueva solicitud de permiso para el hogar
- Residential Addition Application
- Residential Remodel/ Repair Application
- Residential Garage/Shed Application
- Residential Deck Permit Application
- Solicitud de Permiso de Patio de Madera (deck)
- Fence Permit Application
Commercial Building Permit Applications
Trades Permit Applications
- Electrical Permit Application
- Solicitud de Permiso Eléctrico
- Mechanical Permit Application
- Solicitud de Permiso Mecánico
- Plumbing Permit Application
Sidewalk/Drive Approach, Right of Way, Grading Permit Applications
- Sidewalk & Driveway Approach Permit Application
- Grading Permit Application
- Right-Of-Way Obstruction/ Excavation Application
- Right-Of Way Obstruction Permit (for projects associated with a building permit)
- Right-Of-Way Excavation Bond Checklist for Plumbing Contractors
- Building Obstruction Permit Guidelines
Floodplain Development Applications
- Floodplain Development Permit Application (Not Associated with a Building)
- Floodplain Development Permit Application (Associated with a Building)
Permit Extension & Cancellation/Refund Requests
- Permit Extension Request
- Solicitud de Extensión de Permiso
- Permit Cancellation & Refund Request
- Solicitud de Cancelación y Reembolso para un Permiso
Tax Abatement Applications
- Single Family Residential Tax Abatement Application
- Solicitud de Reducción de Impuestos (Propiedades Unifamiliares, Dúplex y Adosadas)
- Multi-Family Residential (Apartment) Tax Abatement Application
- Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement Application
Temporary Event Use Permit Application
Permit Fee Calculators
- Mechanical Permit Fee Calculator
- Electrical Permit Fee Calculator
- Plumbing Permit Fee Calculator
- Plan Check Fee Calculator for Commercial Building Permits
Address
602 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
Department Contacts
PDC Administration: Cody Christensen cjchristensen@dmgov.org
Zoning Enforcement: SuAnn Donovan smdonovan@dmgov.org
Building Codes: Brian Bishop bdbishop@dmgov.org
