Permits & Applications

Regulations

Building permits are required for:

• Accessory buildings
• Finishing previously unfinished spaces
• New construction
• Patios
• Fences
• Remodeling that includes structural, electrical or plumbing changes

Additional regulations are listed in the City of Sioux Center Code of Ordinances (PDF).

Application Information 

(24 hour notice is required for building/project inspection)

Available ONLINE applications and documents include:

• Building Permit online form- For remodels and small construction projects.
• Residential Permit online form- For new residential construction projects
• Commercial Permit online form- For new commercial construction projects
• Temporary Sign Permit Application 

**ONLINE SUBMISSION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED**

• Building Permit Application (PDF) - For remodels and small construction projects.
• New Construction Building Permit (PDF) - For larger new construction projects.
• Commercial Building Permit (PDF) - For commercial building projects.
• Residential Building Permit (PDF) - For new residential building projects.
• Site Improvement Plan
  • Major Site Improvement Plan
  • Minor Site Improvement Plan
• Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
• Sign Permit Application (PDF)
• Temporary Use Permit Application (PDF) - For food vendors and other temporary uses
• Board of Adjustment Application (PDF) - For special exceptions or variances to the Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
• Appeal to the Planning & Zoning Commission (PDF) - Application is for rezoning requests or use-of-property appeal.

Applications need to be filled out and returned to the building, planning and energy office for approval at:
335 1st Avenue NW
Sioux Center, IA 51250
For More Information
If you have any questions regarding permits, please contact Joel at 712-722-0761.