Building Permits & Rental Housing

Building Permit Application thru Linn County Department of Planning & Development

Inspections: 319-892-5130 Fax: 319-892-5155 https://LinnCounty.org

935 2nd Street SW- Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

New Construction: (Commercial and Residential) ** MUST also complete the Utility Application for New Construction thru Palo. **
Remodeling
Electrical
Plumbing
Mechanical
Pools
Solar Panels
Generator Install
Rental Housing
Deck

All contractors, regardless of trade, must have the proper State of Iowa Contractor Registration. Current registration can be determined at http://www2.iwd.state.ia.us/contractor.nsf.

Permits Issued by Palo City Hall:
You will need to obtain a permit from the City of Palo, starting June 1st, 2023 before you may begin work on the following:

Permits needed for the following thru Palo:

Sewer Connection
Water Connection
Driveway/Culvert/Sidewalk ** If you are installing a new driveway, adding to an existing driveway, performing significant repairs to a driveway, installing a culvert, or replacing a culvert you will need this permit. **
Sewer and Water Inspections
2nd Outside Water Meter
Grade, Fill, Ground Cover and Tree Inspection ** If you are planning to do any landscaping work or bring in any dirt you must complete a grade and fill permit. No dirt should be placed in the right of way or within 2 feet of any property line. **
Portable Shed
Fence
Flood Plain Fill
Right-of-Way ** If you are planning any work in the right of way you must obtain a permit before work begins. **
Re-Zoning
Sign
3/4" Water Meter
Smart Point
Utility Application (Water, Sewer & Garbage)
Commercial Property 6% tax Water and 7% tax Sewer
Residential Property 6% tax Water
Demolition ** If you are demolishing a building, you must complete a demolition permit. **
Food Truck/ Mobile Food Vendor
Peddler Permit