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SIDING PERMIT? Call City Hall to have the outside meter reading equipment removed by the water department at 319-283-5440 or $175 lost/damaged meter fee will apply.

Effective November 1, 2022, all Residential ELECTRICAL PERMITS must once again be obtained through the City of Oelwein using the system below.

Commercial electrical permit applicants can go to https://iowaelectrical.gov/ to apply for permits and request inspections for commercial electrical.

Learn about when you need a permit, what information you'll need and how to apply.

Remodeling or adding on to you home? Learn when you need a permit, submittal requirements, apply online, view review status, pay permit fees and schedule inspections all from your home, office or mobile device.

 

Getting Started is Easy

  • 1.

    Learn

    Learn when you need to apply for a permit and the permit application process.
    Do you need a permit?
  • 2.

    Gather

    Each permit type has different submittal requirements, understand what you'll need to provide to get started.
    Submittal Requirements
  • 3.

    Register

    Register on our website, once registered you can apply for permits, view review status, schedule inspections and more.
    REGISTER Now
  • 4.

    Apply

    Once you've gathered everything needed for your application and registered on our portal you can apply and pay your permit application fees.
    Apply Now

Notice: As of January 1st, 2022, there will be a 3.49% PayPal fee added to all online payments.