Building Division
BUILDING DEPARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION
No Construction Work Which Requires a Permit May Be Started Until a Permit Has Been Issued
Permit Fee updates starting February 1st 2024 | |
Temporary Electrical Permit Fee | $50 |
Temporary Heat Inspection Fee | $50 |
Permit Fee updates starting March 1st 2024 | |
Sewer Connection Fee | $150 per bedroom |
Plan Submittal & Review Requirements |
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New Construction Submittal
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Commercial
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Residential |
1) Active City of Bettendorf bond | 1) Active City of Bettendorf bond |
2) Building Permit | 2) Building Permit |
3) Hard Copies of Plans - (3) Full size set & (2) half size set | 3) Digital set of plans (Stamped and Signed*) |
4) Digital Copy of Plans (Stamped and Signed*) | 4) Plot Plan |
5) COSESCO Application and Erosion Control Site Plan | 5) COSESCO Application and Erosion Control Site Plan |
6) Site Plan | 6) Survey Certificate |
Certification substantiating building meets or exceeds IECC requirements (COMCHECK) | Certification substantiating building meets or exceeds IECC requirements (RESCHECK) |
*stamped and signed by a designed professional, engineer, or architect registered to practice in the state of Iowa* |
Remodeling, Alterations, Additions Submittal | |
Commercial | Residential |
1) Active City of Bettendorf bond | 1) Active City of Bettendorf bond |
2) Building Permit | 2) Building Permit |
3) Hard Copies of Plans - (2) Full size set & (2) half size set | 3) Digital set of plans with as much detail as possible (Signed and Stamped when needed) |
4) Digital Copy of Plans (Signed and Stamped*) |
Contractor Requirements | |
General Contractor | Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing Contractors |
Current City of Bettendorf bond on file ($10,000 Surety Bond) | 1) Plumbing & Mechanical - Contractor License and Master Certification (Iowa Department of Public Health) |
2) Electrical – Contractor License and Master Certification (State Fire Marshal Division Electrical Bureau) | |
3) Contractor Registration (Iowa Workforce Development) |
Homeowners Pulling Their Own Permits |
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