Building Division

Core Functions

The Building Division is primarily responsible for the following functions:

  • Building plan review
  • Building inspections
  • Code administration for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits
  • Permit and inspection services for Alburnett, Bertram, Center Point, Ely, Lisbon, Mount Vernon, Springville, and unincorporated Linn County

Apply Online - Permit Applications

  • Online applications are available to homeowners and contractors for building, electrical, mechanical & plumbing permits.    
  • For further assistance, step by step instructions are available for contractors and for homeowners.
  • A web pin is required for contractors to create an account. To obtain your web pin, contact our office at 319-892-5130.
  • Calculate permit fees.    

Permit Search & Inspection Requests

If you have any questions, please contact Planning & Development at 319-892-5130.

Permit Applications

Construction plans are required to be in .pdf format.  Plans that are 11” x 17” or smaller can be scanned for you.  Larger, full size building plans may be transferred from a flash drive or by email.  All digital plans are required to allow digital signatures and markups.  

  1. 2021 Appeal Boards Calendar (PDF)
  2. Building Board of Appeals Application (Ag Exemption) (PDF)
  3. Building Board of Appeals Application (Regular) (PDF)
  4. Commercial Sub-Permit Application (PDF)
  5. Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
  6. Electrical Board of Appeals Application (PDF)
  1. Mechanical Board of Appeals Application (PDF)
  2. Plumbing Board of Appeals Application (PDF)
  3. Residential Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Residential Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
  5. Residential Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)