Ottumwa, IA
Building and Code Enforcement
How permitting works in Iowa
In Iowa, cities have a discretionary role. A city may choose to adopt and enforce building codes to manage its growth, but if a city chooses not to, there is no state mandate requiring building permits for private construction within that city's limits.
State code for state buildings; others are local choice.
Contact Information
- Phone
- (641) 683-0650
- Office Hours
- MON 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. TUE 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WED 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. THU 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. FRI 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Website
- https://www.ottumwa.us/
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