Shelby County, IA
Planning & Zoning
How permitting works in Iowa
Iowa counties have a discretionary role in building permitting. While a county may choose to adopt the state building code for unincorporated areas, they are not legally required to do so by the state, which often results in rural areas having no building permit requirements beyond basic wastewater or zoning approvals.
State code for state buildings; others are local choice.
Contact Information
- Office Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Permit Portal
- https://shelbycounty.iowa.gov/planning_zoning/
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