Durant, IA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Incorporated city of Durant

Department

City of Durant Building Inspector and City Hall

Address

City Hall, 402 6th St, Durant, IA 52747

Phone

563-785-4451 for City Hall; 319-330-9806 for building inspector

Email

dcavin@cityofdurantiowa.com for city clerk , goerdtservices@outlook.com for building inspector

Website

https://cityofdurantiowa.com/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Permits are required for new construction, alterations, accessory buildings, concrete work, signs, fences, swimming pools over 5000 gallons, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work.
2. The city asks applicants to allow at least 48 hours for permit approval before starting work.
3. All projects require applicable inspections such as staking, footing, plumbing, framing, electrical, mechanical, and final inspections.
4. All general contractors, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians must be licensed with the State of Iowa and their license numbers must be provided with the application.
5. All building permits are valid for one year from issuance.

Typical processing time: At least 48 hours stated on the city page.

Source: City of Durant Building Inspector and City Hall

General Requirements

New construction, building alterations, accessory buildings, concrete work, signs, fences, pools over 5000 gallons, and trade work.

Required Documents

• Permit application and applicable license numbers. Thin data for any additional project-specific submittals.

Permit validity

1 year from date of issuance

Building code

Thin data, no clear code adoption statement found on the public permit page reviewed

Owner-builder

Thin data, no formal owner-builder rule found.

Contractor requirements

State of Iowa licenses required for general contractors, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Thin data

Plan check fee

Thin data

Reinspection fee

Variance fee is $150 non-refundable if permit is denied due to ordinance constraints; other fee details are thin data

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Thin data, no public exempt-work list found

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Contact building inspector at 319-330-9806 or goerdtservices@outlook.com (phone)

Inspection hours

Thin data

Typical inspection sequence: staking, footing, plumbing, framing, electrical, mechanical, final

Thin data, but work without permit can trigger stop-work and city hall processing

Additional Resources

• Building code: Thin data, no clear code adoption statement found on the public permit page reviewed
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• License lookup guide: Iowa Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Iowa Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Iowa hub: Iowa Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Durant Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Durant, IA?

New construction, building alterations, accessory buildings, concrete work, signs, fences, pools over 5000 gallons, and trade work.

How much does a building permit cost in Durant, IA?

The minimum permit fee is Thin data. Plan check fee: Thin data.

How do I apply for a building permit in Durant, IA?

1. Permits are required for new construction, alterations, accessory buildings, concrete work, signs, fences, swimming pools over 5000 gallons, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. 2. The city asks applicants to allow at least 48 hours for permit approval before starting work. 3. All projects require applicable inspections such as staking, footing, plumbing, framing, electrical, mechanical, and final inspections. 4. All general contractors, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians must be licensed with the State of Iowa and their license numbers must be provided with the application. 5. All building permits are valid for one year from issuance.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Durant, IA?

Typical processing time is At least 48 hours stated on the city page..

What work is exempt from building permits in Durant, IA?

The following work is generally exempt: Thin data, no public exempt-work list found.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Durant, IA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact building inspector at 319-330-9806 or goerdtservices@outlook.com.

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