Madison County

Madison County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Madison County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Madison County Zoning Department
Website: Portal ↗
Online portal: Portal ↗
Phone: (515) 462-2636
Email: Not clearly published on the reviewed county zoning page
Address: Madison County Annex, Lower Level, 201 West Court, Winterset, IA 50273

Full unincorporated Madison County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Madison County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Madison County, Iowa. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.