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

The minimum permit fee is Not clearly posted on the public permit page. Fees are calculated as: Mixed; city invoices portal permits, while Scott County fee schedule applies to county-routed work. Plan check fee: Scott County review fee noted by LeClaire as $100 for new homes and $500 for new commercial.

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

1. Determine whether the project is city-issued in LeClaire's iWorQ portal or a Scott County permit type that must include LeClaire zoning approval. 2. Submit the LeClaire permit electronically for city-handled permits such as fences, signs, decks, pools, solar, grading, demolition, garages, floodplain development, and right-of-way work. 3. For county-routed trade permits and larger construction, obtain LeClaire zoning approval first, then include county permit forms and any Scott County review fees. 4. Deliver full-size plans and any required hard-copy materials to City Hall when the portal instructions require them. 5. Wait for invoice, pay, then proceed to city and/or county inspections depending on permit type.

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

The following work is generally exempt: No concise public exemption list was located on the reviewed LeClaire page.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Through LeClaire Building Official for city permits and Scott County for county-routed permits.

City Building Permits

LeClaire, IA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in LeClaire, Iowa. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Iowa Scott County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

LeClaire issues zoning and several city permits directly, but Scott County issues and inspects listed building permits under a 28E arrangement.

Department: City of LeClaire Administration / Building Official, with Scott County Planning and Development for county-reviewed building permits
Address: 325 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, IA 52753
Phone: City Hall 563-289-4242; Building Official 563-289-6004
Email: dbockenstedt@leclaireiowa.gov
Website: https://www.leclaireiowa.gov/378/Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open iWorQ permit application portal

Platform: iWorQ permit application portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine whether the project is city-issued in LeClaire's iWorQ portal or a Scott County permit type that must include LeClaire zoning approval.
Submit the LeClaire permit electronically for city-handled permits such as fences, signs, decks, pools, solar, grading, demolition, garages, floodplain development, and right-of-way work.
For county-routed trade permits and larger construction, obtain LeClaire zoning approval first, then include county permit forms and any Scott County review fees.
Deliver full-size plans and any required hard-copy materials to City Hall when the portal instructions require them.
Wait for invoice, pay, then proceed to city and/or county inspections depending on permit type.

Typical processing time: No universal turnaround posted; county review for new house/addition work follows Scott County timing

Source: City of LeClaire Administration / Building Official, with Scott County Planning and Development for county-reviewed building permits

General Requirements

LeClaire says a permit must be obtained and approved before work begins for a broad range of residential and commercial projects

Required Documents

Varies by permit type
full-size plans for certain projects, Scott County deck/garage/solar guides, floodplain application, MidAmerican pool site plan, ResCheck, and utility service application for contractors on some new construction

Permit validity: Not clearly posted on the reviewed LeClaire page
Building code: County-routed permits follow Scott County's posted code adoption; LeClaire also separately issues fire permits
Owner-builder: Not separately summarized on the public permit page
Contractor requirements: Contractors on some projects must submit utility service application and sewer deposit paperwork; Scott County trade permit requirements also apply where county handles permits

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not clearly posted on the public permit page
Plan check fee: Scott County review fee noted by LeClaire as $100 for new homes and $500 for new commercial
Permit fee formula: Mixed; city invoices portal permits, while Scott County fee schedule applies to county-routed work
Reinspection fee: Not clearly posted on the reviewed LeClaire page
Payment note: Page states not to pay until invoice is received; contractor sewer deposit is $100

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

No concise public exemption list was located on the reviewed LeClaire page

Inspections

How to Schedule

Through LeClaire Building Official for city permits and Scott County for county-routed permits (other)

Inspection hours: Building Official listed at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Depends on whether the city or county is the inspecting authority; retaining wall threshold is split between city and county

Not clearly posted

Additional Resources

Building code: County-routed permits follow Scott County's posted code adoption; LeClaire also separately issues fire permits
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

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of LeClaire Administration / Building Official, with Scott County Planning and Development for county-reviewed building permits before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

LeClaire Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in LeClaire, IA?: LeClaire says a permit must be obtained and approved before work begins for a broad range of residential and commercial projects
How much does a building permit cost in LeClaire, IA?: The minimum permit fee is Not clearly posted on the public permit page. Fees are calculated as: Mixed; city invoices portal permits, while Scott County fee schedule applies to county-routed work. Plan check fee: Scott County review fee noted by LeClaire as $100 for new homes and $500 for new commercial.
How do I apply for a building permit in LeClaire, IA?: 1. Determine whether the project is city-issued in LeClaire's iWorQ portal or a Scott County permit type that must include LeClaire zoning approval. 2. Submit the LeClaire permit electronically for city-handled permits such as fences, signs, decks, pools, solar, grading, demolition, garages, floodplain development, and right-of-way work. 3. For county-routed trade permits and larger construction, obtain LeClaire zoning approval first, then include county permit forms and any Scott County review fees. 4. Deliver full-size plans and any required hard-copy materials to City Hall when the portal instructions require them. 5. Wait for invoice, pay, then proceed to city and/or county inspections depending on permit type.
How long does it take to get a building permit in LeClaire, IA?: Typical processing time is No universal turnaround posted; county review for new house/addition work follows Scott County timing.
What work is exempt from building permits in LeClaire, IA?: The following work is generally exempt: No concise public exemption list was located on the reviewed LeClaire page.
How do I schedule a building inspection in LeClaire, IA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Through LeClaire Building Official for city permits and Scott County for county-routed permits.

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