§ IA Iowa
County permits
Washington County
Washington County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Washington County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Washington County Planning and Zoning, Rural Building and Development Permits
- Website
- Portal ↗
- Online portal
- Portal ↗
- Phone
- 319-653-7785
- Address
- Washington County Courthouse, 222 W Main St, Washington, IA 52353
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Washington County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Washington 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.