Building Permit Forms

Building Permit Application

A building permit application is required for ANY new construction, remodel, or property addition within the Van Meter city limits. Safe Building determines fees, and City Hall will contact you with the fee amount once the permit has been approved. Please review the Safe Building Permit Fee Schedule BEFORE proceeding because once a building permit has been turned into City Hall, the homeowner is responsible for ALL permitting fees, EVEN if the build doesn’t happen. Building permits are good for one year, and the work authorized must begin within 180 days of the permit approval. Inspections ARE REQUIRED, and the list of REQUIRED inspections can be found on page two of the building permit application.

Trade Permit

A trade permit application is required for ANY mechanical, plumbing, or electrical work for new construction and home remodels. Costs are $75.00 per trade permit, and Payment must be submitted with completed trade permit applications before permit applications will be sent to our building inspectors, Safe Building. All trade work (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) It MUST be inspected after work is completed. Additional permits may be required with some trade permit requests.

Tax Abatement Application

Applications must be completed and returned to City Hall. Applications will be presented at the first Council meeting of each month. If a tax abatement is approved, the applicant MUST contact the Dallas County Assessor at (515)993-5802 to inspect the property before applying.

Board of Adjustment Appeal

Any Board of Adjustment meeting request must be submitted in writing with a completed BOA Request form. The completed form and any supporting documentation must be returned to City Hall. The completed application will be presented to the Board of Adjustment committee and, if applicable, to the City Council.