Stop. Please contact the Building Official to discuss your project for appropriate permit type.  The Building Official may be reached at (712) 580-7200.  Do not proceed with this application at this time.  

Stop. Please contact the Building Official to discuss your project for appropriate permit type.  The Building Official may be reached at (712) 580-7200.  Do not proceed with this application at this time.  

Stop. Please contact the Building Official to discuss your project for appropriate permit type.  The Building Official may be reached at (712) 580-7200.  Do not proceed with this application at this time.  

To access the Floodplain Application, CLICK HERE.

The approved flood plain maps are avabile on the Iowa Flood Center website.  To access the site, CLICK HERE.  Select Clay County and zoom in on the map to your property address to see if it is affected by he Flood Plan.  

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)
2. Floor Plan(s)
3. Exterior Elevation(s)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Floor Plan(s)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)
2. Floor Plan(s)
3. Exterior Elevation(s) (optional)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

This Accessory Building permit section is to be completed if your project meets the following criteria:

1. Is detached from the primary structure;
2. Is a NEW prebuilt structure less than 12' wide and 15' high. (15' total height includes height of strucutre on trailer)  

If your project does not meet both of these criteria, please contact the Planning Department at (712) 580-7200 for assistance to determine the correct permit application. 

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

A Moving Permit is required if your project meets one of the following conditions: 

1. a NEW prebuilt structure is brought to the property and is greater than 12' in width and 15' in height (15' height is loaded height when on moving trailer),
2. or an existing structure of any size

If your project does not meet one of the conditions above, you may need a different type of permit for your project.  Please contact the Planning Department for assistance at (712) 580-7200.

You will need to provide the following documents:

1. Photos of all sides of the structure being moved
2. Route map indicating the city streets that the structure will be moved (from city limits to the poject site)
3. Site plan with dimensions to adjacent property lines

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.  

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Please contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at (712) 262-4177 for proper Asbestos Abatement procedures.  

You need to supply photos of the structure to be demolished.

Reminder: You permit application will not be processed until your photos have been submitted to City Hall. 

This Accessory Building permit section is to be completed if your project meets the following criteria:

1. Is detached from the primary structure;
2. Is built from scratch onsite

If your project does not meet both of these criteria, please contact the Planning Department at (712) 580-7200 for assistance to determine the correct permit application. 

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Property owner is responsible for accuracy of property lines.  If you need assistance in locating your property lines, contact a land surveyor.

A Sign Permit Application will need to be completed for the sign portion of your project.  The Construction Permit does not cover signs.  Please contact the Spencer Planning Department with questions at (712) 580-7200.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)
2. Floor Plan(s)
3. Exterior Elevation(s)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are recieved at City Hall. 

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Floor Plan(s)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Your project requires teh following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)
2. Floor Plan(s)
3. Exterior Elevation(s) (optional)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are recived at City Hall. 

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

This Accessory Building permit section is to be completed if your project meets the following criteria:

1. Is detached from the primary structure;
2. Is a NEW prebuilt structure less than 12' wide and 15' high. (15' total height inludes height of strucutre on trailer)  

If your project does not meet both of these criteria, please contact the Planning Department at (712) 580-7200 for assistance to determine the correct permit application. 

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall. 

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

A Moving Permit is required if your project meets one of the following conditions: 

1. a NEW prebuilt structure is brought to the property and is greater than 12' in width and 15' in height,
2. or an existing structure of any size

If your project does not meet one of the conditions above, you may need a different type of permit for your project.  Please contact the Planning Department for assistance at (712) 580-7200.

You will need to provide the following documents:

1. Photos of all sides of the structure being moved
2. Route map indicating the city streets that the structure will be moved (from city limits to the project site)
3. Site plan with dimensions to adjacent property lines

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.  

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Please contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at (712) 262-4177 for proper Asbestos Abatement procedures.  

You need to supply photos of the structure to be demolished. 

Reminder: You permit application will not be processed until your photos have been submitted to City Hall. 

This Accessory Building permit section is to be completed if your project meets the following criteria:

1. Is detached from the primary structure;
2. Is built from scratch onsite

If your project does not meet both of these criteria, please contact the Planning Department at (712) 580-7200 for assistance to determine the correct permit application. 

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these document are recived at City Hall.

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are recived at City Hall. 

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are recived at City Hall. 

Property owner is responsible for accuracy of property lines.  If you need assistance in locating your property lines, contact a land surveyor.

A Sign Permit Application will need to be completed for the sign portion of your project.  The Construction Permit does not cover signs.  Please contact the Spencer Planning Department with questions at (712) 580-7200.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)
2. Floor Plan(s)
3. Exterior Elevation(s)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are recieved at City Hall.

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:Floor Plan(s)

Reminder: Your permit applicaiton will not be processed until these documents are recieved at City Hall.

This Accessory Building permit section is to be completed if your project meets the following criteria:

1. Is detached from the primary structure;
2. Is a NEW prebuilt structure less than 12' wide and 15' high. (15' total height inludes height of strucutre on trailer)  

If your project does not meet both of these criteria, please contact the Planning Department at (712) 580-7200 for assistance to determine the correct permit application. 

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are recieved at City Hall. 

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Youor project requires the follwoing document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)
2. Floor Plan(s)
3. Exterior Elevtion(s) (optional)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are recieved at City Hall. 

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

A Moving Permit is required if your project meets one of the following conditions: 

1. a NEW prebuilt structure is brought to the property and is greater than 12' in width and 15' in height,
2. or an existing structure of any size

If your project does not meet one of the conditions above, you may need a different type of permit for your project.  Please contact the Planning Department for assistance at (712) 580-7200.

You will need to provide the following documents:

1. Photos of all sides of the structure being moved
2. Route map indicating the city streets that the strucutre will be moved (from city limits to the project site)
3. Site plan with dimensions to adjacent property lines

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall. 

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Please contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at (712) 262-4177 for proper Asbestos Abatement procedures. 

You need to supply photos of the structure to be demolished. 

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until your photos have been submitted to City Hall. 

This Accessory Building permit section is to be completed if your project meets the following criteria:

1. Is detached from the primary structure;
2. Is built from scratch onsite

If your project does not meet both of these criteria, please contact the Planning Department at (712) 580-7200 for assistance to determine the correct permit application. 

Your project requires teh follwoing document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall. 

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228.  Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.

Your project requires the following document(s) be sbumitted along with your application:

1. Site Plan (Your project area to be clearly illustrated with dimensions to adjacent property lines.)

Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.

Property owner is responsible for accuracy of property lines.  If you need assistance in locating your property lines, contact a land surveyor.

I, by signature, acknowledge and agree to the conditions of this permit; will meet the provisions of the building, fire, electrical, plumbing, accessibility, and energy codes that may be applicable to the submitted project; and will follow the building & zoning regulations outlined in the Spencer City Code. I, hereby will defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City of Spencer and its employees from any and all liability from any claim or cause of action which any person may claim to have by reason of any actual or alleged failure on the part of the undersigned applicant to comply with the terms and provisions thereof. I, hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and its attachments and know the same to be complete, true, and correct. All provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work shall be complied with whether specified herein or not. I agree and will provide notification of any change prior to construction. The granting of this permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state or local laws regulating construction or the performance of construction. The approved permit allows the construction of the building/structure as noted on this application and any submitted documentation. Any unauthorized change to approved permit and plans, or use of property, as presented will render this permit null and void.