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Iowa - Statewide

Air Quality Construction Permits

Search Iowa air quality construction permit project status, applications, spray booths, and issued permits by city, county, facility name or project number.

Electrical License and Inspections System

Apply for an Iowa electrician license or purchase an electrical permit for electrical installations online.

Environmental Health Services

View information about Iowa environmental health services, including evaluation of waste sites, Grade A milk inspection, swimming pool and spa safety, water fluoridation, and food safety.

Natural Resource Protection

View information about Iowa natural resource protection, including hazardous waste disposal, air and water quality permits, and climate protection.

Restaurant Inspections

Search Iowa restaurant inspection reports by name, address, jurisdiction or date range.

Storm Water Permits

Search for active and inactive storm water permit authorizations issued in Iowa by facility name, owner name, facility address or company name.

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Polk County

City of Ankeny Building Permit Reports

View the City of Ankeny monthly building permit reports.

City of Ankeny Maps

View the City of Ankeny Planning and Building Department maps, including future land use, neighborhood, zoning, street, and traffic count maps.

City of Des Moines Building Permit Activity Reports

View the City of Des Moines monthly building permit activity reports by month from 2014 to present.

City of Des Moines Business Licenses and Permits

View information and requirements about the City of Des Moines business licenses and permits including fees.

City of Des Moines GIS Maps

Search interactive GIS maps of the City of Des Moines such as interactive maps, mobile-friendly maps, notification and seasonal maps, and more.

City of West Des Moines Building Permit Reports

View the City of West Des Moines monthly building permit reports from 2011 to present.

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City of West Des Moines GIS Mapping

Search interactive GIS maps of the City of West Des Moines, such as digital maps, zoning, land use, parks and trails, municipal buildings, street and lane closures, crime, and general city maps, and more.

City of West Des Moines Maps

View various static maps of the City of West Des Moines, such as digital maps, zoning, street maps, comprehensive plan land use map, and more.

City of West Des Moines Water Quality Reports

View the City of West Des Moines water quality reports from 2008 to present.

Ordinances and Maps

View Polk County subdivision ordinance, zoning ordinance, and zoning map.

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