Permit Applications & Guidelines

Submit Applications Via Email

Email Building Permit Applications and Plan Documents
Note: Building permit applications and plan documents should be in PDF format and may be limited in size 

For Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical permits please visit the Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing page.

Ankeny One Stop Online Portal: Submit, Track and Pay for Permits Online

  • Applications can be submitted via the City of Ankeny Permit Web Portal. The Portal allows you to submit, track and pay for permits online. Future ability to schedule inspections will also be provided. If you are a contractor please contact the staff for a registration code.
  • Sign permits are now available to submit via the Web Portal.

Before you begin a project, it is important that you become familiar with all the City of Ankeny building and zoning regulations that apply to your project. 

Commercial Project

  1. 2021 Codes Handout - Commercial New, Adds and Alterations (PDF)
  2. Application - Change of Use and Handout (PDF)
  3. Application - Commercial Additions (PDF)
  4. Application - Commercial Alteration (PDF)
  5. Application - Commercial New Building (PDF)
  6. Architectural - Engineering Exemption Certification (PDF)
  7. Guide for Plan Submittals for Multi-Family Structures Handout (PDF)
  8. Multi-Family-Commercial Swimming Pool Application (PDF)
  9. Ramp Handout (PDF)
  10. Single Fixture Accessible Restroom Handout (PDF)

 Residential Project

  1. Addition and Alteration Application and Handout (PDF)
  2. Basement Finish Application and Handout (PDF)
  3. Covered Porch Application (PDF)
  4. Deck Application and Handout (PDF)
  5. Detached Garage Application and Handout (PDF)
  6. Egress Window Application and Handout (PDF)
  7. Gazebo Application and Handout (PDF)
  8. Interior Remodel Application and Handout (PDF)
  9. New Residential Building Construction Application and Handout (PDF)
  10. Pergola Application and Handout (PDF)
  11. Ramp Application and Handout (PDF)
  12. Residential Permit Submittals-Design Info (PDF)
  13. Residential Stair Geometry Handout (PDF)
  14. Shed Application and Handout (PDF)
  15. Smoke Detectors and CO Alarms Handout (PDF)
  16. Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Application and Handout (PDF)

Miscellaneous Project

  1. 9 and 10 Foot MICCC Basement Walls Handout (PDF)
  2. Builder Erosion Control Information (COSESCO) (PDF)
  3. Building Permits Handout (PDF)
  4. Demolition and Removal Application (PDF)
  5. Driveway and Sidewalk Application and Handout (PDF)
  6. Example Site Plan for Single Family Attached Townhomes (PDF)
  7. FEMA Certificate (PDF)
  8. Fence Application and Handout (PDF)
  9. General Information Handout (PDF)
  10. Minimum Protection Elevation MPE Certificate (PDF)
  11. Plat of Survey (PDF)
  12. Recreational Fires Handout (PDF)
  13. Residential Building Setbacks Handout (PDF)
  14. Residential Solar Panel (Photovoltaic) System Handout (PDF)
  15. Retaining Wall Application and Handout (PDF)
  16. Sign - Permanent Application (PDF)
  17. Sign - Temporary Event Application (PDF)
  18. Temporary Membrane Structure Seasonal Sales (PDF)
  19. Wet Basement Cleanup Handout (PDF)

Contact

515-963-3550

Inspections

515-963-3533
515-963-3535 Fax