CITY OF WALCOTT
Building Department
Joe Mason, Building Official
(563) 284-6571 ext. 18
walcottbldg@mchsi.com

Building Permits 

The aim of the Walcott Building Department is " to assure a safe and stable built environment through uniform and fair enforcement of all building and related codes." The Building Department is responsible for enforcement of the building codes from permit application through plan review, inspection and final approval of all projects within the city limits. In addition to code enforcement, the department also provides public education and customer assistance. 

No building or structure shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished without first acquiring a building permit. Electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits are required for the installation, repair or alteration of any plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation or air conditioning system. This includes furnaces and hot water heaters. 

Fees are based on valuation of work being done. The fee schedule is taken from the Uniform Building Code and is available at City Hall. 

The Building Department office is located at City Hall, 128 West Lincoln Street, and can be reached by telephoning (563) 284-6571 ext. 18. Feel free to stop by and visit about your next building project or send an e-mail to walcottbldg@mchsi.com


Permit Guidelines

To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first seek zoning approval, if required, and submit a signed application for a permit on the form provided. The applicant must identify the scope of work being done. For new construction, two (2) sets of plans, or other data as required by the Uniform Building Code must be submitted to the Building Department.

Required inspections are identified on the permit card. Permits are valid for one hundred and eighty (180) days. The Building Official may extend a permit for an additional one hundred and eighty (180) days, pending a written request from the permit holder. 

Buildings requiring a Certificate of Occupancy may not be occupied until the Building Official has issued a certificate.