No Construction Work Which Requires a Permit Can Be Started Until a Permit Has Been Issued.

Plan Submittal & Review Requirements
  • The review process will begin once all paperwork has been submitted and all requirements have been met. 
  • Additionally, if there are changes to the plans mid project, we require those updated plans to be submitted and reviewed. Those changes may be subject to additional review fees. 
  • Review times vary depending on the order they are submitted. 
  • Below is a list of items needed for submittal. 
Commercial & Residential Contractor Requirements
General Contractor Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing Contractors
Commercial - City of Bettendorf 250K bond on file  We need the following 3 items
Residential - City of Bettendorf 10K bond on file 1) Contractor License (Iowa Department of Public Health)
  2) Master Certification (Iowa Department of Public Health)
  3) Contractor Registration (Iowa Workforce Development)
New Building Construction Submittal Items
Commercial
 Residential
1) Active City of Bettendorf Commercial Bond 1) Active City of Bettendorf Bond
2) Building Permit Application 2) Building Permit Application
3) Hard Copies of Plans - (3) Full size set & (2) half size set 3) Digital set of plans (Stamped and Signed*)
4) Digital Copy of Plans (Stamped and Signed*) 4) Plot Plan
5) COSESCO Application and Erosion Control Site Plan 5) COSESCO Application and Erosion Control Site Plan
6) Site Plan 6) Survey Certificate
7) COMCHECK 7) RESCHECK
*stamped and signed by a designed professional, engineer, or architect registered to practice in the state of Iowa*
Remodeling, Alterations, Additions Submittal Items
Commercial Residential
1) Active City of Bettendorf bond 1) Active City of Bettendorf bond
2) Building Permit 2) Building Permit
3) Hard Copies of Plans - (2) Full size set & (2) half size set 3) Digital set of plans with as much detail as possible (Signed and Stamped when needed)
4) Digital Copy of Plans (Signed and Stamped) * Homeowners who plan on doing their own construction work, please see below
Homeowners Pulling Their Own Permits
  • Only homeowners who own and live at the home may do their own building/general construction work, such as: additions, remodels, decks, sheds, swimming pools, fences, among others.
  • Electrical permits are allowed to be pulled by the homeowner. However, panel/service work is not allowed by homeowners.
  • Replacement of water lines, faucets, and water closets is also allowed by homeowners. All other plumbing work will need a permit pulled by a State Licensed Plumber.
  • Homeowners may also replace small portions of their private sidewalks, but may not replace the driveway approach (ie: the portion that connects the driveway to the street. That must be applied for by a bonded contractor). 
  • Homeowners who decide to pull their own permits will then be responsible for calling in their own inspections when necessary.