City of Ames, IA
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BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
** WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ELECTRONIC PLANS **
**CONSTRUCTION PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS**
If you have questions about building codes please contact Scott McCambridge, Assistant Building Official, at
515-239-5253 or scott.mccambridge@cityofames.org.
| PROJECT | APPLICATION / GUIDELINES / STANDARDS |
|
| Additions / Alterations (Commercial) | Application | Submittal Requirements |
| Additions / Alterations (Residential) | Application | |
| Basement Finish | Application | |
| Building Permit Application | Application | |
| Code Modification Application | Application | |
| Cold Weather Concrete Policy | Policy | |
| Commercial Kitchen Requirements | Requirements | |
| Commercial Restroom Requirements | Requirements | |
| COSESCO | Application | |
| Deck (Residential) | Application | Guidelines |
| Demolition | Application | |
| Driveway Access and Paving | Application | |
| Egress Window | Application | Guidelines |
| Fence | No permit required | Fence standards Contact the Planning Department at 515-239-5400 for more information |
| Fireblocking (Residential) | Guidelines | |
| Garage - Attached | Application | |
| Garage - Detached | Application | |
| Meter Request | Utility Customer Service | |
| New Building (Commercial) | Application | Submittal Requirements |
| New Single Family Home (Residential) | Application | |
| Ramp (Commercial) | Application | Guidelines |
| Ramp (Residential) | Application | |
| Remodel (Residential) | Application | |
| Sample Site Plan | Example | |
| Shed | Application | |
| Sign | Application | Standards |
| Solar Panels | Solar Energy System Requirements | |
| Stairs (Commercial) | Application | Guidelines |
| Stairs (Residential) | Application | Guidelines |
| Sunroom | Application | |
Contractors must be registered with the State of Iowa Division of Labor https://www.iowadivisionoflabor.gov/contractor-registration
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