Building Permits in Linn County, Iowa
We checked Linn County's own official pages for 5 types of projects (shed, fence, deck, pool, driveway). Permits are issued by Linn County. Every rule below links to the page it was taken from, so you can confirm it before you start work.
Linn County rules
Shed
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 120 source: linncountyiowa.gov
Fence
- Height limit (ft)
- 7 source: linncountyiowa.gov
Deck
- Conditions
- Required when the deck is attached to the house, exceeds 200 square feet, or is more than 30 inches above adjacent grade. source: linncountyiowa.gov
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 200 source: linncountyiowa.gov
Pool
- Exempt from a permit
- Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep do not require a building permit. source: linncountyiowa.gov
Driveway
- Exempt from a permit
- Sidewalks and driveways do not require a building permit. source: linncountyiowa.gov
Where to apply
Linn County · official website