Webster County Permits (Iowa)

The Webster County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Webster County permits. Clerks in Webster County, Iowa may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Webster County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Webster County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Badger City Clerk Badger IA 120 1st Avenue Southeast 50516 515-545-4514

Callender Town Clerk Callender IA 415 Thomas Street 50523 515-548-3859

Clare City Clerk Clare IA 203 North Hood Street 50524 515-546-6272

Dayton City Clerk Dayton IA 202 1st Avenue Southwest 50530 515-547-2711

Gowrie Clerk Gowrie IA 1206 Market Street 50543 515-352-3999

Lehigh Clerk Lehigh IA 241 Elm Street 50557 515-359-2311

Otho Town Clerk Otho IA 205 North Highway Street 50569 515-972-4441

Webster County Clerk Fort Dodge IA 701 Central Avenue 50501 515-576-7115

A Webster County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Webster County, Iowa may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Webster County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Clare City Hall Clare IA 119 East Front Street 50524 515-546-6222

Duncombe City Hall Duncombe IA 421 Main Street 50532 515-543-5716

Harcourt Town Hall Harcourt IA 204 South Ash Street 50544 515-354-5341

Vincent City Hall Vincent IA 103 1st Street 50594 515-356-4365


A Webster County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Webster County, Iowa issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Webster County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Webster County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Fort Dodge Planning Department Fort Dodge IA 703 Central Avenue, Ste 4 50501 515-574-3761