Permits

Building Permits

In conjunction with Scott County Iowa, the City of LeClaire issues building permits for a variety of residential and commercial building projects. A permit must be obtained AND approved prior to the commencement of the project and are subject to an inspection process. 

Questions can be directed to the LeClaire Building Official: 

Scott County issues the following building permits:

Plumbing, electrical, mechanical, interior remodeling, roofing, siding, or windows – please proceed to Scott County to apply for the appropriate permit:

• Building Permit Applications | Scott County, Iowa (scottcountyiowa.gov)

The City of LeClaire issues the following building permits:

Fence, Demolition, Sign, Deck*, Solar*, Floodplain, Swimming Pool*, Retaining Wall, Antenna/Tower, Moving Structure, Parking Area, Sidewalk, Driveway, Accessory Structure (Sheds & Garages)*, Storm Drainage/Culvert, Sewer Lateral Connection, Home and Business Building Additions and New Construction, and Grading/Excavation (COSESCO)* – please apply to the City of LeClaire for the appropriate permit:

• City of LeClaire Permit Application Page

*Additional Information required (must be uploaded with permit application):

• Garages/Accessory Structures - A garage or shed permit requires the completion of the Scott County building guide for detached garages.
  DOWNLOAD GUIDE

• Decks – A deck permit requires the completion of the Scott County building guide for uncovered decks and porches.
  DOWNLOAD GUIDE

• Swimming Pools – In addition to the City permit, a MidAmerican site plan must be reviewed and approved by MidAmerican Energy.
  DOWNLOAD SITE PLAN | DOWNLOAD POOL GUIDE

• Solar - A solar permit requires the completion of the Scott County building guide for photovoltaic systems.
  DOWNLOAD STANDARD STRING GUIDE | DOWNLOAD MICRO-INVERTER GUIDE

• Grading/Excavation COSESCO – Major (Greater than 1 acre): In addition to the City permit, a permit is required from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
  DOWNLOAD PERMIT

• Floodplain Development – any construction work in a designated floodplain zone as determined by the FEMA flood map https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home requires a separately issued floodplain permit.
  DOWNLOAD FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION and PERMIT
  DOWNLOAD 100 Year Flood Plain Area Designations