Iowa Energy Code 661-303 requires the energy compliance documents be integrated into your plans.
Fire Department Review (if required): Refer to the North Liberty Fire Department website.
Commercial Building Permits
Required for commercial, industrial and multifamily building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and sewer and water service. Download a building permit fee calculator (Excel spreadsheet).
Commercial Building Permit Submittal InformationResidential Building Permits
Required for new and modification to building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building sewer and water service. Download a building permit fee calculator (Excel spreadsheet).
Residential Building Permit Submittal InformationManufactured Home Permit
Required to install a manufactured home, prior to occupancy. The application fee is $100.
Download Manufacture Home Permit ChecklistSubdivision
Required for the construction of streets, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, storm water management facilities, water distribution systems and other utilities. The application fee is $25.
Download Construction PermitTemporary Business Sale or Event Sign Permit
Temporary signs for business sales or events are available through a self-service process. There is no fee.
Apply for Temporary Sign PermitFire Permits
The North Liberty Fire Department requires and issues permits for commercial fireworks displays, temporary tent and membrane structures, open burning situations and more. Applications can be found at the department’s website.
Fire Permit ApplicationsFence Permits
Required for installing or changing your fence. Find more information here.
Download Fence Permit ApplicationAccessory Building Permits
Required for installation of a patio, installation or moving a shed, using a temporary storage pod, or use of a commercial dumpster (if not covered by a building or demo permit and needed for more than 7 days). Find more information here.
Download Accessory Building Permit ApplicationDriveway Permit
Required for additions and improvements. Find more information here.
Download Driveway Permit ApplicationSidewalk Repair Permit
Required for any work done to a sidewalk. Find more information here.
Download Sidewalk Repair Permit ApplicationZoning Certificate Permit
Required for a new or relocating commercial, industrial or home-based business. Find more information here.
Download Zoning Certificate Permit ApplicationBusiness or Organization Signs Permit
Required for posting, installing or changing a Sign. Find more information here.
Download Sign Permit ApplicationTemporary Use Permit
Required for no-more-than annual temporary uses last between five and 90 days. Find more information here.
Download Temporary Use Permit ApplicationSpecial Event Permit
Required, in general, for temporary uses that are public, commercial in nature, require use of public property, include the consumption of alcohol, amplified music, signage, road closures or temporary structures. For additional details, including exceptions, see city ordinance Chapter 171.03. The completed paperwork should be submitted to Tracey Mulcahey at [email protected] least 60 days prior to the date of your event. An application fee of $50 is due at the time the application is submitted; if the application is submitted less than 30 days prior to the event date, the permit fee will increase to $100. The application fee may be waived for non-profit organizations at the discretion of the City Administrator. City staff will review the application and the City Administrator may approve the permit subject to conditions determined to be appropriate to the specific event.
If your event meets certain guidelines, you can request it be added to our community events calendar.
Download Special Events Guide and ApplicationRental Permit
Rental property in North Liberty must be inspected and licensed as of July 1, 2014.
Apply for a Rental PermitMobile Food Unit
Required for mobile food units, including food trucks and food vending carts, to operated in North Liberty, effective Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 and renewable annually. Fee is $50.
Download Mobile Food Unit Permit ApplicationPeddler Permit
Required for transient sellers. Fee depends on duration of permit.
Download Peddler Permit ApplicationPet License
Required annually for all cats and dogs residing in North Liberty. Fee is $25 per pet for the first year, and free thereafter for a spayed/neutered pet or $25 each year for an intact pet.
Visit Here For Your Pet LicenseUrban Chickens
Required to keep chickens on residential property. Fee depends on duration of permit.
Download Urban Chicken Permit ApplicationGolf Carts
A permit, required to use a golf cart on public streets, can be obtained through the Police Department. The permit is $25 and is valid Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. When applying the owner/operator must provide evidence that the operator is at least 18 years of age and possesses a valid Iowa driver’s license and proof of liability insurance, and the licensed cart must have some additional equipment. Application can be made in person at the Police Department during an inspection of the golf cart.