How to Apply for Permits:

The following permits can be applied for online:

Building - Roof/Siding/Doors/Windows/Fascia & Soffits
Mechanical – Furnace & Air Conditioners, Residential Minor Work
Plumbing – fixtures, Water Heater & Water Softeners
Electrical - Residential Minor Work
RPZ New Install - RPZ New Install/Replacement
RPZ Test - RPZ Rebuild/Repair, RPZ Test

1. Login     *Contractors - your password is your company phone number with no area code or dashes*
2. Apply for Permit
3. Select Permit Type and Subtype.
4. Enter description and Job Value.
5. Search for location (address)
6. First time users will need to create a User Profile)
** Please note that you must click the "Click on here to Search" icon above the location fields. Type in the STREET NAME only without the house number. Partial street name is better for searching (i.e. PLEA vs. PLEASANT)
7. Select Property Owner or Contractor

Click Go to Next Step>>

8. Enter applicable information

Click Go to Next Step>>

9. Confirm your information and attach any applicable documents.

****NOTE, ONCE YOU HAVE PRESSED FINISH, YOUR ENTRY CANNOT BE DELETED ****

You can “Remove Selected Items”, but it will still show as an active permit. If you need a permit voided because you are no longer going to apply for a permit, please contact Sara Shonrock or Cathie Elton.

Click Finish>>

10. Select items to be paid, and submit your credit card information.
11. Print/View permits. If you have multiple permits, select “View Cart” and check the “Show Paid Items box”, this will bring you back to all paid permits, or simply hit the Back arrow.

To apply for all other permits and contractor's licenses go the Building Inspections home page.

For further help, please contact or Sara Shonrock or Cathie Elton.


Certification Of Taxes Paid:
Prior to the city processing or approving any permit application under the city's official controls, the applicant shall provide certification to the city that there are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or city utility fees due for the property to which the application relates. Applications for permits shall not be processed until outstanding amounts are paid in full. Property taxes which are being paid under the provisions of a stipulation, order, or confession of judgment, or which are being appealed as provided by law, are not considered delinquent for purposes of this section provided all required payments that are due under the terms of the stipulation, order, confession of judgment, or appeal have been paid. (Ord. 1230, 2-22-2011)


How to Schedule Inspections:

REQUEST INSPECTION – Contractors only at this time:

1. Login
2. Click on the PERMITS search box in the middle of the page.
3. Use the search fields to conduct your specific permit search
4. Double click on the permit
5. Select the Inspection tab
6. Inspections can only be requested if permit has been issued.
7. Select Schedule Date. ***The city will contact you with an available time***

***Note*** Inspections can only be requested if the permit has been Issued.


How to Renew Contractor Licenses: 
All Mechanical and Plumbing Licenses will need to be completed by visiting the Building Inspections home page.

How to Apply for all other permits:
At this time all Electrical, Fire Protection, Gas Piping, Fire Place, Sewer & Water, Grading/Demo, Sign permits and *Commercial & Building permits that are based on valuation are not available through our online Web Portal.

These include but not limited to:
*Commercial Permits and Building Permits that require plan review (Basement re-finish, Additions, Remodels, Upgrades, Porches, Decks and Accessory Buildings).
These applications can all be found on the Building Inspections home page. 

How to Apply for New Projects:

1. Login
2. Click on the link “Apply for a project” under Action.

3. Enter Project Type and Location

• Select a PROJECT Type: Development App
• Select a Subtype from the list
• In the Description box state the proposed use and a description of project proposed or variance requested.
• Under Location click on the Click to Search button. This searches by street name or partial street name. Select address from the search list.
• Your Relation to this Project – check one of the boxes. If you are not the owner, check the contractor box.

Click Go to Next Step>>

4. Enter Applicant/Contact/Owner
Fill in all information for applicant, contact and owner information. You can add additional contacts by using the drop down box near the top of the page.

Click Go to Next Step>> 

5. Confirm and Record
This page shows a summary of your applications. It will indicate what was applied for, location and fees to be paid.
Click <Finish> to get to the cart and process your payment.

For further help, please contact Jane Hovind.