Applications & Permits
Do I Need a Permit from Marshall County?
All of unincorporated Marshall County is zoned and permits are required for most structures (pole buildings, dwellings, decks, signs, etc.). A permit is required when any excavating, erecting, constructing, reconstructing or enlarging is done on a property. This also includes altering or moving of a building or structure. A permit is also required to change the use or occupancy of any building, structure or land from one classification to another, or to change a non-conforming use without the issuance of a Building Permit.
Building Permit Fees
For values of $0-$10,000 a fee of 3% of the value. For values of $10,001 and up a fee of $300 plus 0.2% of the total value.
Electrical Permits
Iowa State Electrical Permits and Inspections are NOT performed by Marshall County. Please visit the State of Iowa Electrical Permit webpage for information on electrical permits and inspections.
State of Iowa Electrical Permit
Variance Request
A variance request is a legal waiver granted by the Marshall County Board of Adjustment that allows a property owner to bypass specific zoning restrictions, such as building setbacks or dimensional changes, due to unique physical hardships.
Conditional Use Permit
A Conditional-Use Permit (CUP) is intended to accommodate those types of uses that don’t fit neatly into a particular zoning district, and which have the potential to impact surrounding properties. Examples of uses that require a CUP include sand and gravel mining operations, Renewable Energy sites, and most communications (cellular) towers. As part of the approval process, the Board of Adjustment (BOA) can impose conditions on the proposed use to help minimize the potential impacts on surrounding property.
Zoning Change
A zoning change (or rezoning) is the process of altering a property’s designated land-use classification, such as from agricultural to residential, as defined by the Marshall County zoning ordinance. The zoning change must align with the county’s comprehensive plan and will require review by the Marshall County Zoning Commission and final approval by the Board of Supervisors.