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At this time only the most commonly used permits are available online in .pdf format for your convenience. These files will open with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Use the "print" function in the browser that opens to print a copy of the permit. If you do not have Adobe Reader, download it for free. Click the appropriate permit title for download.

Instructions for properly obtaining your permit are included with these files. Please note that these permits are not valid until approved and signed by the Code Services Officer. After filling out all the neccessary fields on your permit, it must be brought to the Code Services Department for review and approval, and all fees must be paid at that time.

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Construction Permit and Fee Schedule
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Note: New ordinances affecting building and trade permits, and permit fees have been adopted by the City of Iola. These new laws go into effect on January 1, 2008.
Building Permit Download
$15.00 Min/$1.50 per 100 square feet. Application patio or porch with roof, carpet, garage, storage shed, room additions, new residence

Building Sewer Permit Fee
Residential Inspection and permit fee......$15.00
Commercial or Industrial building sewer permit.......$30.00

Mobile Home Hearing Application Download

Fence Permit Download the Building Permit
$15.00/Application for fence and in-ground pool

Sign Permit
Download the Building Permit
$15.00/Application

Roof Permit Download the Building Permit
$15.00/Application/Commericial, Industrial and Residential

*** Any work started prior to application, permit fees shall double (unless prior approval obtained.)

Satellite Dish Download the Building Permit
$15.00/Application

Sidewalk Seasonal
No permit required but must meet code standards. Application required if applying for sidewalk replacement funds

Shed Download the Building Permit
Move or install $15.00

Moving Permit Available through Code Services Office only
$15/Application (Utilizing State Roads- Contact State Highway Department)


No Permit Required
  • Siding
  • Sidewalk
  • Gravel driveway (must have one paved driveway on property)
Permit Applications as of January 1, 2008

Building Permit
(same as above)and permit fee schedule, instructions and application- for property owners and licensed contactors for renovation, remodeling, signs, roofing, fences, and other non-specified permits and fees.

Trade Permit and permit fee schedule, instructions and application- for licensed contractors performing services within the City of Iola.
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