Building in Ely
As of January 1st 2021, Linn County Building Department will be accepting permit applications for the City of Ely. See below for further details:
Permits applications provided by Linn County to include:
- Residential Construction: new, additions, remodeling, maintenance, decks, swimming pools, accessory buildings
- Commercial Construction: new, additions, remodeling, maintenance, accessory buildings
- Electrical/Solar Permit
- Plumbing Permit
- Mechanical Permit
Permit applications provided by the City of Ely to include:
- New Construction Water Meter Application
- Right of Way/Driveway & City Sidewalk Permit
- Fence Permit
- Flood Plain Permit Application
- Demolition Permit
- Sign Permit
Planning & Zoning Applications provided by the City of Ely:
- Application for Variance and Special Use Permit
- Special Exemption Permit Application
- Application for appeals
- Application for rezoning
- Application for Conditional Use Permit
- Application for Revised Site Development Plan
Miscellaneous Permits/Registrations provided by the City of Ely:
- Urban Chicken Permit
- Interested in having an urban chicken coop on your property? If so, you must apply for a permit through the City and follow specific regulations.
- Golf Cart/ATV Registration
- To register or renew a ATV/golf cart permit: drop off the completed form and a copy of the current insurance coverage at Ely City Hall with the $25.00 fee.
- It is necessary to bring the golf cart or ATV to City Hall for a quick visual inspection.
- Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants Applications
- Looking to sell door-to-door or become a temporary merchandiser? You must fill out the application above and return it to City Hall.
A permit will not be issued until necessary documents and payment is received. Payment can be made in a variety of ways:
Phone:
319-848-4103
Ext. #1
Mail:
Po Box #248
Ely, Iowa 52227
In Person:
1570 Rowley Street
Ely, Iowa 52227
Via Email:
inspector@elyiowa.com
For assistance or questions contact City of Ely Planning & Zoning Coordinator Mary McGuire at inspector@elyiowa.comor 319-849-5526
For more information regarding Planning & Zoning, please refer to the “planning and zoning page”