Apply For Licenses and Permits

Building Permit

If you need a building permit, click here to download one: Building Permit Application; Once completed, return the application to the City Offices with a drawing of proposed building or addition.

You can now fill and submit your building permit online, click here to start: Online Building Permit Application, once submitted please email your proposed building or addition drawing to city staff at city@cityofhawarden.com

A Digging Permit from Iowa One Call

To reach Iowa One call, call 811 or 1–800-292-8989 from any phone to give them your information. If you are doing the digging yourself, it is your responsibility to call Iowa One Call for a digging permit. If you have a contractor doing the work for you, it is their responsibility to call Iowa One Call. Digging permits have a 48 hr. waiting period once they’re called in (to give all businesses time to locate their lines).