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).
If you need a building permit, click here to download one: Building Permit Application
Once completed, return application to the City Offices.
Be sure to include a drawing of proposed addition.
Garbage Service
For residential garbage service information, call the City Offices at 551.2565.
Directions to City Offices
City Offices
1150 Central Ave
Hawarden, IA 51023
712.551.2565
Telephone/Cable/Internet Service
To set up telephone, cable and/or internet service through HiTec (Hawarden’s city-owned service),
contact City Offices at 712.551.2565
Utility Service
Utility Rates
Utility Application
To sign up for, or inquire about, utilities please either visit the City Offices, 1150 Central Ave, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon. thru Fri., or call 712.551.2565.
Alcohol/Beer/Liquor
Information is available by calling Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division at 1-866-469-2223 or 515-281-7400,
Filing must be done online with the Alcohol-Beverage Division, abd.iowa.gov
Bonfires/Open Burning
No permits required. Must obey specifications. Info is available at Hawarden City Offices.
Solicitor’s License
This license must be applied for at Hawarden City Offices between 7:30 am & 4:30 pm; Monday thru Friday.
Tobacco/Cigarette License
This license must be applied for at Hawarden City Offices between 7:30 am & 4:30 pm; Monday thru Friday.
Electrical Contractor’s License
Inquire with the State of Iowa.
Mechanical Contractor’s License
Inquire with the State of Iowa.
Plumbing Contractor’s License
Inquire with the State of Iowa.
Boards and Commissions
Visit Hawarden City Offices for information on applying to serve on Boards and Commissions.
Click here for: Elected & Appointed Boards
Library Card
Click here to apply for a library card.