Building & Planning

The Building and Planning Department for the City of Grinnell helps ensure development and property improvements are safe and compliant. The department assists residents, property owners, and contractors with building, remodeling, planning projects, and addressing property-related concerns. 

Building button showing construction work and linking to permits and zoning information
Planning button showing building plans linking to plans and assessments
Code enforcement button showing parked cars, links to property standards and enforcement information
  1. How do I know if I need a building permit?
  2. How do I get a permit?
  3. Can I plant a tree in the right-of-way?
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