Dedicated Trade Workstation
Audited Q3 2026
Polk County Commercial Building & Structural Permit Calculator
Official fee schedule logic based on Des Moines Municipal Code Sec 26-15. Includes plan review fees, technology surcharges, and prerequisite contractor bond rules.
Direct Answer Engine Specifications (Commercial Building & Structural) Verifiable Municipal Factsheet
- AHJ Authority
- City of Des Moines Development Services
- Enforced Ordinance
- Des Moines Municipal Code Sec 26-15
- Plan Check SLA
- 10 - 15 Business Days
- Surety Bond Required
- $10,000
AHJ Verified Workstation
2026 Fee Schedule Enforced
Polk County Commercial Permit Fee Estimator
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Quick Presets:
📐 Applied Municipal Formula Tier
Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.
Itemized Cost Assessment Verified
Base Municipal Permit Fee: $0.00
Plan Review Fee (65%): $0.00
Tech & Admin Surcharge (4%): $0.00
Cost Ratio Breakdown Base 58% | Review 38% | Tech 4%
Total Estimated Cost: $0.00
Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist
Polk County AHJ Requirements Permit Prerequisite Instant Underwriting
Contractor Surety License Bond
Polk County requires an active $10,000 Iowa Contractor Registration Bond on file prior to plan submittal.
Insurance Mandate Same-Day COI
Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)
Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Polk County Building Dept as Certificate Holder.
Official AHJ Source Citation
Visit Official AHJ Dot-Gov Site ↗
City of Des Moines Development Services Official Building Department
602 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Phone: (515) 283-4200