BUILDING PERMITS | DES MOINES CITY OFFICES

Argonne Armory Building, 602 Robert D. Ray Drive, 1st Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309

Eligibility

Open to all Des Moines residents

Required documents

Varies depending on permit requested, call for details

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm Tue 8 am - 5 pm Wed 8 am - 5 pm Thu 8 am - 5 pm Fri 8 am - 5 pm

(515) 283-4200

Voice

Websitehttps://www.dsm.city/PDC

Email[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Visit website, call or visit in person to acquire a permit application

Fees

Varies depending on permit needed

Service area

Des Moines, Iowa

The City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center is open to Des Moines residents that need a building or construction permit. Permit & Development Center staff are happy to answer questions pertaining to building code requirements and can help with permit applications, reviews, issuances and inspections.

Last assured

11/04/2025

What's Here

Building and Safety

Providing organization

DES MOINES CITY OFFICES

Provides city government services to the residents of Des Moines.