Building Permits

Visit the Building Inspection section of the website to get a building permit application for one of the following:

• Commercial and Multi-Family
• Single Family Residential
• Sub-Contractor Permits
• Other

City Clerk Applications

Visit the City Clerk's page to get a license or permit application for one of the following:

• Block Party
• Board/Commission Application
• Hauler Application
• Liquor License
• Mobile Vendor Permit Application
• Multiple Vendor Permit Application (for multiple mobile vendors on a property)
• Pawnbroker Application
• Premium Yard Waste
• Special Event
• Solicitors Permit
• Alarm Company License

Finance Applications

• Dog or Cat License

Fire Permits

Visit the Fire Department to get permits related to the West Des Moines Fire Code, including the following:

• Burn Permit
• Fire Works Display Permit
• Flammable/Combustible Liquids Permit
• Kiosk Permit Application
• Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Permit
• Mall Vehicle Permit
• Non Permit Form
• Tent Permit

Public Service Permits

Visit Public Services to get a permit application for one of the following:

• Oversize/Overweight Permit
• Street and Lane Closure
• Right of Way (ROW) Permit

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