{"id":345,"date":"2023-07-25T22:47:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T22:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cumming.iowa.gov\/wordpress\/?page_id=345"},"modified":"2025-09-22T11:28:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T16:28:02","slug":"building-permits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cumming.iowa.gov\/wordpress\/permits-applications\/building-permits\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Permits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">The City of Cumming requires building permits for most construction, renovation, and structural projects to ensure compliance with safety standards, zoning requirements, and city ordinances. Permits protect property owners by confirming that work is completed according to established codes and is inspected at key stages. On <strong>April 28, 2025<\/strong>, the City of Cumming officially adopted the <strong>2021 International Building Code (IBC)<\/strong>, which now serves as the standard for construction within city limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building Permit<\/strong> <strong>Applications <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:34ffe72c-900c-4905-a32c-7390956b62cd\">New Building Permit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:257ff761-a65b-4868-9a6b-ddb2aa39f3d0\">Trade Permit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:56fc4514-897d-4bdf-953c-f317e3f0c915\">New Build Package &#8211; All Forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cumming.iowa.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/demo_permit_cumming_2020.pdf\">Demo Permit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cumming.iowa.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/site_plan_blank_2019.pdf\">Blank Site Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cumming.iowa.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/site_plan_example_2019.pdf\">Site Plan Example<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cumming.iowa.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/building_inspection_record_2019.pdf\">Building Inspection Record<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cumming.iowa.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/required_building_inspections_list_2019.pdf\">List of Required Building Inspections<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply for a Building Permit<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Download the Permit Form<\/strong> \u2013 The required application forms are available directly on this webpage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Complete the Application<\/strong> \u2013 Provide detailed information about the project, including scope of work, property address, and contractor details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Submit Supporting Documents<\/strong> \u2013 Attach site plans, construction drawings, or other documentation as required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Pay Applicable Fees<\/strong> \u2013 Fees vary depending on the type and scope of the project. Payment must be submitted with the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>City Review<\/strong> \u2013 City staff will review your application to ensure compliance with the 2021 IBC and local zoning ordinances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Schedule Inspections<\/strong> \u2013 Inspections will be required at various stages of construction. Contact Veenstra &amp; Kimm to schedule inspections as noted on your permit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Final Approval<\/strong> \u2013 When work is complete and passes all required inspections, final approval will be issued.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The City of Cumming requires building permits for most construction, renovation, and structural projects to ensure compliance with safety standards, zoning requirements, and city ordinances. Permits protect property owners by confirming that work is completed according to established codes and is inspected at key stages. 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