A building permit is required in Storm Lake for the following common projects:
- New houses
- Wood decks and porches (repairs and replacements)
- Roofing work
- Siding
- Additions
- Garages and carports
- Sheds
- Interior remodeling involving drywall, moving and/or building of walls, altering windows and/or doors etc.
- Demolition of all or part of a structure
This list is not all inclusive. If you have any questions about whether your project requires a building permit, please call the Building Official at 712-732-8002 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday or contact us by
email.
Electrical and Plumbing Permits
The following are some of the items that require an electrical, or plumbing permit:
- Changing, relocating, altering the electrical service entrance
- Rewiring house or commercial building
- Adding a new bath, changing locations of plumbing fixtures
- Gas piping
If you have any questions about whether your project requires a plumbing or electrical permit, please call the Building Official at 712-732-8002 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday or contact us by
email.