Polk City processes permits on Polk County’s Accela system, you can access it here. Building permits are done electronically. Instructions for permit applications and uploading documents in Accela can be found here aca-prod.accela.com/POLKCO/ All documents and plans for permits must be uploaded into Accela for permit processing.
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Any individual or entity, who intends to construct a new structure, install a mobile home, add a fence or enlarge, alter, move, demolish or repair a presently existing building, structure or mobile home shall first obtain a building permit.
An individual who intends to erect a sign of any description, install fire extinguishing equipment, elevators, engines, steam boilers, furnaces, incinerators or other heat-producing apparatuses on real property or any structure located on real property shall first obtain a building permit therefore for such installation.