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Contact the Community Development Department by reaching out to one of the following individuals:

• Mel Duncan, Building Official at 641-792-6622 ext. 2306, by cell phone at 641-521-9190, or email him by clicking here.
• Brian Dunkelberger, City Planner at 641-792-6622 ext. 2317 or email him by clicking here. 

In addition to uploading PDF format building plans and plot plans, please mail two sets of 24 x 36 sized paper building plans to the following address for review:

City of Newton
ATTN: Community Development Department
403 W 4th St N, Suite 501
Newton, IA 50208

Separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing, and right-of-way work. This permit becomes null and void if work or construction is not commenced within 180 days, or if construction or work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days at any time after work is commenced.

By clicking I agree below, you agree and acknowledge that 

1. Your application will not be "Signed" in the sense of a traditional paper document and,
2. By signing in this alternate manner, you agree that your electronic signature is valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature and,
3. You hereby certify that you have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. 

All provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified herein or not. The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state or local law regulating construction or the performance of construction.

Please verify the project location is inside the city limits of Newton, Iowa before submitting this form.