Permit Process

In Iowa, the permitting process is administered by the district offices. Iowa is divided into six districts as shown below. Each district has designated staff, commonly known as engineering operations technicians or EOTs, to assist applicants and review the requests for permits. Use the map below to find your district contact. The permit application must be approved before work may begin. The approval process may include internal department review by different offices. Additionally, there may be more requests for more information from the applicant.

• District 1
• District 2
• District 3
• District 4
• District 5
• District 6

Electronic Permitting

The department’s electronic permitting system is a cloud-based application that allows users to submit, edit, and review all their utility permit requests in one convenient location. This system brings efficiency and helps to streamline the permitting process. A web-based training module has been created for users to learn about the new system and how to submit a request.

• Go to the EPS Training Module