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 Iowa DOT 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

Permit Forms

Until further notice, the paper utility permit is only to be used as a backup to the electronic system.

• Form 810025 – Application and Agreement for Use of Highway Right-of-Way for Utilities Accommodation (fully integrated into EPS)

The paper work on right-of-way permit will continue to be used until this process has been fully integrated into the electronic permitting system.

• Form 810028 – Application to Perform Work Within State Highway Right-of-Way (in progress of integration into EPS)

Submit completed forms to the EOT that administers the region identified on the permit.