Engineering & Operations Division Permits & Policies

PERMITS - Appropriate fee must accompany the application before permit can be issued. Call (515) 286-3705 for more information.

Hauling

Polk County now participates in the Iowa DOT Annual All Systems Overweight Permit which covers up to 107,520 lbs.  Please see the link below to determine if this permit would cover your vehicle.  

https://iowadot.gov/mvd/motorcarriers/All-Systems-Overweight-Permits-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Polk County also now participates in the Iowa DOT Annual All Systems Oversize Permit and does not have a separate oversize permit.   Click here to apply for either All systems permit.

If your vehicle does not fall under these two permits, click below to apply for a Polk County Annual Oversize/Overweight Permit.

• Annual Oversize/Overweight Permit
• Single Trip Permit

Right-of-Way

• Entrance Permit Application - Driveways and Farm Entrances, New or Modify
• Right of Way Grant Permit Application - Utility Maintenance Work
• Right of Way Improvement Permit Application - Ditch Improvement
• Special Roadway Use Permit Application - Special Events

POLICIES

• Permit Insurance Requirements
• Snow Removal Policy
• No Parking During Snow Removal Ordinance 
• Entrance and Driveway Ordinance 
• Civil Review Checklist
• Polk County Utility Accommodation Policy (UAPPS)