A housing assessment study for the unincorporated area and small towns has just launched.
Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Planning & Development: 319-356-6083
Building Services Phone: 319-356-6085
Fax: 319-356-6084
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Every Tuesday 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. closed for staff meeting
Address
Johnson County Administration Building
913 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-4281
Building permit and inspection questions: email [email protected].
Development applications or code enforcement questions: email [email protected].
Filing Deadline Changes starting January, 2025
Department Overview
The Planning, Development and Sustainability Department maintains a planning process that reflects the evolving needs of the county and assists residents in ensuring their plans meet ordinance requirements. Below the service description, you can find timely links to news items.
Services and Responsibilities
- Guide development of rural (unincorporated) areas of the county
- Assist county residents in ensuring their plans meet ordinance requirements
- Uphold the county’s Unified Development Ordinance (rules for how and where certain buildings can be constructed in unincorporated areas)
- Process applications for building permits and conduct site inspections
- Incorporate sustainability into development and County operations, including stormwater management and energy efficiency
- Support and advance local food systems
- Maintain a planning process that reflects the evolving needs of Johnson County
If there's information you cannot locate on the website, please call the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department for assistance.