Inspection Services Department

City Inspector - Aaron Johnson

Email: aaronj@cityofsergeantbluff.com
Cell Number: 712-899-9956

 

ATTENTION: Currently, all new electrical work is required to be permitted and inspected through the State of Iowa Electrical Inspector for Woodbury County.

To apply for an electrical permit, or request an electrical inspection, please visit iowaelectrical.gov

 

The Inspections Services Department provides a latitude of services to our growing community. These services assist the safety and security of our community by ensuring safe building, coordinated development, effective land use and high-quality site planning. The services provided include:

  1. Building Construction Permits and Inspections
  2. Rental Housing Permits and Inspections
  3. Property Maintenance/Public Nuisance Complaints and Inspections
Meet Finn, Finn is my certified service dog. He came to me from a wonderful organization called Partners for Patriots. He is very friendly and loves to play in the water. Please do not attempt to pet Finn while he has his vest on. Don't worry though, he gets plenty of love when he is "off duty".
Meet Finn, Finn is my certified service dog. He came to me from a wonderful organization called Partners for Patriots. He is very friendly and loves to play in the water. Please do not attempt to pet Finn while he has his vest on. Don't worry though, he gets plenty of love when he is "off duty".

Code Compliance and Enforcement
The Inspection department is responsible for addressing nuisance complaints such as junk, tall weeds, un-shoveled sidewalks, unsafe living conditions, and other violations of City Code not handled by the Police Department.  To report a possible nuisance, complete the downloadable nuisance complaint form or complete the online electronic form located below.


Nuisance Complaint Form
(return form to City Hall or scan it in and send via email)

 

Rentals
The Rental program registration form can be picked up at City Hall or below as a downloadable form, or as an online form. Registration forms can be handed in at City Hall, sent to the inspections department via email or submitted online.

Once you complete and have submitted the registration form, contact the Inspection Services Department to schedule an inspection.

Rental Property Registration Application Form: Printable PDF or Online Fillable

Chapter 158 Rental Housing Property Maintenance Code

 

Permits
Permit Applications can be found at City Hall or below as a downloadable form, or as an online form. Permits can be handed in at City Hall, sent to Aaron via email or submitted online.

All blank spaces shall be filled in (best of knowledge) and all required documentation shall be submitted with the permit application. Required documents are explained on the application form.

Once submitted, allow 3-5 business days to be contacted about your permit & approval NO WORK is to begin until a permit is paid for and issued. 

Once your application is approved, we will email you your permit and invoice. You can pay for your permit at City Hall, 501 4th Street, from 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri. Payments can also be made through PSN online once you've been contacted.

When you receive your permit read through it and schedule inspections at least a day in advance of completion of the portion that needs to be inspected.

Pay for permits online

Click here to make a one-time payment towards a permit.

Need help making the payment call City Hall (712) 943-4244 or follow these simple steps:

  1. Click just want to make a payment without registering
  2. Complete payment information for whom the payment is for
  3. Enter payment method **Checks are FREE; fee of 3.00% (+50¢ if under $100) for credit cards**
  4. Fill in payment details then continue
  5. Confirm information is correct, then submit

Inspections Department

501 4th Street, Inside City Hall
Office: 712-943-9618
Fax: 712-943-2106