Permitting in Des Moines can be more complicated than it looks — especially when you’re coordinating between zoning, building inspections, utilities, and fire safety. Whether you’re a contractor, architect, or property owner, our Des Moines permit expediters help simplify the process, avoid common delays, and get your commercial project approved faster.
We work directly with the City of Des Moines Permit and Development Center (PDC), so we understand the local process inside and out — and we know how to keep your project moving from application to approval.
Our team manages in-person submittals and pickups at the Permit and Development Center. We handle plan sets, revisions, and supporting documents so your team can stay focused on construction.
Permit Place custom due diligence reports contain answers to important questions about costs, timeframes, and potential issues you’ll face. Confidently make decisions and prepare for smooth plan reviews and approvals.
We manage the entire permitting process — from zoning verification and pre-application meetings to permit submission, reviewer coordination, and final approvals. We work with city departments like Building Services, Engineering, Fire Prevention, and Planning.
From commercial kitchens and convenience stores to office and retail buildouts, we’ve helped businesses across Des Moines get permits issued without unnecessary hold-ups. We know what documents are required, what can be approved quickly, and how to navigate unique zoning situations.
We coordinate directly with the Des Moines Permit and Development Center and departments like Zoning Enforcement, Traffic & Transportation, and Fire Prevention. Whether your project involves a simple upfit or full site development, we understand the path to approval.
Clients have 24/7 access to our online permit portal to track project status. Your dedicated permit manager is always available for updates, questions, or direct communication with city officials.
We know how to avoid the mistakes that cause delays — from incomplete forms to missing attachments. Our local insight helps your application get approved faster and with fewer resubmittals.
Skip the headaches. Our Des Moines permit expediting team will manage your project’s permits from beginning to end — so you can build with confidence.
Our Des Moines permit expediters handle every part of the process — from research to final approvals.
We’ve helped hundreds of companies streamline their permit approvals in Des Moines and across the country.
Permit timelines depend on the project scope. Simple tenant improvements or minor remodels may be approved in a few days, while projects requiring full plan review typically take 2–4 weeks. We help identify the best path and move it forward quickly.
Yes, Des Moines offers an expedited permit review process through the Des Moines Permit and Development Center. This process aims to expedite the review of permit applications for qualifying projects.
Yes — Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We support projects throughout Iowa and across the country, providing consistency and speed for clients with multiple builds.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Des Moines projects and discuss how our experts can help.
