Frequently Asked Questions
Planning & Zoning
The Zoning Administrator will conduct and on-site review during the building permit application process. Once the permit to build has been approved and issued, no further inspections are needed.
Hardin County does not have a building inspector.
Yes. Official Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps can be found in the Zoning Administrator's Office in the Hardin County Courthouse located at:
1215 Edgington Avenue
Eldora, IA 50627
There are certain restrictions when building in the floodplain. For more information, access the Hardin County Floodplain Management Ordinance (PDF).
The Zoning Administrator assigns all rural 911 addresses in Hardin County. Please contact Jessica Sheridan at 641-939-8135 or by email email Jessica Sheridan to request a rural 911 address.
If you need an address within the corporate limits on towns in Hardin County, you will need to contact that town's city hall.
Obtaining 911 Addresses
Driveway permits must be obtained from the Engineer's Office. Contact them by phone at 641-858-5058 or visit in person at:
708 16th Street
Eldora, IA 50627
The minimum acreage required depends upon the zoning of the particular property. Typically, 2 acres is the minimum size lot.
Typically three permits are needed in Hardin County when building a new home:
- Building permit: $100
- Well permit: $275
- Septic permit: starting at $250
You can download these permits online or contact the Hardin County Zoning Administrator.