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💼 Resident Services & Applications

Looking to register your pet, sign up for utilities, or apply for a permit? You can now access forms and information online. Download, print, and fill out applications at your convenience.

🔔 Please Note: All forms and applicable fees must be submitted to City Hall for approval unless otherwise stated.

🏡 Apply for Utility Services

Start or transfer water, sewer, and storm sewer utilities.
Renters: A $150 deposit is required.

📄 Forms:

📬 Submit completed application and deposit to City Hall for approval.
💡 Utility bills are due on the 20th of each month.

📝 File a Landlord Agreement

All landlords must have a signed agreement on file with the City.

📄 Landlord Agreement Application (PDF)

📬 Return the completed agreement to City Hall for approval.

💳 Enroll in Automatic Bank Pay

Set up automatic payment for utility and garbage/recycling services.
Payments are withdrawn around the 15th of each month.

📄 Automatic Bank Payment Enrollment

📬 Submit the completed form to City Hall for approval.
💡 Utility payments are due on the 20th of each month.

🐾 Register a Dog or Cat

All pets must be registered.
Required: Proof of rabies vaccination and applicable fee.

📄 Pet Registration Form (PDF)

📬 Submit form, proof of vaccination, and fee to City Hall for approval.

🎉 Rent Picnic Tables

Park shelters are not reservable (first-come, first-served).
Picnic tables can be rented in advance.

📄 Picnic Table Rental Application (PDF)

📬 Return the application and fee to City Hall for approval.

🏗 Apply for a Building Permit

Permits are required for all major construction or remodeling.

📄 Building Permit Application Packet (PDF)

📬 Submit application, plans, and fees to City Hall for approval.

🏛 Apply for a Variance

To request an exception to local zoning regulations.
Fee: $100. A hearing will be scheduled with the Board of Adjustment.

📄 Variance Application (PDF)

📬 Submit application and fee to City Hall for review and scheduling.

🗺 Apply for Rezoning

Request a change to the zoning classification of a property.

📄 Rezoning Application (PDF)

📬 Submit completed application and fees to City Hall for review and scheduling.

🚪 Apply for a Door-to-Door Sales | Transient Permit

All peddlers, solicitors, or transient merchants must apply before conducting business.

📄 Forms:

📬 Submit application, proof of identity, business license, and fees to City Hall for approval.

🌳 Apply to Remove a Tree from the Right-of-Way

A permit is required to remove any tree located in the public right-of-way.
Submit the completed form and any required documentation to City Hall for review and approval.

📄 Right-of-Way Tree Removal Permit (PDF)

📬 Submit completed application and any applicable materials to City Hall for approval.

🌱 Apply to Plant a Tree in the Right-of-Way

Residents must obtain a permit to plant a tree in the public right-of-way or parking area. Tree species must be selected from the City’s approved list, and planting regulations must be followed as outlined in the permit.

📄 Tree Planting Permit Application (PDF)

📬 Submit completed application to Holstein City Hall for approval.
📞 Questions? Call 712-368-4898 or email deputyclerk@holsteinia.gov

📍 Submit Forms To:

City Hall
119 Main Street | PO Box 500 | Holstein, IA 51025
📞 (712) 368-4898
✉️ cityhall@holsteiniowa.gov