Planning & Development

Planning and Development is responsible for the current and future land uses in all unincorporated areas of Scott County.

The County, through the adoption of a comprehensive development plan and enforcement of the county's zoning, building code, subdivision and floodplain development ordinances, is able to regulate all non-ag land uses in the unincorporated areas.

Through an intergovernmental 28E agreement the department also issues building permits for the Cities of Dixon, Donahue, LeClaire, Long Grove, McCausland, Panorama Park, Princeton, and Riverdale.

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

*While the office is not open to the public until 8:00 a.m., zoning and inspections staff is available via telephone from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.*

To drop off any applications or other materials after 3:30 p.m., please utilize the blue drop box located in the parking lot. The drop box is emptied by County staff twice daily.

Features

Friday, December 20, 2024 - 11:59am

An online auction to dispose of Scott County’s six remaining tax deed parcels will begin Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Noon, and close at Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:59am.

The minimum bid for a parcel begins at $100, with the winning bidder also responsible for a 10% buyer’s premium to be paid to the auction host. All back taxes, liens, and assessments will be abated (waived) prior to transferring to the successful bidders.

The listings for the six parcels will be available beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at https://www.publicsurplus [ Click Title for Full Article ]

Holiday lights and ornaments on a tree.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - 12:00am to Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Scott County offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Happy New Year
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 12:00am

Scott County offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observation of New Year's Day. Have a safe New Years.

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