The regulation that governs how land is divided in Washington County. Any land being subdivided in rural Washington County must comply with the regulations of this ordinance.

The Subdivision Coordinator is the person hired by Washington County to administer and enforce Washington County's subdivision ordinance.

You may send correspondence by letter, email, phone, fax, or just stop by our office. We will be happy to make time to meet with you or set up a time to do so.

This ordinance was adopted on May 12, 2005.

You should review our overview sheets which show the necessary steps for subdividing property. You may need to hire professionals to assist you. For more information, visit our

When considering new building and development projects in the unincorporated areas of Washington County, our permit list is provided to assist property owners in contacting the proper department or agency.

For floodplain maps, please visit our

You may contact the Flood Mapping Distribution Center at 800-358-9616. You may also contact the USGS (United States Geological Survey) in Iowa City at 319-337-4191.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has amps online at their