Building Permits
Mike Palm
Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator
402-786-2312
Email Building & Zoning Department
INTRODUCING 
an online portal for submitting building, mechanical, and plumbing permits!
Please click on the links to get started using our new software, iWorQ, which allows contractors to submit building permits online. This is a more effective way to submit and view permits, and helps with the organization of building permits. After you've submitted your paperwork, you can pay using the link below or at the City Office (in person or over the phone).
Step 1: Online Permit Submittal (Contractors)
Step 2: Pay HERE
BUILDING PERMITS & APPLICATIONS
Click below to print out a paper permit form
Floodplain Development Permit/Application
Mechanical & Gas Piping Permit
Residential / Commercial Improvement Permit
New Residential / Commercial Construction Permit
*Note: The infrastructure fee schedule was recently updated, which applies to all new construction of residential and commercial properties. Please click on the links below for more information.
Infrastructure Fee Information
Resolution 22-22 (establishing infrastructure fees)
Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas
Sidewalk Cost Sharing Replacement Application
For more information on the sidewalk cost-sharing program, please click HERE.
State of Nebraska Electrical: https://electrical.nebraska.gov/
Building Deposit Forms
*Deposit required for new construction, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
$500 Building Deposit Form (construction costs $50,000-$125,000)
$750 Building Deposit Form (construction costs $125,001-$200,000)
$1,000 Building Deposit Form (construction costs $200,000+)
$3,000 Building Deposit Form - no subdivision (construction costs $50,000-$125,000)
$3,250 Building Deposit Form - no subdivision (construction costs $125,000-$200,00)
$3,500 Building Deposit Form - no subdivision (construction costs $200,000)
Building Permit Fees
Permit Fees are calculated based on the estimated cost of the project. The chart below will help you find the cost of your permit fee. If you need to find the projected cost of the project, please review the Permit section above. Please contact the Building Department if you have further questions 402-786-2312.