Unincorporated Blaine County

Building permit requirements in unincorporated Blaine County are not formally codified due to the absence of adopted zoning and a county building code. Contact the county clerk to determine whether a permit is required for your project.

• Exempt Buildings utilized for agricultural purposes on farmsteeds of 20+ acres that produce $1,000+ in farm products annually are exempt from county building permits per Nebraska Revised Statute § 23-114.03.

Note: Even work exempt from a building permit may be subject to other state or county requirements (e.g., septic registration, stormwater permits, electrical contractor licensing). Contact the county to confirm whether your project requires a permit or any other permits or registrations.

Building code

State building code applies by default: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (except § 809), and 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code per Nebraska Revised Statute § 71-6403.

Permit validity

Not documented; contact the county for specific rules.

1. 01
   Contact the Blaine County Clerk's office at (308) 547-2222 to inquire about building permit requirements and procedures for your specific project.
2. 02
   Clarify whether a building permit is required—due to the lack of adopted zoning and minimal infrastructure, requirements vary by project type.
3. 03
   No standardized county building permit form is publicly available; the county clerk will provide guidance on a case-by-case basis.
4. 04
   Submit the application in person or by mail to the Blaine County offices at the courthouse address.
5. 05
   Work with county staff to schedule any required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not documented; contact the county directly for timelines.

• (308) 547-2222 (phone)

Inspection hours

M–F 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Typical sequence: No formal inspection program is documented. If a permit is issued, the county will advise applicants on required inspections on a case-by-case basis.