Village of Brewster

Building permit requirements for Brewster are not clearly documented online. Contact the village clerk to determine whether a permit is required for your project.

• Exempt Buildings utilized for agricultural purposes on farmsteads of 20+ acres that produce $1,000+ in farm products annually may be exempt per Nebraska Revised Statute § 23-114.03.

Note: Confirm applicability with the village clerk before proceeding. Even work exempt from a building permit may be subject to other state or village requirements (e.g., zoning, septic registration, stormwater permits, electrical contractor licensing).

Building code

Brewster may adopt its own building code or rely on the state building code (2018 IBC/IRC). Contact the village clerk to clarify which code standard Brewster enforces.

Permit validity

Not documented; contact the village for specific rules.

1. 01
   Contact the Brewster village clerk's office at (308) 547-2222 to request building permit application forms and procedures.
2. 02
   Complete the village building permit application (specific form name not publicly available; request from village clerk).
3. 03
   Submit the application in person or by mail to the courthouse address above.
4. 04
   Attend required inspections as specified by the village.
5. 05
   Receive permit approval once the application is complete and fees are paid.

Typical processing time: Not documented; contact the village clerk for timelines.

• (308) 547-2222 (phone)

Inspection hours

M–F 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Typical sequence: The village clerk's office will advise on required inspections at the time of permit issuance. Typical inspections may include foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, and final approval.