Butte, NE — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Butte Clerk's Office / Building Official

Street address

P.O. Box 286, 520 Thayer St., Butte, NE 68722-0286

Phone

(402) 775-2426

Coverage

All properties within the incorporated City of Butte.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Butte

A building permit is required for construction within the City of Butte.

Scope of work

Permit?

Agricultural buildings on farmsteads of 20+ acres producing $1,000+/year in farm products (exempt from city building regulation under Nebraska Revised Statute § 23-114.03)

Exempt

Exempt Agricultural buildings on farmsteads of 20+ acres producing $1,000+/year in farm products (exempt from city building regulation under Nebraska Revised Statute § 23-114.03)

Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm exemption status with the City of Butte building official before proceeding. Commercial and public buildings remain subject to Nebraska State Fire Marshal jurisdiction statewide.

Required documents

Completed building permit application
Construction plans
Site plan
Proof of property ownership or authorization

Building code: If adopted, must conform to 2018 International Building Code (Nebraska Statute § 71-6403). Check with city clerk to confirm current code adoption status.
Permit validity: Not published; contact city clerk.
Owner-builder: No specific owner-builder rules published; contact city for requirements.
Contractor requirements: All contractors must register with Nebraska Department of Labor ($25/year, workers' compensation insurance required).

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published; contact city clerk for current timeline.

01

Contact Butte City Clerk's office or building official.
02

Submit a building permit application with construction plans.
03

City staff reviews plans for code compliance (if city has adopted a code).
04

Upon approval, the building permit will be issued.
05

Building official conducts required inspections during and after construction.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact city clerk for current timeline.

§ 04

Fee schedule

Butte building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Not published; contact city clerk.

Permit fee formula

Not published.

Contact City of Butte Clerk's office for current fee schedule and payment methods.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(402) 775-2426 (phone)
City of Butte Clerk's Office, 520 Thayer St., Butte, NE 68722 (in-person)

Scheduling deadline: Not published; contact city.
Inspection hours: Contact city for office hours.

Typical sequence: Building official conducts code compliance inspections. Specific sequence not published.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Butte permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Butte, NE? ▸

A building permit is required for construction within the City of Butte.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Butte, NE? ▸

Building permit fees in Butte, NE are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not published; contact city clerk.. Fees are calculated as: Not published..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Butte, NE? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Butte, NE, follow these steps: 1. Contact Butte City Clerk's office or building official. 2. Submit a building permit application with construction plans. 3. City staff reviews plans for code compliance (if city has adopted a code). 4. Upon approval, the building permit will be issued. 5. Building official conducts required inspections during and after construction.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Butte, NE? ▸

Building permit processing times in Butte, NE typically run Not published; contact city clerk for current timeline.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Butte, NE? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Butte, NE. The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural buildings on farmsteads of 20+ acres producing $1,000+/year in farm products (exempt from city building regulation under Nebraska Revised Statute § 23-114.03). Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm exemption status with the City of Butte building official before proceeding. Commercial and public buildings remain subject to Nebraska State Fire Marshal jurisdiction statewide. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Butte, NE? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Butte, NE via: (402) 775-2426, City of Butte Clerk's Office, 520 Thayer St., Butte, NE 68722. Not published; contact city..

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Butte Clerk's Office / Building Official before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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