Unincorporated Hall County

Zoning/land-use permits are required for construction, placement of structures, and development in unincorporated Hall County to ensure compliance with setback and zoning regulations.

Note: No county-level structural building code exemptions apply because the county no longer enforces a structural building code; all construction is effectively exempt from county building inspection. Zoning setback and land-use regulations still apply to all construction; no exemption from zoning permit requirements for structures that affect setbacks or use. Contact Zoning Department to confirm whether minor accessory structures are exempt from zoning permits.

Building code

No active structural building code in unincorporated Hall County as of mid-2025; county abolished its building codes and inspection program. Nebraska state law does not mandate counties to adopt building codes. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025 (Resolution No. 25-039) governs land use and setbacks.

Permit validity

Not publicly specified; contact the Zoning Department

Owner-builder

No structural building code enforcement by the county; owner-builders are not subject to county building inspector review but must still comply with zoning setbacks and state electrical requirements

Contractor requirements

No county-level contractor registration identified after the building department's abolishment; state electrical licensing requirements apply for electrical work (Nebraska State Electrical Division)

1. 01
   Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Hall County (not within any incorporated municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction).
2. 02
   Contact the Zoning Department at (308) 385-5049 to determine which zoning permits are required for your project.
3. 03
   Download or obtain a Zoning Permit Application from the county website.
4. 04
   Submit the completed application to the Zoning Department with applicable fees.
5. 05
   The Zoning Department reviews for compliance with setbacks, land use, and zoning regulations.
6. 06
   Permit is issued upon approval.
7. 07
   Note: With building code enforcement abolished, structural inspections are not performed by the county. Homeowners should hire a licensed private inspector or verify their contractor's work independently. State electrical inspections remain required.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact (308) 385-5049

Source: Hall County Zoning Department ↗

In-person payment at 114 S. Sycamore; contact department for current payment options. Conditional Use Permit costs $500.

Typical sequence: No county structural inspections available; state electrical inspections are coordinated through the Nebraska State Electrical Division