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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Stratton
Building permit required for all construction and structural alterations in the Village of Stratton.
- Completed Building Permit application form
- Drawings and site plans
- Property owner identification
- Building code
- Municipal Code of Ordinances adopted (Title XV: Land Usage). Building code details available through village website or office.
- Permit validity
- Board approval required before construction begins; no work permitted until written approval received from Village Board.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors doing business in Nebraska must register annually with the Nebraska Department of Labor ($25/year). Workers' compensation insurance required if contractor has employees.
Application process
Typical processing: Processing time depends on Village Board meeting schedule (typically monthly). Plan for 4-6 weeks from application to approval.
- 01 Obtain completed Building Permit application form from Village Office or strattonnebraska.com
- 02 Include required drawings and site plans with application
- 03 Pay $15.00 fee at Village Office
- 04 Village Board of Trustees votes on approval at next monthly board meeting
- 05 Approval copy returned to applicant
- 06 Do not start construction prior to receiving notice of approval
Typical processing time: Processing time depends on Village Board meeting schedule (typically monthly). Plan for 4-6 weeks from application to approval.
Fee schedule
Stratton building permit fees
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Village Office at 411 Bailey Street (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Contact Village Office at 411 Bailey Street for inspection scheduling and procedures.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Stratton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Stratton, NE? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Stratton, NE? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Stratton, NE? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Stratton, NE? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Stratton, NE? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Stratton — Village Board of Trustees before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.