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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Kimball County
A zoning/planning permit is required for all buildings, structures, or land erection, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, moving, or structural alteration in unincorporated Kimball County.
Farm buildings and structures on 20+ acres producing $1,000+ in farm products annually (may be exempt from zoning/permitting requirements under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-114.03)
- Exempt Farm buildings and structures on 20+ acres producing $1,000+ in farm products annually (may be exempt from zoning/permitting requirements under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-114.03)
Note: Agricultural exemptions require verification with the Zoning Administrator. Some work may still require zoning compliance review. Confirm applicability before proceeding.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Site plans showing building footprint, setbacks, and property boundaries
- Plans addressing sanitation, plumbing, and sewage disposal provisions
- Proof of ownership or authorization to develop
- Building code
- No county-wide building code adopted; authority limited to zoning and planning compliance.
- Contractor requirements
- No state-issued general contractor license required in Nebraska; contractors must hold Nebraska Contractor Registration ($25/year, requires workers compensation insurance).
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Zoning Administrator at (308) 235-2235 to determine applicable zoning district and requirements for your property.
- 02 Complete the appropriate application form (available in person at the Planning & Zoning Department).
- 03 Prepare site plans showing proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, use, or change of use.
- 04 Submit application and plans to the Kimball County Planning & Zoning Department at 114 East 3rd Street.
- 05 Ensure plans fully conform to Kimball County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (adopted October 5, 2010) and include sanitation, plumbing, and sewage disposal provisions.
- 06 Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners review and act on your application.
- 07 Receive approval/denial and zoning compliance certification.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Kimball County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Fees established by Kimball County Board of Commissioners; specific schedule not publicly available.
Contact the Zoning Administrator at (308) 235-2235 for current fee schedule and payment information.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Zoning Administrator: (308) 235-2235 (phone)
Typical sequence: Zoning compliance inspections conducted by Zoning Administrator. Structural inspection limited to code compliance review if plans are submitted.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Kimball County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Kimball County, NE? ▸
A zoning/planning permit is required for all buildings, structures, or land erection, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, moving, or structural alteration in unincorporated Kimball County.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Kimball County, NE? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Kimball County, NE are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fees established by Kimball County Board of Commissioners; specific schedule not publicly available..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kimball County, NE? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kimball County, NE, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Zoning Administrator at (308) 235-2235 to determine applicable zoning district and requirements for your property. 2. Complete the appropriate application form (available in person at the Planning & Zoning Department). 3. Prepare site plans showing proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, use, or change of use. 4. Submit application and plans to the Kimball County Planning & Zoning Department at 114 East 3rd Street. 5. Ensure plans fully conform to Kimball County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (adopted October 5, 2010) and include sanitation, plumbing, and sewage disposal provisions. 6. Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners review and act on your application. 7. Receive approval/denial and zoning compliance certification.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Kimball County, NE? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Kimball County, NE. The following work is generally exempt: Farm buildings and structures on 20+ acres producing $1,000+ in farm products annually (may be exempt from zoning/permitting requirements under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-114.03). Note: Agricultural exemptions require verification with the Zoning Administrator. Some work may still require zoning compliance review. Confirm applicability before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Kimball County, NE? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Kimball County, NE via: Zoning Administrator: (308) 235-2235.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Kimball County Planning & Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.