§ NE Nebraska
County permits
Lancaster County
Lancaster County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Lancaster County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Department (zoning and land use); Lancaster County Engineer's Office (road/right-of-way permits); Lancaster County Building Safety (electrical and building inspections)
- Online portal
- Lancaster County Forms and Permits ↗
- Phone
- 402-441-7491
- Address
- 555 South 10th Street, Suite 213, Lincoln, NE 68508
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Lancaster County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Lancaster County, Nebraska. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.