Unincorporated Loup County

Required for most residential and commercial construction projects in unincorporated Loup County

• Exempt Farmstead buildings utilized for agricultural purposes on 20+ acres producing $1,000+ of farm products annually (does not apply to residential dwellings or buildings used for commercial purposes other than agricultural operations)

Note: Agricultural exemption is narrow in scope and does not apply to residential dwellings or non-agricultural commercial uses

Building code

No mandatory statewide residential building code adopted in Nebraska; local Loup County ordinances apply

Contractor requirements

All contractors and subcontractors must register annually with Nebraska Department of Labor ($25 fee); workers' compensation certificate required for contractors with employees

1. 01
   Contact Loup County Zoning and Floodplain Administrator (Kyle Shepard)
2. 02
   Submit required application forms for zoning/building permits, zoning variances, special use permits, zoning changes, administrative lot splits, or amendments to zoning ordinance
3. 03
   Provide plans, specifications, and required documentation as determined by administrator
4. 04
   Permit issued upon approval

Source: Loup County Board / Zoning and Floodplain Administrator ↗

• Contact Loup County Zoning and Floodplain Administrator (phone)

Inspection hours

Office hours: Thursdays 8:30 AM–12:00 PM

Typical sequence: General building inspections conducted by Loup County upon approval of building permit; timing and procedures determined by Zoning and Floodplain Administrator

Source: Loup County Board / Zoning and Floodplain Administrator ↗