Unincorporated McPherson County

All new buildings, additions, alterations, and repairs to nonfarm buildings/structures within zoned areas

• Exempt

Note: Exemptions do not apply within incorporated municipal limits or for buildings subject to State Fire Marshal jurisdiction (commercial/public buildings)

Building code

No mandatory statewide residential building code in Nebraska; McPherson County has not adopted a standard local building code

Permit validity

Permit not valid if construction has not started within 180 days of issue date

Contractor requirements

No state general contractor license required in Nebraska; contractors may register under Nebraska Contractor Registration Act ($25/year) if workers' compensation required

1. 01
   Request a pre-development meeting with the Planning and Zoning office to discuss project details before formal submission

2. 02
   Apply online or submit application package to the County Clerk or Planning and Zoning office

3. 03
   County board reviews application for zoning compliance and permit requirements

4. 04
   Permit issued if all requirements are met; must post permit in conspicuous location on site

5. 05
   Schedule minimum four required inspections, each 24 hours in advance; display inspection card when inspector visits

6. 06
   Request final inspection when construction is substantially complete; obtain Certificate of Occupancy before occupying

• Call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule inspection (phone)

Scheduling deadline

24 hours minimum advance notice required

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (courthouse hours)

Typical sequence: Inspections follow first-come, first-served basis; call-on-day-of requests scheduled upon availability. Permit card must be available onsite for inspector signature.