County Building Permits

Nance County, NE - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Nance County, Nebraska. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Nebraska Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Unincorporated Nance County

Department
Nance County Board of Supervisors / Zoning Administrator
Address
Nance County Courthouse, Fullerton, NE
Phone
308-536-2902

Application Process

  1. Contact Nance County Zoning Administrator to identify zoning district and obtain application forms
  2. Complete plans and specifications must be submitted with application
  3. Submit site plan showing location of proposed work
  4. Zoning compliance review by county administrator
  5. Permits issued upon compliance verification

Source: Nance County Board of Supervisors / Zoning Administrator

General Requirements

Zoning compliance mandatory for all non-agricultural structures in zoned areas

Required Documents

  • Completed application forms
  • Complete plans and specifications
  • Site plan showing location of proposed work
Building code
State building codes (2018 IBC/IRC; transition to 2024 planned)
Contractor requirements
Nebraska Contractor Registration Act ($25/year, workers compensation required)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Agricultural buildings on farmsteads of 20+ acres producing $1,000+ annually (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-114.03)
  • Small/non-commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) - no permit fee
  • MET towers - no permit fee

Important: Agricultural exemption applies across all unincorporated Nance County and is non-negotiable. Commercial WECS subject to separate permitting process.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Nance County Board of Supervisors / Zoning Administrator before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nance County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Nance County, NE?
Zoning compliance mandatory for all non-agricultural structures in zoned areas
How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Nance County, NE?
1. Contact Nance County Zoning Administrator to identify zoning district and obtain application forms 2. Complete plans and specifications must be submitted with application 3. Submit site plan showing location of proposed work 4. Zoning compliance review by county administrator 5. Permits issued upon compliance verification
What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Nance County, NE?
The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural buildings on farmsteads of 20+ acres producing $1,000+ annually (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-114.03); Small/non-commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) - no permit fee; MET towers - no permit fee. Note: Agricultural exemption applies across all unincorporated Nance County and is non-negotiable. Commercial WECS subject to separate permitting process.
How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Nance County, NE?
Inspections can be scheduled via: , .

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