County permits

Pierce County

Pierce County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Pierce County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Madison/Pierce County Joint Planning Department
Website: Madison/Pierce County Planning Department ↗
Online portal: Madison/Pierce County Planning Department ↗
Phone: (402) 329-4600 (Pierce); (402) 370-3577 (Norfolk)
Email: jointzoneplan@madisoncountyne.gov
Address: 111 W. Court St., Room 6, Pierce, NE 68767 (Mondays); 1112 Bonita Dr., Norfolk, NE 68701 (Tue-Fri)

Full unincorporated Pierce County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Pierce County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Pierce 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.