City Building Permits

Pierce, NE - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Nebraska Pierce County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Building and zoning permits for City of Pierce (population ~1,845, city of the second class)

Department
City of Pierce - Zoning/Building Department
Address
106 S. First St., Pierce, NE 68767
Phone
(402) 329-4535 (Zoning); (402) 329-4164 (City Hall)
Website
https://piercenebraska.com

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Pierce Planning & Zoning

Platform: In-person submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Download Building Permit Application from piercenebraska.com/government/planning-zoning/ or obtain at City Hall
  2. Contact Chad Anderson (Zoning Administrator) at (402) 329-4535 for pre-application questions, especially for commercial projects, accessory structures, or zoning district boundary questions
  3. Complete application with site plans, proposed use description, and required drawings
  4. Submit completed application to City Hall at 106 S. First St., Pierce, NE 68767
  5. Planning and Zoning Commission reviews applications involving variances, conditional uses, or rezonings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM
  6. Pay fees at time of application
  7. Do not begin construction until permit is issued

Source: City of Pierce - Zoning/Building Department

General Requirements

All improvements valued at $2,500 or more (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-1318.01)

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Site plans
  • Proposed use description
  • Required drawings
Building code
Yes - City adopted zoning regulations (2023 edition). Confirm current building code adoption status with City Hall
Contractor requirements
All contractors doing business in Nebraska must register with Nebraska DOL annually ($25/yr) and maintain current workers' compensation certificate. State Electrical Division (NSED) District 7 (Brent Kallhoff, 402-649-7730) provides state electrical inspection

Fees

Payment note
Fees are set by city ordinance and are paid at the time of application

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Pierce - Zoning/Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Pierce County Courthouse standard hours)

Typical inspection sequence: City of Pierce conducts zoning compliance inspections through the Zoning Administrator's office. Commercial projects require separate Nebraska State Fire Marshal inspections

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Pierce - Zoning/Building Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pierce Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Pierce, NE?
All improvements valued at $2,500 or more (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-1318.01)
How do I apply for a building permit in Pierce, NE?
1. Download Building Permit Application from piercenebraska.com/government/planning-zoning/ or obtain at City Hall 2. Contact Chad Anderson (Zoning Administrator) at (402) 329-4535 for pre-application questions, especially for commercial projects, accessory structures, or zoning district boundary questions 3. Complete application with site plans, proposed use description, and required drawings 4. Submit completed application to City Hall at 106 S. First St., Pierce, NE 68767 5. Planning and Zoning Commission reviews applications involving variances, conditional uses, or rezonings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM 6. Pay fees at time of application 7. Do not begin construction until permit is issued
How do I schedule a building inspection in Pierce, NE?
Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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