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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pierce
All improvements valued at $2,500 or more (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-1318.01)
Note: State statute § 77-1318.01 requires permit for improvements valued at $2,500 or more
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
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download Building Permit Application from piercenebraska.com/government/planning-zoning/ or obtain at City Hall
- 02 Contact Chad Anderson (Zoning Administrator) at (402) 329-4535 for pre-application questions, especially for commercial projects, accessory structures, or zoning district boundary questions
- 03 Complete application with site plans, proposed use description, and required drawings
- 04 Submit completed application to City Hall at 106 S. First St., Pierce, NE 68767
- 05 Planning and Zoning Commission reviews applications involving variances, conditional uses, or rezonings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM
- 06 Pay fees at time of application
- 07 Do not begin construction until permit is issued
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact Chad Anderson, Zoning Administrator, at (402) 329-4535 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Pierce County Courthouse standard hours)
Typical sequence: City of Pierce conducts zoning compliance inspections through the Zoning Administrator's office. Commercial projects require separate Nebraska State Fire Marshal inspections
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Pierce permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Pierce, NE? ▸
All improvements valued at $2,500 or more (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-1318.01)
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Pierce, NE? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Pierce, NE, follow these steps: 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
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pierce, NE? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pierce, NE via: Contact Chad Anderson, Zoning Administrator, at (402) 329-4535.
last verified April 2026
source City of Pierce - Zoning/Building Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Pierce - Zoning/Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.