Unincorporated Rock County

Building permits required for all construction in unincorporated Rock County except agricultural buildings meeting exemption criteria

• Exempt Agricultural buildings on farmsteads meeting BOTH conditions: 20 acres or more in size AND produces $1,000 or more of farm products annually

Note: Applicant must document compliance with both acreage and production requirements

Building code

Based on 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Existing Building Code, and Uniform Plumbing Code

Contractor requirements

Nebraska Contractor Registration Act: Annual registration fee $25, workers' compensation insurance required for contractors with employees. Statewide electrical license required for electrical contractors (Class B: $125, expires Dec 31, 2026). Septic system registration required ($140 per system). Stormwater permits required for land disturbance of 1+ acre.

1. 01
   Contact Planning and Zoning Commissioner or County Clerk to obtain permit application forms
2. 02
   Submit completed application to Rock County Courthouse
3. 03
   County inspector reviews application for compliance with adopted building codes
4. 04
   Inspection approval and permit issuance
5. 05
   Final inspection required before certificate of occupancy

Typical sequence: Standard inspections include plan review, foundation/framing inspections during construction, and final occupancy inspection. Specific inspection schedules should be confirmed with Planning and Zoning Commissioner's office.