How do I apply for a building permit in Friend, NE?

1. Confirm whether parcel is within Friend's city limits or one-mile ETJ; if near boundary, consult county GIS (https://saline.gworks.com/) or call City Hall at 402-947-2711 2. Contact City Hall at 402-947-2711 to determine which permits are required for project and what documents must be submitted 3. Obtain applicable application form from City Hall at 235 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359 4. Complete and submit application with required plans and applicable fee payment 5. Await permit issuance; ask City Hall about review timeline and whether any inspections are required 6. Call 811 (Diggers Hotline) at least three business days before any ground disturbance 7. Schedule required inspections through City Hall 8. Obtain final sign-off upon project completion

How do I schedule a building inspection in Friend, NE?

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

City Building Permits

Friend, NE - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Nebraska Saline County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Friend corporate limits and one-mile ETJ as a city of the second class under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-1001. Friend is a small agricultural community (~900 population) in central Saline County.

Department: City of Friend -- City Hall (building permit administration)
Address: 235 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359
Phone: 402-947-2711
Website: https://www.cityoffriend.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Friend Website

Platform: Paper-based • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Confirm whether parcel is within Friend's city limits or one-mile ETJ; if near boundary, consult county GIS (https://saline.gworks.com/) or call City Hall at 402-947-2711
Contact City Hall at 402-947-2711 to determine which permits are required for project and what documents must be submitted
Obtain applicable application form from City Hall at 235 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359
Complete and submit application with required plans and applicable fee payment
Await permit issuance; ask City Hall about review timeline and whether any inspections are required
Call 811 (Diggers Hotline) at least three business days before any ground disturbance
Schedule required inspections through City Hall
Obtain final sign-off upon project completion

Source: City of Friend -- City Hall (building permit administration)

General Requirements

Building permits are required for construction, additions, accessory structures, and alterations within the city limits and one-mile ETJ. Specific threshold triggers (fence, shed, mechanical replacement) should be confirmed directly with City Hall.

Required Documents

Application form and site plan at minimum; confirm specific requirements with City Hall based on project type

Contractor requirements: Nebraska Contractor Registration Act applies ($25/year, NDOL)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Friend -- City Hall (building permit administration) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Typical inspection sequence: City Hall designee; no dedicated building inspector publicly identified.

Additional Resources

NSED Inspector Lookup (confirm electrical jurisdiction)
Nebraska State Fire Marshal (commercial projects)
Saline County GIS (for jurisdiction confirmation)
License lookup guide: Nebraska Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Nebraska Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Nebraska hub: Nebraska Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Friend -- City Hall (building permit administration) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Friend Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Friend, NE?: Building permits are required for construction, additions, accessory structures, and alterations within the city limits and one-mile ETJ. Specific threshold triggers (fence, shed, mechanical replacement) should be confirmed directly with City Hall.
How do I apply for a building permit in Friend, NE?: 1. Confirm whether parcel is within Friend's city limits or one-mile ETJ; if near boundary, consult county GIS (https://saline.gworks.com/) or call City Hall at 402-947-2711 2. Contact City Hall at 402-947-2711 to determine which permits are required for project and what documents must be submitted 3. Obtain applicable application form from City Hall at 235 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359 4. Complete and submit application with required plans and applicable fee payment 5. Await permit issuance; ask City Hall about review timeline and whether any inspections are required 6. Call 811 (Diggers Hotline) at least three business days before any ground disturbance 7. Schedule required inspections through City Hall 8. Obtain final sign-off upon project completion
How do I schedule a building inspection in Friend, NE?: Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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