Friend, NE — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address

235 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359

Phone

402-947-2711

Coverage

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.

Online portal

City of Friend Website

Paper-based

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Friend

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)

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

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
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Contact City Hall at 402-947-2711 to determine which permits are required for project and what documents must be submitted
03

Obtain applicable application form from City Hall at 235 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359
04

Complete and submit application with required plans and applicable fee payment
05

Await permit issuance; ask City Hall about review timeline and whether any inspections are required
06

Call 811 (Diggers Hotline) at least three business days before any ground disturbance
07

Schedule required inspections through City Hall
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Obtain final sign-off upon project completion

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

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Contact City Hall at 402-947-2711 (phone)

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

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Friend permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Friend, NE? ▸

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

To apply for a building permit in Friend, NE, follow these steps: 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

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Friend, NE via: Contact City Hall at 402-947-2711.

last verified April 2026 source City of Friend -- City Hall (building permit administration) ↗ entry id permits/nebraska/saline/friend

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Friend -- City Hall (building permit administration) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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