How much does a building permit cost in Springfield, NE?

Fees are calculated as: Not published; contact department. Plan check fee: Not published; contact department.

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

1. Call or visit the City of Springfield Building Department at 402-253-2204 to confirm permit requirements and obtain the applicable application form. 2. Two main permit application forms are available: Building Permit Application for New Residential construction; Building Permit Application for all other permits (non-new residential). A Grading Permit Application is also available. 3. Prepare required documents based on project type (see General Requirements below). 4. Submit completed application and documents in person at City Hall, 170 N 3rd Street, during office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM). 5. Permit is reviewed and issued by city staff. 6. Schedule inspections by contacting the Sarpy County inspector George Reese at 402-593-2155 (building) or Richard Chladek at 402-253-2193 (electrical). 7. Receive final inspection upon completion.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Springfield, NE?

Typical processing time is Not published; contact department at 402-253-2204.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: George Reese (Building): 402-593-2155, Richard Chladek (Electrical): 402-253-2193, City office: 402-253-2204.

City Building Permits

Springfield, NE - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Nebraska Sarpy County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers all properties within the corporate limits of the City of Springfield. Springfield is the smallest incorporated municipality in Sarpy County. The city contracts with Sarpy County for building inspection services; building inspector is George Reese of Sarpy County (402-593-2155) and electrical inspector is Richard Chladek (402-253-2193).

Department: Building Department
Address: 170 North 3rd Street, PO Box 189, Springfield, NE 68059
Phone: 402-253-2204
Email: ember@springfieldne.org
Website: https://www.springfieldne.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Departments%7CBuilding%20Department

Application Process

Call or visit the City of Springfield Building Department at 402-253-2204 to confirm permit requirements and obtain the applicable application form.
Two main permit application forms are available: Building Permit Application for New Residential construction; Building Permit Application for all other permits (non-new residential). A Grading Permit Application is also available.
Prepare required documents based on project type (see General Requirements below).
Submit completed application and documents in person at City Hall, 170 N 3rd Street, during office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM).
Permit is reviewed and issued by city staff.
Schedule inspections by contacting the Sarpy County inspector George Reese at 402-593-2155 (building) or Richard Chladek at 402-253-2193 (electrical).
Receive final inspection upon completion.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact department at 402-253-2204

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

New dwellings (requires property address and legal description, complete building plans including plumbing and electrical, plot plan with property lines and setback distances, contractor names); sheds (requires owner info, plot plan, existing structure locations and square footage, construction plans); fences (requires owner info, plot plan with fence location, fence design specs); swimming pools 18 inches or more in depth (requires plot plan with pool dimensions, construction plan detailing filter type, piping, waste disposal, water supply, electrical/pump information); commercial construction; garages; basement finishes; decks; other work regulated by local codes

Required Documents

Plot plan showing property lines and setback distances (required for all)
Construction drawings
Contractor names and license information
For pools: filter/pump/electrical specs
For sheds: square footage of all existing structures

Permit validity: Not published; contact department
Building code: Not published on city website; Nebraska authorizes local jurisdictions to adopt the International Building Code; contact department at 402-253-2204 to confirm current adopted codes.
Owner-builder: Not separately published; contact department
Contractor requirements: Not separately published; contact department at 402-253-2204; electrical inspections conducted by Richard Chladek (402-253-2193)

Fees

Plan check fee: Not published; contact department
Permit fee formula: Not published; contact department
Reinspection fee: Not published; contact department
Payment note: In-person payment at City Hall; payment methods not published online

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

George Reese (Building): 402-593-2155 (phone)
Richard Chladek (Electrical): 402-253-2193 (phone)
City office: 402-253-2204 (phone)

Inspection hours: City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM; inspector availability may vary

Typical inspection sequence: Not published; contact inspector directly; inspections are contracted to Sarpy County

Additional Resources

Building code: Not published on city website; Nebraska authorizes local jurisdictions to adopt the International Building Code; contact department at 402-253-2204 to confirm current adopted codes.
City of Springfield Main Website
Building Permit Information Newsletter
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 Building Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Springfield Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Springfield, NE?: New dwellings (requires property address and legal description, complete building plans including plumbing and electrical, plot plan with property lines and setback distances, contractor names); sheds (requires owner info, plot plan, existing structure locations and square footage, construction plans); fences (requires owner info, plot plan with fence location, fence design specs); swimming pools 18 inches or more in depth (requires plot plan with pool dimensions, construction plan detailing filter type, piping, waste disposal, water supply, electrical/pump information); commercial construction; garages; basement finishes; decks; other work regulated by local codes
How much does a building permit cost in Springfield, NE?: Fees are calculated as: Not published; contact department. Plan check fee: Not published; contact department.
How do I apply for a building permit in Springfield, NE?: 1. Call or visit the City of Springfield Building Department at 402-253-2204 to confirm permit requirements and obtain the applicable application form. 2. Two main permit application forms are available: Building Permit Application for New Residential construction; Building Permit Application for all other permits (non-new residential). A Grading Permit Application is also available. 3. Prepare required documents based on project type (see General Requirements below). 4. Submit completed application and documents in person at City Hall, 170 N 3rd Street, during office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM). 5. Permit is reviewed and issued by city staff. 6. Schedule inspections by contacting the Sarpy County inspector George Reese at 402-593-2155 (building) or Richard Chladek at 402-253-2193 (electrical). 7. Receive final inspection upon completion.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Springfield, NE?: Typical processing time is Not published; contact department at 402-253-2204.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Springfield, NE?: Inspections can be scheduled via: George Reese (Building): 402-593-2155, Richard Chladek (Electrical): 402-253-2193, City office: 402-253-2204.

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