City Building Permits

Ashland, NE - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Nebraska Saunders County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City limits. Ashland may also exercise extraterritorial planning jurisdiction over adjacent unincorporated land under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 16-901 (cities of the first class). Confirm ETJ boundaries with the zoning official.

Department
City of Ashland Building/Zoning Department
Address
2304 Silver Street, Ashland, NE 68003-1500 (City Hall)
Phone
(402) 944-3387
Website
https://www.ashland-ne.com/vnews/display.v/SEC/Government%7CDepartments%3E%3EPlanning%20/%20Building%20/%20Zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Ashland Planning/Building/Zoning

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

Application Process

  1. Confirm the project is within Ashland city limits. For projects in the surrounding area, check whether Ashland has an active ETJ under § 16-901 before defaulting to county jurisdiction.
  2. Contact Bill Krejci at (402) 944-3387 or ashlandzoning@ashland-ne.com to confirm permit requirements for the specific project type, current fee schedule, and any code updates since the 2021 application revision.
  3. Download the Building Permit Application (revised March 2021) from the city website link above, or obtain it in person at City Hall, 2304 Silver Street.
  4. For any plumbing or mechanical work: file a separate mechanical/plumbing permit application with the Zoning Administrator, submitted in writing on the form furnished by the city (per Chapter 9 regulations).
  5. For electrical work: apply separately to the Nebraska State Electrical Division at https://electrical.nebraska.gov or (402) 471-3550. Not handled by the city.
  6. Prepare required documents (see General Requirements below).
  7. Submit completed application, required documents, and applicable fee to City Hall at 2304 Silver Street, Ashland, NE 68003.
  8. Staff reviews the application. Processing times not published; contact Bill Krejci for current turnaround.
  9. Permit issued upon approval; post on job site.
  10. Schedule required inspections with the building official.
  11. Certificate of Occupancy issued after satisfactory final inspection. No structure may be used or occupied before CO issuance; occupancy classification changes also require CO.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact Bill Krejci for current turnaround

Source: City of Ashland Building/Zoning Department

General Requirements

New construction of any building or structure; additions; alterations; changes of occupancy classification. A permit must be approved and all fees paid before construction begins. No building may be occupied or used without a Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building Official.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Construction drawings
  • Site plan
  • Plumbing permit (separate, if applicable)
  • Mechanical permit (separate, if applicable)
Building code
Per Chapter 9 and Ordinance 1139: 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) with supplements (§ 9-501); 2012 International Building Code (IBC) with supplements (§ 9-503); 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC) (§ 9-506); International Mechanical Code (edition to be confirmed); Nebraska State Energy Code/IECC (verify current edition with city); NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. NOTE: The 2012 codes may have been updated by subsequent ordinance. Confirm current adopted edition with Bill Krejci before designing. Ashland's 2025 Comprehensive Plan update may result in future code or zoning amendments.

Fees

Penalty (no permit)
Failure to comply with permit requirements may result in fines up to $500.00 per day and/or legal action
Payment note
Contact Bill Krejci at (402) 944-3387 or ashlandzoning@ashland-ne.com. Request the current building permit fee schedule and any separate plumbing/mechanical permit fees. Chapter 9 references fees being paid prior to permit issuance but does not publish amounts online. Recommend requesting a written fee schedule before application.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Ashland Building/Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Scheduling deadline
Advance notice requirements not published

Typical inspection sequence: Pre-construction site review; foundation/footing; framing/rough-in; plumbing rough-in; mechanical rough-in; insulation; final inspection.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Ashland Building/Zoning Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ashland Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Ashland, NE?
New construction of any building or structure; additions; alterations; changes of occupancy classification. A permit must be approved and all fees paid before construction begins. No building may be occupied or used without a Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building Official.
How do I apply for a building permit in Ashland, NE?
1. Confirm the project is within Ashland city limits. For projects in the surrounding area, check whether Ashland has an active ETJ under § 16-901 before defaulting to county jurisdiction. 2. Contact Bill Krejci at (402) 944-3387 or ashlandzoning@ashland-ne.com to confirm permit requirements for the specific project type, current fee schedule, and any code updates since the 2021 application revision. 3. Download the Building Permit Application (revised March 2021) from the city website link above, or obtain it in person at City Hall, 2304 Silver Street. 4. For any plumbing or mechanical work: file a separate mechanical/plumbing permit application with the Zoning Administrator, submitted in writing on the form furnished by the city (per Chapter 9 regulations). 5. For electrical work: apply separately to the Nebraska State Electrical Division at https://electrical.nebraska.gov or (402) 471-3550. Not handled by the city. 6. Prepare required documents (see General Requirements below). 7. Submit completed application, required documents, and applicable fee to City Hall at 2304 Silver Street, Ashland, NE 68003. 8. Staff reviews the application. Processing times not published; contact Bill Krejci for current turnaround. 9. Permit issued upon approval; post on job site. 10. Schedule required inspections with the building official. 11. Certificate of Occupancy issued after satisfactory final inspection. No structure may be used or occupied before CO issuance; occupancy classification changes also require CO.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Ashland, NE?
Typical processing time is Not published; contact Bill Krejci for current turnaround.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Ashland, NE?
Inspections can be scheduled via: . Advance notice requirements not published.

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