On this page 6
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pilger
Before constructing, altering, or moving any structure within Pilger village limits
Note: Regardless of local permit status, all statewide requirements apply in Pilger: NSED District 7 licensing and inspection for all electrical work (402-471-3550); NDEE Title 124 registration ($140 fee) for any new or modified onsite wastewater system; Nebraska State Fire Marshal plan review for commercial/public/institutional construction (402-471-2027); RRNC Act passive radon mitigation for new residential construction; NDEE Stormwater NOI for land disturbance of 1 acre or more; Nebraska Contractor Registration Act compliance. Contact Village Clerk at (402) 396-3563 before any construction project in Pilger.
- Completed building permit application
- Project description
- Property address
- Contractor information
- Estimated construction value
- Floodplain Development Permit application if property in Zone A/AE
- Elevation certificate from licensed surveyor, engineer, or architect if in floodplain
- Building code
- As a Nebraska village, Pilger has authority under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 19-901 to regulate building heights, lot coverage, setbacks, land use, and density. Specific zoning ordinance text and adopted building code edition not publicly accessible (March 2026); contact Village Clerk.
- Permit validity
- Contact Village Clerk for specifics
- Owner-builder
- Contact Village Clerk at (402) 396-3563 for owner-builder disclosure or waiver requirements. For electrical work, NSED owner-builder homeowner permit program (nebraska.gov/sed/permits/homeowner/) allows eligible property owners to pull their own electrical permits.
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors performing work on real property in Nebraska must register with the Department of Labor annually ($25 fee) with proof of workers' compensation insurance
Application process
Typical processing: Variable; requires Village Board approval at monthly meetings
- 01 Contact Village Clerk at (402) 396-3563 to inquire about applicable permit requirements for your specific project
- 02 Confirm whether property is within FEMA-mapped Special Flood Hazard Area during initial contact (critical due to Elkhorn River floodplain)
- 03 Verify flood zone status at msc.fema.gov or Nebraska Floodplain Interactive Map (gis.ne.gov) before proceeding
- 04 Obtain appropriate application form from village office
- 05 Complete application with project description, property address, contractor information, and estimated value
- 06 If property in floodplain (Zone A/AE): prepare Floodplain Development Permit application and obtain elevation certificate from licensed surveyor, engineer, or architect
- 07 Submit completed application to Village Clerk
- 08 Village Board of Trustees reviews permit applications at regular monthly meetings; items must be added to agenda in advance
- 09 Upon Board approval, receive permit and post on site before beginning any work
- 10 Schedule required inspections
Typical processing time: Variable; requires Village Board approval at monthly meetings
Fee schedule
Pilger building permit fees
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Contact Village Clerk at (402) 396-3563 for inspection requirements and scheduling (phone)
- For electrical work: NSED District 7 has jurisdiction statewide; contact NSED at 402-471-3550 or electrical.nebraska.gov (phone)
- For commercial and public structures: Nebraska State Fire Marshal has jurisdiction; contact 402-471-2027 or sfm.nebraska.gov (phone)
- For septic/onsite wastewater: contact NDEE at dee.nebraska.gov or 402-471-2186 (phone)
Typical sequence: Whether village employs a building official not confirmed from available public sources; contact Village Clerk for current inspection requirements
Frequently asked
Common questions about Pilger permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Pilger, NE? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Pilger, NE? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Pilger, NE? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pilger, NE? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Pilger -- Village Clerk / Floodplain Administrator before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.