How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Arlington, NE?

1. Contact Village Clerk at (402) 478-4212 to obtain current permit application forms and requirements 2. Submit three (3) copies of plans (per Washington County permit procedure standards) 3. Provide address or legal description of property 4. Pay applicable permit fees 5. Confirm any ETJ or jurisdictional overlap with Washington County or Blair

What work is exempt from building permits in Village of Arlington, NE?

The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural building exemption under § 23-114.03 applies to qualifying rural parcels within or adjacent to village limits.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Arlington, NE?

Inspections can be scheduled via: , .

City Building Permits

Village of Arlington, NE - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Nebraska Washington County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of Arlington limits and one-mile extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction

Department: Village of Arlington — Village Clerk
Address: 245 N 2nd St., Arlington, NE 68002
Phone: (402) 478-4212
Website: https://arlington.municipalcodeonline.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Arlington Municipal Codes Online

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

Application Process

Contact Village Clerk at (402) 478-4212 to obtain current permit application forms and requirements
Submit three (3) copies of plans (per Washington County permit procedure standards)
Provide address or legal description of property
Pay applicable permit fees
Confirm any ETJ or jurisdictional overlap with Washington County or Blair

Source: Village of Arlington — Village Clerk

General Requirements

Building permits required for various construction activities; specific requirements depend on whether village has adopted building code

Required Documents

Three (3) copies of plans
Address or legal description of property
Any other documents required by village or county depending on project scope

Building code: Building code adoption status not confirmed in public sources. Nebraska statute requires any municipality adopting a code to use IBC as base. Confirm with village clerk whether Arlington has formally adopted a building code.
Contractor requirements: Contractor registration required under Nebraska Contractor Registration Act

Fees

Payment note: Fee schedule not publicly available

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Agricultural building exemption under § 23-114.03 applies to qualifying rural parcels within or adjacent to village limits

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Typical inspection sequence: Inspection program details not confirmed in public sources

Additional Resources

Building code: Building code adoption status not confirmed in public sources. Nebraska statute requires any municipality adopting a code to use IBC as base. Confirm with village clerk whether Arlington has formally adopted a building code.
Zoning information: View zoning info
NSED Electrical Inspection GIS Mapping Tool
NDEE Construction Stormwater General Permit (NER210000) — 1+ acre disturbance
Nebraska Contractor Registration Act
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)
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 Village of Arlington — Village Clerk before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of Arlington Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Village of Arlington, NE?: Building permits required for various construction activities; specific requirements depend on whether village has adopted building code
How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Arlington, NE?: 1. Contact Village Clerk at (402) 478-4212 to obtain current permit application forms and requirements 2. Submit three (3) copies of plans (per Washington County permit procedure standards) 3. Provide address or legal description of property 4. Pay applicable permit fees 5. Confirm any ETJ or jurisdictional overlap with Washington County or Blair
What work is exempt from building permits in Village of Arlington, NE?: The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural building exemption under § 23-114.03 applies to qualifying rural parcels within or adjacent to village limits.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Arlington, NE?: Inspections can be scheduled via: , .

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