City Building Permits
Durant, OK - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Durant, Oklahoma. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Durant
- Department
- Community Development Department
- Address
- 300 W Evergreen, Durant, OK 74701
- Phone
- 580-931-6600
Online Permit Portal
Platform: MyGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Create/register in the MyGov portal.
- Select the permit application type.
- Submit supporting documents through the portal.
- City review by Community Development.
- Pay fees and receive permit issuance.
Source: Community Development Department
General Requirements
Durant publishes permits required for new or remodel construction, accessory structures, signs, storm cellars, plumbing, electrical, mechanical work, residential and commercial roofs, and swimming pools.
- Building code
- 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Existing Building Code
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor license fee is published for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and roofing contractors.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- $0.35 per square foot for new construction
- Reinspection fee
- Red tag fee is $100 per visit. Night, weekend, and holiday inspections are $75 per hour with a 2 hour minimum.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Community Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: Public fee schedule shows separate trade inspections, implying trade-specific inspection sequencing under the permit.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Existing Building Code
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Permitting page
- Staff directory
- Forms page
- Fee resolution PDF
- License lookup guide: Oklahoma Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Oklahoma Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Oklahoma hub: Oklahoma Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Durant Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Durant, OK?
- Durant publishes permits required for new or remodel construction, accessory structures, signs, storm cellars, plumbing, electrical, mechanical work, residential and commercial roofs, and swimming pools.
- How much does a building permit cost in Durant, OK?
- Fees are calculated as: $0.35 per square foot for new construction.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Durant, OK?
- 1. Create/register in the MyGov portal. 2. Select the permit application type. 3. Submit supporting documents through the portal. 4. City review by Community Development. 5. Pay fees and receive permit issuance.
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