Moore, OK — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Moore Planning and Development, Building Permits and Inspections

Street address

City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore, OK 73160

Phone

(405) 793-5051

Coverage

City-issued permits apply inside Moore city limits in Cleveland County.

Online portal

GovBuilt Portal

GovBuilt

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Moore

Moore states building permits are required for most commercial and residential improvements and all new construction.

Note: No detailed public exemption list was posted on reviewed Moore pages.

Required documents

Application form
Plans
Project-specific supporting documents

Building code: 2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, 2018 IFC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 IPMC, 2018 NFPA Life Safety Code, 2017 ICC A117.1, and 2020 NEC
Permit validity: Building permit extensions available for 6 months.
Owner-builder: Not clearly summarized on reviewed pages.
Contractor requirements: Moore requires city licensing or registration fees for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, builders and contractors, sign contractors, and certain specialty contractors; licensed trades also follow Oklahoma state licensing.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Same-day inspections if called in by 9:00 a.m.; no general permit review turnaround posted.

01

Start in GovBuilt or download the applicable permit form from the city permit page.
02

Submit the application, plans, and supporting documents to the Community Development Department.
03

Pay submittal and review fees as required.
04

City staff review the project for code compliance and issue comments if needed.
05

Pay issuance fees and receive the permit.
06

Request inspections through GovBuilt or the Inspections Department; complete final inspections and occupancy approvals where required.

Typical processing time: Same-day inspections if called in by 9:00 a.m.; no general permit review turnaround posted.

Source: City of Moore Planning and Development, Building Permits and Inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Moore building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential addition or alteration $25.00; commercial building permit $35.00; residential storage building $25.00

Plan check fee

Residential new home $50.00 due at submittal; commercial $100.00 due at submittal

Permit fee formula

Square-footage based for most building permits, plus flat fees for many accessory permits and trade permit tables.

Reinspection fee

$30.00; after-hours inspection $200.00 first hour and $75.00 each additional hour

Applicants can apply and pay online in GovBuilt; paper forms remain available.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

GovBuilt Portal (online)
Inspections Department (405) 793-5051 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Same-day inspections if called in by 9:00 a.m.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Moore permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Moore, OK? ▸

Moore states building permits are required for most commercial and residential improvements and all new construction.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Moore, OK? ▸

Building permit fees in Moore, OK are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential addition or alteration $25.00; commercial building permit $35.00; residential storage building $25.00. Fees are calculated as: Square-footage based for most building permits, plus flat fees for many accessory permits and trade permit tables.. Plan check fee: Residential new home $50.00 due at submittal; commercial $100.00 due at submittal.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Moore, OK? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Moore, OK, follow these steps: 1. Start in GovBuilt or download the applicable permit form from the city permit page. 2. Submit the application, plans, and supporting documents to the Community Development Department. 3. Pay submittal and review fees as required. 4. City staff review the project for code compliance and issue comments if needed. 5. Pay issuance fees and receive the permit. 6. Request inspections through GovBuilt or the Inspections Department; complete final inspections and occupancy approvals where required.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Moore, OK? ▸

Building permit processing times in Moore, OK typically run Same-day inspections if called in by 9:00 a.m.; no general permit review turnaround posted.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Moore, OK? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Moore, OK via: GovBuilt Portal, Inspections Department (405) 793-5051. Same-day inspections if called in by 9:00 a.m..

last verified April 2026 source City of Moore Planning and Development, Building Permits and Inspections ↗ entry id permits/oklahoma/cleveland/moore

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Moore Planning and Development, Building Permits and Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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