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City of Butler

How to apply for a building permit in City of Butler, Oklahoma. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

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April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Butler, Office of Business and Community Development / Building Permit Office

Street address
140 West North Street, Butler, PA 16001
Coverage
City of Butler commercial and residential projects
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Butler

Most building, demolition, interior and exterior improvement projects require a permit; homeowner or contractor must obtain it before work starts.

Required documents
  • Permit application
  • Workers comp insurance or exemption addendum
  • EIN or SS number
  • BASA permit if applicable
Building code
Public pages say all applicable state and local building codes and regulations; specific edition list not surfaced on the page summary.
Permit validity
Permit expires if work does not commence within 180 days or if no inspection approval occurs within 180 days; extensions may be granted in writing for periods up to 180 days each.
Contractor requirements
Contractor insurance, EIN or SS number; city contractor rules likely apply.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Use the Commercial or Residential division resources and forms.
  2. 02
    For commercial work, complete land development review, submit construction drawings, and submit the non-residential construction document review application.
  3. 03
    Obtain any BASA permit if required.
  4. 04
    Submit contractor insurance and EIN or SS number with the application.
  5. 05
    Wait for plan review and permit issuance, which is by appointment only for commercial work.

Source: City of Butler, Office of Business and Community Development / Building Permit Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Butler building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Fee varies by type of work and valuation; commercial page says cost of the permit varies based on the cost of construction.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • bcce1@cityofbutler.org (email)
  • Named inspectors / office contact (contact)

Typical sequence: Commercial plan review, zoning review, land development drawings, construction drawings, BASA permit if needed, then permit issuance and inspections.

Source: City of Butler, Office of Business and Community Development / Building Permit Office ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Butler permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Butler, OK?
Most building, demolition, interior and exterior improvement projects require a permit; homeowner or contractor must obtain it before work starts.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Butler, OK?
Building permit fees in Butler, OK are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fee varies by type of work and valuation; commercial page says cost of the permit varies based on the cost of construction..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Butler, OK?
To apply for a building permit in Butler, OK, follow these steps: 1. Use the Commercial or Residential division resources and forms. 2. For commercial work, complete land development review, submit construction drawings, and submit the non-residential construction document review application. 3. Obtain any BASA permit if required. 4. Submit contractor insurance and EIN or SS number with the application. 5. Wait for plan review and permit issuance, which is by appointment only for commercial work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Butler, OK?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Butler, OK via: bcce1@cityofbutler.org, Named inspectors / office contact.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Butler, Office of Business and Community Development / Building Permit Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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