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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Perkins
City code makes it an offense to change the use of land or buildings or to erect, alter, move, or improve a building or structure without a building permit, other than changing, adding, or deleting siding materials.
Changing, adding, or deleting siding materials
- Exempt Changing, adding, or deleting siding materials
Required documents
- Plot/site plan
- Floor plan
- If unplatted, copy of deed
- Contractor and subcontractor information
- Oklahoma state license/registration cards for subcontractors
- Current certificate of insurance
- Valuation
- Any additional information needed to determine compliance
- Building code
- International Building Code, 2015 edition, with local amendments
- Permit validity
- Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced, is suspended or abandoned after commencement, or if no inspections are obtained within a 6 month period.
- Owner-builder
- Perkins city code exempts an owner building or remodeling their own single-family or duplex structure on their own property from the added insurance and workers compensation submittals, unless the permit is acquired by a general contractor or subcontractor.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors regulated by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board must register with the city before performing work. Current state license, photo ID, and liability insurance are required for registration.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Residential permit review: 7 to 10 business days
- 01 Contractors working in Perkins must register with the city before requesting permits.
- 02 Complete the correct permit form and assemble required attachments, including plot/site plan and floor plan for building permits.
- 03 Submit permits by email, in person, or by fax to 405-547-5440.
- 04 City staff reviews the application; residential permit packets state a 7 to 10 business day review target.
- 05 Pay permit and review fees; online payment is available through the city payment page using invoice number.
- 06 Schedule inspections with the city; building inspections are performed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and final inspection/Certificate of Occupancy is required.
Typical processing time: Residential permit review: 7 to 10 business days
§ 04
Fee schedule
Perkins building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential: $0.10 per square foot; Commercial: $0.15 per square foot
02
Plan check fee
Residential initial $75.00, additional $45.00. Commercial initial $125.00, additional $75.00.
03
Permit fee formula
Mostly square-foot and flat-fee based. Residential: $0.10 per square foot; Commercial: $0.15 per square foot; trade permits are flat-fee based with add-ons.
04
Trade permit fee
Flat-fee based
05
Reinspection fee
First reinspection $75.00; subsequent reinspection and partial inspections $60.00
06
Penalty (no permit)
Work started without permit may be assessed at 3x regular permit cost
Payments accepted online or in person by cash, check, or credit card
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 405-547-2445 (phone)
- deputycityclerk@cityofperkins.net (email)
- Time windows
- Building inspections are performed Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Typical sequence: Trade inspections plus building inspections as applicable, followed by final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Perkins permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Perkins, OK? ▸
City code makes it an offense to change the use of land or buildings or to erect, alter, move, or improve a building or structure without a building permit, other than changing, adding, or deleting siding materials.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Perkins, OK? ▸
Building permit fees in Perkins, OK are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential: $0.10 per square foot; Commercial: $0.15 per square foot. Fees are calculated as: Mostly square-foot and flat-fee based. Residential: $0.10 per square foot; Commercial: $0.15 per square foot; trade permits are flat-fee based with add-ons.. Plan check fee: Residential initial $75.00, additional $45.00. Commercial initial $125.00, additional $75.00..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Perkins, OK? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Perkins, OK, follow these steps: 1. Contractors working in Perkins must register with the city before requesting permits. 2. Complete the correct permit form and assemble required attachments, including plot/site plan and floor plan for building permits. 3. Submit permits by email, in person, or by fax to 405-547-5440. 4. City staff reviews the application; residential permit packets state a 7 to 10 business day review target. 5. Pay permit and review fees; online payment is available through the city payment page using invoice number. 6. Schedule inspections with the city; building inspections are performed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and final inspection/Certificate of Occupancy is required.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Perkins, OK? ▸
Building permit processing times in Perkins, OK typically run Residential permit review: 7 to 10 business days. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Perkins, OK? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Perkins, OK. The following work is generally exempt: Changing, adding, or deleting siding materials. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Perkins, OK? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Perkins, OK via: 405-547-2445, deputycityclerk@cityofperkins.net.
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