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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Antlers
The ordinance states a building permit is required before changing use or erecting, altering, moving, improving, or demolishing covered structures.
Because the city code requires permits for covered work, do not assume small remodels or utility work are exempt without asking the code office.
- Exempt Because the city code requires permits for covered work, do not assume small remodels or utility work are exempt without asking the code office.
Required documents
- Written application on the official city form; project-specific plans when required
- Building code
- The ordinance references the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings and other adopted city code provisions. The public ordinance PDF should be checked for current adopted editions at filing time.
- Contractor requirements
- City issues permits and inspections for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas work; state trade licensing still applies
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside Antlers city limits.
- 02 Download and complete the city permit form from the code enforcement page.
- 03 Submit the completed form and project information to City Hall or the code office.
- 04 Receive plan review and fee calculation, then obtain the permit before construction starts.
- 05 Call for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas inspections as required.
Source: Code Enforcement Officer / City Planning Committee ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Antlers building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Public ordinance shows plan review and inspection fees, but not a single universal minimum for all permit classes
02
Plan check fee
New construction plan review fee is 40.00 under 1300 square feet, 50.00 for 1300 to 3000 square feet, and 100.00 over 3000 square feet
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation based. Building permit fee equals estimated construction cost times 0.002, plus plan review and inspection fees
04
Reinspection fee
Public ordinance excerpt reviewed does not clearly separate a reinspection fee; ordinance also states stop-work violation penalties may apply
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact the code office directly (contact)
Typical sequence: Permit issuance, then required building and trade inspections during construction, then final approval
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Antlers permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Antlers, OK? ▸
The ordinance states a building permit is required before changing use or erecting, altering, moving, improving, or demolishing covered structures.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Antlers, OK? ▸
Building permit fees in Antlers, OK are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Public ordinance shows plan review and inspection fees, but not a single universal minimum for all permit classes. Fees are calculated as: Valuation based. Building permit fee equals estimated construction cost times 0.002, plus plan review and inspection fees. Plan check fee: New construction plan review fee is 40.00 under 1300 square feet, 50.00 for 1300 to 3000 square feet, and 100.00 over 3000 square feet.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Antlers, OK? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Antlers, OK, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside Antlers city limits. 2. Download and complete the city permit form from the code enforcement page. 3. Submit the completed form and project information to City Hall or the code office. 4. Receive plan review and fee calculation, then obtain the permit before construction starts. 5. Call for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas inspections as required.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Antlers, OK? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Antlers, OK. The following work is generally exempt: Because the city code requires permits for covered work, do not assume small remodels or utility work are exempt without asking the code office.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Antlers, OK? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Antlers, OK via: Contact the code office directly.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement Officer / City Planning Committee ↗
entry id permits/oklahoma/pushmataha/antlers
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Officer / City Planning Committee before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.