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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bixby
Bixby posts a formal building permit process and online permitting path for residential and other city permits.
Required documents
- HVAC plan analysis
- Braced wall line drawings and calculations
- Full site plan
- Full construction drawings
- Certificate of liability insurance
- Workers compensation insurance if applicable
- Water service form
- DEQ OKR10 construction activities permit
- Building code
- Public Bixby pages reviewed did not summarize the current code edition set in one place; confirm current adopted code through city code Title 9 and Development Services before filing.
- Contractor requirements
- Bixby states contractor licensing now runs through MyGov and active permits in the prior GovMotus system were grandfathered for closeout.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the site is within Bixby city limits and identify any zoning or development prerequisites.
- 02 Create a MyGov account; the city transitioned to MyGov for all permitting and contractor licensing as of 2024-01-09.
- 03 Upload the permit package, including site plan, construction drawings, insurance, and any required utility or DEQ forms.
- 04 Address review comments from Development Services.
- 05 Pay fees, receive the permit, and call in inspections on the issued permit.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Bixby building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Confirm in MyGov or with Development Services.
In-person payment is accepted by credit card, debit card, check, or cash; online payments are available.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 918-366-0415 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Department and city hall business hours during regular workdays.
- Time windows
- Specific AM or PM inspection windows were not summarized on the reviewed page.
Typical sequence: Permit issuance, staged inspections per the city's Inspection and Construction Guidelines, then final approval.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bixby permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bixby, OK? ▸
Bixby posts a formal building permit process and online permitting path for residential and other city permits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bixby, OK? ▸
Building permit fees in Bixby, OK are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Confirm in MyGov or with Development Services..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bixby, OK? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bixby, OK, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the site is within Bixby city limits and identify any zoning or development prerequisites. 2. Create a MyGov account; the city transitioned to MyGov for all permitting and contractor licensing as of 2024-01-09. 3. Upload the permit package, including site plan, construction drawings, insurance, and any required utility or DEQ forms. 4. Address review comments from Development Services. 5. Pay fees, receive the permit, and call in inspections on the issued permit.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bixby, OK? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bixby, OK via: 918-366-0415.
last verified April 2026
source City of Bixby Development Services ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Bixby Development Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.