City Building Permits
Bixby, OK - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Bixby, Oklahoma. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City permit authority applies inside Bixby corporate limits, including the portion of Bixby located in Wagoner County.
- Department
- City of Bixby Development Services
- Address
- 116 W Needles, Bixby, OK 74008
- Phone
- 918-366-4430
Online Permit Portal
Platform: MyGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm project type through Development Services and gather the city requirements for the permit class.
- Create a MyGov account. Bixby transitioned to MyGov for all permitting and contractor licensing effective January 9, 2024.
- Upload the residential or commercial permit package. For residential permits, Bixby requires HVAC plan analysis, braced wall line drawings and calculations, site plan with easements and setbacks, full construction drawings, certificate of liability insurance, workers compensation insurance if applicable, and water service form.
- Pay fees through the city's approved fee schedule.
- Request inspections through the city's inspection request page/process.
- Final inspection closes the permit.
General Requirements
Building permit process page covers residential and commercial permit review. City directs applicants to use MyGov for all permitting and contractor licensing.
Required Documents
- HVAC plan analysis
- Braced wall line drawings and calculations
- Complete site plan
- Full construction drawings
- Certificate of liability insurance
- Workers compensation insurance if applicable
- Water service form
- Erosion and sediment information where applicable
- Building code
- City Code and Oklahoma 2015 Energy Code Compliance Guide. The reviewed permit page does not publish a consolidated current edition list for all adopted building codes.
- Contractor requirements
- Bixby uses MyGov for all contractor licensing as well as permitting.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- See FY 2026 fee schedule
- Plan check fee
- See approved fee schedule
- Reinspection fee
- See approved fee schedule
- Payment note
- MyGov account and city fee schedule govern payment handling
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Fiscal Year 2026).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Bixby Development Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Request an Inspection page (online)
- Inspection hours
- Main switchboard 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Time windows
- Specific inspection windows not published on reviewed pages
Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific; city directs applicants to request inspections after permit issuance.
Additional Resources
- Building code: City Code and Oklahoma 2015 Energy Code Compliance Guide. The reviewed permit page does not publish a consolidated current edition list for all adopted building codes.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building Permit Process
- Zoning Code and Subdivision Code Update
- City Code of Ordinances
- License lookup guide: Oklahoma Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Oklahoma Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Oklahoma hub: Oklahoma Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Bixby Development Services before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bixby Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Bixby, OK?
- Building permit process page covers residential and commercial permit review. City directs applicants to use MyGov for all permitting and contractor licensing.
- How much does a building permit cost in Bixby, OK?
- The minimum permit fee is See FY 2026 fee schedule. Plan check fee: See approved fee schedule.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Bixby, OK?
- 1. Confirm project type through Development Services and gather the city requirements for the permit class. 2. Create a MyGov account. Bixby transitioned to MyGov for all permitting and contractor licensing effective January 9, 2024. 3. Upload the residential or commercial permit package. For residential permits, Bixby requires HVAC plan analysis, braced wall line drawings and calculations, site plan with easements and setbacks, full construction drawings, certificate of liability insurance, workers compensation insurance if applicable, and water service form. 4. Pay fees through the city's approved fee schedule. 5. Request inspections through the city's inspection request page/process. 6. Final inspection closes the permit.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Bixby, OK?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Request an Inspection page.
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