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City of Broken Arrow

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

Min. permit fee
See city manual of fees
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Broken Arrow Community Development - Community Permitting and Licensing Division

Street address
220 S First Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Coverage
City permit authority applies inside Broken Arrow corporate limits, including the portion of Broken Arrow located in Wagoner County.
Online portal
Citizen Self Service Portal
Citizen Self Service Portal
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Broken Arrow

Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was located on the reviewed public permit pages. Confirm project-specific exemptions with Broken Arrow Permitting and Licensing before starting work.

Required documents
  • Project-specific plans and supporting documents
Building code
2018 International Building Code. Verify full current code matrix with Community Development because the reviewed permit page did not publish the full list.
Contractor requirements
Permitting and Licensing handles licensing along with permits. Verify current registration and insurance requirements during application.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Determine permit type with Community Development - Permitting and Licensing.
  2. 02
    Prepare plans and supporting documents required for the project and any departmental reviews.
  3. 03
    Submit through the Citizen Self Service Portal or coordinate directly with the Permitting and Licensing Division at City Hall.
  4. 04
    Departmental reviews are tracked by the division until requirements are complete.
  5. 05
    Pay city permit fees.
  6. 06
    Obtain permit issuance and schedule inspections as required.

Source: City of Broken Arrow Community Development - Community Permitting and Licensing Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Broken Arrow building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
See city manual of fees
02
Plan check fee
See manual of fees
03
Reinspection fee
See manual of fees

Payment is handled through the city permit process and portal

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • City permit system and inspection request process (direct)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Typical sequence: Project-specific; city issues permit then inspection routing proceeds through Community Development.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Broken Arrow permits

01 How much does a building permit cost in Broken Arrow, OK?
Building permit fees in Broken Arrow, OK are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is See city manual of fees. Plan check fee: See manual of fees.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Broken Arrow, OK?
To apply for a building permit in Broken Arrow, OK, follow these steps: 1. Determine permit type with Community Development - Permitting and Licensing. 2. Prepare plans and supporting documents required for the project and any departmental reviews. 3. Submit through the Citizen Self Service Portal or coordinate directly with the Permitting and Licensing Division at City Hall. 4. Departmental reviews are tracked by the division until requirements are complete. 5. Pay city permit fees. 6. Obtain permit issuance and schedule inspections as required.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Broken Arrow, OK?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Broken Arrow, OK via: City permit system and inspection request process.
last verified April 2026 source City of Broken Arrow Community Development - Community Permitting and Licensing Division ↗ entry id permits/oklahoma/wagoner/broken-arrow

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Broken Arrow Community Development - Community Permitting and Licensing Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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