How much does a building permit cost in Bartlesville, OK?

The minimum permit fee is Residential new construction minimum $100; commercial new construction minimum $130. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction is 8 cents per sq. ft.; residential remodel is $50 flat; commercial new construction is 25 cents per sq. ft. for first 5,000 sq. ft., 4 cents per sq. ft. for the second 5,000 sq. ft., and 2 cents per sq. ft. above 10,000 sq. ft.; commercial remodel is 20 cents per sq. ft. for first 5,000 sq. ft., 4 cents per sq. ft. for second 5,000 sq. ft., and 2 cents per sq. ft. above 10,000 sq. ft.. Plan check fee: Residential new construction and residential remodel state no upfront plan review fee and include initial plan review; commercial fees include initial plan review in the permit fee schedule.

What work is exempt from building permits in Bartlesville, OK?

The following work is generally exempt: Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; Replacement of existing doors and windows of the same size and same operation.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Bartlesville, OK?

Inspections can be scheduled via: The city publishes an inspection function and a self-service portal; the reviewed pages do not provide a detailed bookin.

City Building Permits

Bartlesville, OK - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Oklahoma Washington County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Bartlesville city limits

Department: City of Bartlesville, Community Development, Building and Construction Services Division
Address: 401 S. Johnstone Ave., Bartlesville, OK 74003
Phone: (918) 338-4244 for building services page contact; city main line (918) 338-4000
Website: https://www.cityofbartlesville.org/departments/community-development/building-services/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: Self-Service Portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Source: City of Bartlesville, Community Development, Building and Construction Services Division

General Requirements

Structural construction, alteration, demolition, remodel, reconstruction, new residential/commercial/industrial construction, room additions, structural interior remodeling, reroofing that changes structure or framework, garages, carports, storage sheds, roofed patios, accessory buildings, mobile homes/manufactured homes, tents over threshold size, swimming pools or hot tubs 24 inches or deeper, signs, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, right-of-way work, fire alarm/suppression, and floodplain development

Building code: Minimum codes listed by the city include IBC 2018, IRC 2018, IEBC 2018, IFC 2018, IFGC 2018, IMC 2018, IPC 2018, IPMC 2018, and NEC 2023
Contractor requirements: City publishes contractor state license registration forms for mechanical/electrical/plumbing and roofing; state licensing is referenced for some trades

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Residential new construction minimum $100; commercial new construction minimum $130
Plan check fee: Residential new construction and residential remodel state no upfront plan review fee and include initial plan review; commercial fees include initial plan review in the permit fee schedule
Permit fee formula: Residential new construction is 8 cents per sq. ft.; residential remodel is $50 flat; commercial new construction is 25 cents per sq. ft. for first 5,000 sq. ft., 4 cents per sq. ft. for the second 5,000 sq. ft., and 2 cents per sq. ft. above 10,000 sq. ft.; commercial remodel is 20 cents per sq. ft. for first 5,000 sq. ft., 4 cents per sq. ft. for second 5,000 sq. ft., and 2 cents per sq. ft. above 10,000 sq. ft.
Reinspection fee: Outside normal business hours $30 per hour with 2 hour minimum; re-inspection fees under IBC $20 per hour with 1 hour minimum; inspections without a specific fee $20 per hour with 1 hour minimum; additional plan review due to changes $50 per hour with 1 hour minimum; penalty for starting work without required permits is 100 percent of the usual permit fee in addition to the permit fee

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
Replacement of existing doors and windows of the same size and same operation

Inspections

How to Schedule

The city publishes an inspection function and a self-service portal; the reviewed pages do not provide a detailed bookin (online)

Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance first, then required inspections during construction, plus certificate of occupancy at completion when applicable

Reinspection and after-hours fees are published in the fee schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: Minimum codes listed by the city include IBC 2018, IRC 2018, IEBC 2018, IFC 2018, IFGC 2018, IMC 2018, IPC 2018, IPMC 2018, and NEC 2023
Zoning information: View zoning info
Other useful links
Other useful links
Other useful links
Other useful links
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 Bartlesville, Community Development, Building and Construction Services Division before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bartlesville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Bartlesville, OK?: Structural construction, alteration, demolition, remodel, reconstruction, new residential/commercial/industrial construction, room additions, structural interior remodeling, reroofing that changes structure or framework, garages, carports, storage sheds, roofed patios, accessory buildings, mobile homes/manufactured homes, tents over threshold size, swimming pools or hot tubs 24 inches or deeper, signs, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, right-of-way work, fire alarm/suppression, and floodplain development
How much does a building permit cost in Bartlesville, OK?: The minimum permit fee is Residential new construction minimum $100; commercial new construction minimum $130. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction is 8 cents per sq. ft.; residential remodel is $50 flat; commercial new construction is 25 cents per sq. ft. for first 5,000 sq. ft., 4 cents per sq. ft. for the second 5,000 sq. ft., and 2 cents per sq. ft. above 10,000 sq. ft.; commercial remodel is 20 cents per sq. ft. for first 5,000 sq. ft., 4 cents per sq. ft. for second 5,000 sq. ft., and 2 cents per sq. ft. above 10,000 sq. ft.. Plan check fee: Residential new construction and residential remodel state no upfront plan review fee and include initial plan review; commercial fees include initial plan review in the permit fee schedule.
What work is exempt from building permits in Bartlesville, OK?: The following work is generally exempt: Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; Replacement of existing doors and windows of the same size and same operation.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Bartlesville, OK?: Inspections can be scheduled via: The city publishes an inspection function and a self-service portal; the reviewed pages do not provide a detailed bookin.

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