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PERMIT FEES

Below are sample Permits to help in estimating Permit Fees.  You will need to apply for all permits at City Hall.  Some permits may be obtained via the telephone by contacting City Hall at (402) 426-4191. 

           Electrical Permit - Sample Only                  Mechanical Permit - Sample Only

           Plumbing Permit - Sample Only                   Plumbing Tap Permit - Sample Only

                                                                                           

NEW STATE ELECTRICAL REGULATION Effective 01/01/2008, a homeowner can only install electrical wiring in the home that is their principal residence.  Homeowners are no longer allowed to install electrical wiring in a new home they are constructing or a home they have purchased to move into.  Also, homeowners are no longer allowed to replace an electrical service due to the fact it is not considered routine maintenance.  Ref: 81-2121(5) and 81-2124 Nebraska State Electrical Act.

Permit Issuance Fee (All Permits)                                                                                      $25.00 

Building Permit Deposit Fee

      Residential additions/remodels/accessory buildings valued under $10,000                       $200.00

      Commercial, new homes and residential additions/remodels/accessory buildings
      valued $10,000 or greater                                                                                             $500.00

      Misc. permits                                                                                                                  $50.00

Building Permit Fees (PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE will be added)  The Permit Fees for the following building permit types are determined using the following formulas and charts: 

RESIDENTIAL – NEW CONSTRUCTION:

      Permit fee is:

            Finished sq/ft area (not including finished basement area) X $92 plus

            Finished basement sq/ft area X $56 plus

            Unfinished basement sq/ft area X $29 plus

            Garage sq/ft area X $25

            Multiplied by 0.006

 RESIDENTIAL – ADDITIONS / REMODELS and COMMERCIAL – NEW CONSTRUCTION / ADDITIONS / REMODELS:

      Business/Industrial/Educational/Assembly/Factory/Storage/Utility
            *Porches with roofs/screened patios are considered additions

Construction valuation computation:  Sq/ft area X $63
      Except for the following:
            Accessory Buildings & Interior Remodeling Projects sq/ft area X $43
     
      Pole barns with no hard surface floor sq/ft area X $25
           
Sign Erecting/Awnings and Decks/Handicap Ramps sq/ft area X $25 (Minimum $2000)

 Construction valuation is …………..…………………Permit fee is:

                 $0    TO                 $50.................................................................. $0

               $51    TO              $500................................................................ $25

             $501    TO           $2,000................................................................ $25   +      $3   per additional    $100

         $2,001    TO         $25,000................................................................ $70   +    $13   per additional $1,000

       $25,001    TO         $50,000.............................................................. $370   +    $10   per additional $1,000

       $50,001    TO      $100,000.............................................................. $620   +      $7   per additional $1,000

     $100,001    TO      $500,000.............................................................. $970   +      $5   per additional $1,000

     $500,001    TO   $1,000,000.......................................................... $2,970   +      $4   per additional $1,000

$1,000,001            AND OVER.......................................................... $4,970   +      $3   per additional $1,000

 Misc. Permit Fees (INCLUDES PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE)                                        $65.00

      Egress Window
      Fences
      Gazebos
      Patios / Driveways / Sidewalks (new or replacement)
      Roofing/Siding/Soffits and/or Eave Repair/Gutters
      Swimming Pools with Fence
      Window/Door Replacement (size change only)
      Miscellaneous Building Permits (items not covered by one of the above) 

Utility Excavation and Curb Grinding*                                                                        $75.00      *Bond Checks are required on Utility Excavation and Curb Grinding Permits-See Permit Application

 PERMIT RENEWAL FEE:      This fee is based on the amount of the original permit valuation and is charged when work is not completed within two years and the permit expires. Renewals will only be allowed with the stipulation that all exterior site work and outside finish work is completed and interior life-safety issues have been properly address. Permit renewals are for one (1) year, with a maximum of two (2) renewals for a maximum permit span of four (4) years.

       Original permit valuation up to $50,000                                                         $150.00
       Original permit valuation of $50,000 – $100,000                                           $200.00 
       Original permit valuation of $100,000 – $500,000                                         $300.00    
       Original permit valuation of $500,000 or more                                               $400.00                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                              

 ADDITIONAL FEES

After Hour Fees                                                                                                         $80.00/hour

Inspections that require the inspector to remain on the job site past 4:30 p.m. for an extended period due to contractor failure or for Saturday inspections.

 Re-inspection Fee                                                                                                       $50.00

Fee for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of the work for which inspection was requested is not complete or when corrections have not been made, and fee shall apply for additional inspections required by failure to call.

 Work Without a Permit:                                                                       Double the Permit Fee

One written warning per general contractor or homeowner will be issued at no cost. Following the written warning, whenever any work for which a permit is required is started without first obtaining a permit, a fine equal to the actual cost of the permit shall be issued. (Examples: $50 permit fee gets a $50 fine, $1,200 permit fee gets a $1,200 fine)

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