FAQs
When permits are needed
What building codes are used
Where to get a permit
Permit Fees
How to contact us
Zoning districts
How long is a permit good
What zoning district am I in
1. Dwelling
2. Any finished area inside the home that was not finished as part of the original building permit. (e.g.; finished basement (full or partial)
3. Accessory structures. (e.g.; garages, detached garages, pole barns, sheds, decks, fences, swimming pools)
4. Any commercial building, commercial addition or alteration
Where do I go to get a permit?
First determine if you are in the Sarpy County jurisdiction.
Click here for map.
Outside any City Extra-Territorial Limits
Sarpy County Building Department
1261 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 2E
Papillion, NE 68046
402 / 593-2315
Email
Building Inspector
City of Bellevue
Information
204 W. Mission Avenue, Suite "A"
Bellevue, NE 68005
402 / 293-3015
City of Gretna
204 N McKenna Av
Gretna, NE 68028
402 / 332-3336
City of La Vista
8110 Park View BLVD
La Vista, NE 68128
402 / 331-4343
City of Papillion
Information
122 E 3rd St.
Papillion, NE 68046
402 / 597-2072
City of Springfield
170 N 3rd St.
Springfield, NE 68059
402 / 253-2204
Sarpy County permits are valid for one (1) year from the date issued. Construction must begin within the first six (6) months.
What building codes are enforced in Sarpy Countys Jurisdictions?
2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Plumbing Code
2006 International Energy Conservation Code
2005 National Electric Code
Copies of these codes are available to be viewed at the Sarpy County Building Department, but may not be removed from our department .
How are Permit Fees Calculated?
Sarpy County permit fees are based on the estimated cost of construction. The following calculations are used to figure the project cost.
Residential:
Finished Square Feet @ $80.00 per square foot
Finished Basement @ $45.00 per square foot
(If permitted after the residence is finaled~ calculated @ $ 30.00 per square foot)
Unfinished Basement, Garages, Detached Garages & Pole Barns @ $15.00 per square foot
Decks & Sheds @ $5.00 per square foot.
Fences @ 5.00 per lineal foot
Ground swimming pools & All structures NOT covered by per square foot cost shall be a flat fee of $25.00
Below Ground Swimming Pools shall be a flat fee of $50.00.
Septic Systems that are not permitted with the residence - $50.00.
Electrical Inspections that are not permitted with the residence - $50.00.
Commercial:
Fee based on the group classification and type of construction as per the August 2006 Building Safety Journal (click here to see Commercial Fee Schedule)
Once the cost of construction is figured, the permit fees are based on the following chart:
CONSTRUCTION COST |
FEE |
| $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 |
| $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 |
| $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 |
| $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 |
| $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 |
| $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $$500,000.00 |
| $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,223.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 |
| $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof |
What are the different zoning districts?
For a more descriptive explanation see the Planning Department web page.
AG Agricultural Farming District (20+ acres)
AGD Agricultural Development District (10+ acres)
AGR Agricultural Residential District (5+ acres)
RE2 Residential Estates (2+ acres)
RE1 Residential Estates (1+ acres)
RS-100 Single Family Residential District
RS-72 Single Family Residential District
RD-50 Two Family Residential District
RG-35 General Residential District
RG-25 General Residential District
RG-15 General Residential District
RG-10 General Residential District
RMH Manufactured Home Residential District
BN Neighborhood Convenience Business District
BG General Business District
BGH Heavy General Business District
BHS Highway Service Business District
IL Light Industrial District
ILM Light Manufacturing District
IGM General Manufacturing District
AP Airport District
AA Airport Approach Zone District
PD Planned Development District
PTD Planned Townhouse Development
FP Flood Plain District
Below is a list of subdivisions that are in Sarpy County Jurisdiction and the Zoning for the subdivision:
Subdivisions Zoned as Residential:
Ballena (Tiburon South) RS-72
Cedar Hollow RS-72
Cedar Ridge RS-72
Giles Ridge RS-72
Hansons Lake RD-50/FP
Harrison Woods RS-72, RD50PD & BG
Hawaiian Village RD-50/FP
Hickory Ridge RD-50
Lakeridge Estates RE1
Millard Park RS-72, RD-50PD & BG
Tiburon RS-100
Tiburon Patio Homes RD-50PD
Tiburon Pointe RD-50PD
Tiburon View RD-50PD
Tiburon Estates RD-50PD
Subdivisions Zoned as Commercial:
Commerce Business Centre IL
Highway Crossing IL
Hilltop Industrial Park IL
Lakeview South IL