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Building Permits

Building Permits

Please contact the Office for any questions or concerns regarding Building Permits in the City of Bennet. 402-782-3300

cityoffice@cityofbennet.com


Building Permit Application Instructions and General Information

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  • Contact the City Office or download the PDF in the following section for any building permit application form.  Please read the application instructions carefully. An incomplete application may delay your requested permit or cause additional fees for reviews or inspections.
  •  Return the completed Application, a site plan and application fees to the City office. Digital copies of the blueprints/construction plan may be sent to:: cityoffice@cityofbennet.com or cityclerk@cityofbennet.com.  Fees can be made online at: https://otc.cdc.nicusa.com/p/nebraska/City%20of%20Bennet/


  • The plan review will take 7-10 days, the City Office will notify you when it is approved. At this time, any additional fees will be added. Upon payment you will receive a copy of the building permit and an inspection signature placard. The placard needs to be placed inside the building site. It is suggested it should be hung by the furnace.
  • Initial zoning inspection: Survey marks (Lot lines) need to be clearly and properly identified, for new construction, a survey is required. Stake or flag the new construction area (footprint). Provide accurate measurements from designated survey marks.
  • It is the responsibility of the builder to contact inspectors for the designated inspections.  Please allow for 3 - 5 day's notice for an inspection to be completed. When each inspection is completed, the inspector MUST sign the placard.
  • Completion: When the building project is finished and all inspections have been completed and signed for, the placard must be returned to the Bennet City Office.  
  • The final Certificate of Occupancy will be issued upon receipt of proof of final building inspection and full payment of any additional fees.

 

Building Code Ordinances & Permit Application

These ordinances below were adopted by the City Council in May 2023. The following section has links to the actual codes.

NE Board of Engineers & Architect Before You Build (pdf)

Download

Change of Use Application 2024 (pdf)

Download

City Culvert Application (pdf)

Download

Commercial Building Permit 2024 (pdf)

Download

Residential Building Permit.pub 2025 (pdf)

Download

Installation Permit Application (pdf)

Download

ORD 2023-5.1 International Building Code (pdf)

Download

ORD 2023-5.2 IBC Residential Code (pdf)

Download

ORD 2023-5.3 IBC Mechanical Code (pdf)

Download

ORD 2023-5.4 IBC Plumbing Code (pdf)

Download

ORD 2023-5.5 International Existing Building Code (pdf)

Download

ORD 2023-5.6 IBC Energy Code (pdf)

Download

Building Code Links

2018 International Building Codes2018 International Property Maintenance CodeIRC Residential CodeIMC Mechanical CodeUniform Plumbing CodeIEBC Existing Building CodeIECC Energy Conservation Code

Permit Fees

Inspection Fees

Inspection Fees

  • Plan Review (submit with application) $55.00
  • Zoning  $5.00
  • Building Permit  $60.00
  • Plumbing Permit  $35.00
  • HVAC Permit (Mechanical) $35.00
  • Fuel Gas Permit  $35.00 
  • Sewer Hook-Up $1,000.00
  • Water Hook-Up  $1,000.00
  • Sewer Tap $100.00
  • Water Tap $100.00
  • Deck Permit $60.00
  • Fence  Permit  $15.00
  • Sidewalk - permit needed, contact City Office
  • Culvert Permit-contact City Office
  • Meter Pit  - Fee according to availability
  • Meter Pit Cover - Fee according to availability
  • Roof - permit needed, contact City Office
  • Swimming Pool - permit needed, contact City Office
  • Demo Permit - $55.00 plus Asbestos test
  •  Curb Cut (Deposit Only) $250.00



Inspection Fees

Inspection Fees

Inspection Fees

 All Inspections are $55.00

Additional fee for failed Inspection - $55.00

 Consultation with Inspector $55.00 per hour
**Additional Fees required for extraordinary plan reviews**



Zoning/ Subdivision 

  • Subdivision Application (Preliminary or Final)  $500.00
  • Administrative Minor Plat  $250.00
  • Subdivision Tax - Residential  $1000.00 per Lot
  • Subdivisions Tax - Commercial or Industrial  $4000 per acre
  • Change of Use  - $250.00
  • Conditional Use Permit - $250.00
  • Zoning Change -  $250.00
  • Board of Adjustment - $50.00 Application

               $15.00 Notification   




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