Omaha Building Permits

Official fees, requirements, and Planning Department - Building Development Division application links for common residential projects in Omaha, Nebraska.

🏛 Planning Department - Building Development Division 📅 Updated April 2026

About Building Permits in Omaha

Building permits in Omaha are issued by the City of Omaha Planning Department – Building Development Division (BDD). Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the Omaha Permits Portal portal at permits.cityofomaha.org. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 5–10 business days for standard residential projects.

2021 International Residential Code with Nebraska amendments. Omaha requires deck footings to reach 36 inches deep — the local frost depth for eastern Nebraska winters.

Inspections must be requested through the Omaha Permits portal; footing inspections must happen before concrete is poured.

Project Types in Omaha

Select a project to see permit requirements, fees, and how to apply.

Deck Permit$100–$350 -- Required Fence Permit$50–$100 -- Sometimes Required Shed Permit$50–$200 -- Sometimes Required Pool Permit$200–$600 -- Required Roof Replacement Permit$75–$150 -- Required Kitchen Remodel Permit$150–$600 -- Required Bathroom Remodel Permit$100–$400 -- Required ADU Permit$1,000–$3,500 -- Required Electrical Panel Permit$100–$250 -- Required HVAC Permit$100–$300 -- Required