Residential Permits

Permit Requirements

If you're building a new home, renovating your current home, or adding a structure to your property, you need to apply for a building permit.

How to Apply for a Residential Building Permit

Fill out a Building Permit Application
Submit 3 plan sets and any applicable documents
Submit check for fees made to the City of Lincoln

Submit Permit Package

Bring application, plans, applicable documents, and check to the Building Counter located on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

Accompanying Forms and Handouts

Depending on your project, you may need to reference or submit some of the following forms along with your building permit application.

Documents for Specific Permits

Demolition Permits

If you want to completely remove any type of building or structure, you'll need a demolition permit.

Demolition permit standard conditions
Building Permit Application is required

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

E.V. Charging Station Handout
Building Permit Application is required

Fire Systems or Fire Sprinklers

Fire Systems Permit Application
Must have obtained a Fire Flow Report prior to permit application submittal

HVAC

HVAC Acknowledgement Form
Building Permit Application is required

New Subdivision

Miscellaneous Documents / Handouts

Pool Package

Swimming Pool and Spa Packet
For more information on Pool Permits

Building Inspections

All building permits require at least one building inspection. Please schedule your building inspection before 3pm at least one business day in advance.