Regulatory framework
The code baseline for Fillmore County.
N/A; the official zoning regulations govern county land use and the permit form requires compliance with applicable regulations, but no technical 2026 building-code edition is identified.
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Codes, exemptions & field inspections
Build to the adopted code. Verify every exception.
This guide translates the available agency record into a preconstruction checklist for structural scope, minor work, and inspection release. The adopted code and the issuing official control when a field condition is disputed.
Inspection lane
Submit the application to Zoning Administrator Shaundee Graham at 1320 G Street, Geneva, NE 68361, or call (402) 759-4982. The application authorizes the Zoning Administrator or staff to inspect before, during, and after construction; applicants should notify the administrator before concrete is poured.
Minor-work playbook
Understand what may be exempt—and what is not.
Structures under 100 square feet do not require a permit according to the official permit form. The FAQ otherwise states that permits are required for all new construction and structures greater than 100 square feet. City of Geneva is outside county zoning jurisdiction.
Field rule
A permit exemption generally addresses one narrow construction trigger. It does not automatically waive zoning, land-use, floodplain, shoreline, fire, energy, electrical, utility, septic, or right-of-way requirements. Obtain written confirmation when the project involves a new structure, structural alteration, change in occupancy, or concealed work.
Inspection pipeline
Keep the work visible at every release point.
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Request with lead time
Submit the application to Zoning Administrator Shaundee Graham at 1320 G Street, Geneva, NE 68361, or call (402) 759-4982. The application authorizes the Zoning Administrator or staff to inspect before, during, and after construction; applicants should notify the administrator before concrete is poured.
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Preserve access
Do not cover framing, reinforcement, wiring, piping, damp-proofing, or life-safety work until the required inspection has been completed and documented.
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Close the record
Retain the approved plans, inspection approvals, correction responses, and final certificate or occupancy release with the property file.
Contractor verification
Verify the builder before the contract is signed.
Use the state licensing system to verify active registration, trade credentials, bond status, and liability coverage where available. Match the legal business name to the proposal and permit application.
Planning reference
Keep the parcel rules beside the building plans.
A building permit is only one part of statutory compliance. Check the local zoning, ordinance, map, or land-use reference before finalizing setbacks, height, lot coverage, access, drainage, or accessory structure placement.
Open planning reference ↗Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Fillmore County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Fillmore County Planning and Zoning is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact (402) 759-4982 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
N/A; no general review timeline is published.
How are inspections scheduled?
Submit the application to Zoning Administrator Shaundee Graham at 1320 G Street, Geneva, NE 68361, or call (402) 759-4982. The application authorizes the Zoning Administrator or staff to inspect before, during, and after construction; applicants should notify the administrator before concrete is poured.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
N/A; the official zoning regulations govern county land use and the permit form requires compliance with applicable regulations, but no technical 2026 building-code edition is identified. Structures under 100 square feet do not require a permit according to the official permit form. The FAQ otherwise states that permits are required for all new construction and structures greater than 100 square feet. City of Geneva is outside county zoning jurisdiction.