Administrative overview · FIPS 31145
Red Willow County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Red Willow County Planning and Zoning / Craig Bennett
For a project in or near Red Willow County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
(308) 234-6456; fax (308) 234-1146
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Red Willow County Courthouse, 502 Norris Ave, McCook, NE 69001; Planning and Zoning contact Craig Bennett is listed at 1111 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
Operating hours
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday; open through lunch; closed weekends and holidays
Review expectation
N/A; the permit form states that the zoning permit is valid for two years but does not publish a review timeline.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →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 Red Willow County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Red Willow County Planning and Zoning / Craig Bennett 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 (308) 234-6456; fax (308) 234-1146 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
N/A; the permit form states that the zoning permit is valid for two years but does not publish a review timeline.
How are inspections scheduled?
The zoning-permit application authorizes the Zoning Administrator or authorized personnel to enter the property for inspection. No separate inspection-scheduling URL or appointment timeline is published; contact (308) 234-6456.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
N/A; the county publishes zoning regulations and a zoning map but does not identify a current technical building-code edition. N/A; the county FAQ says requirements depend on the property legal description and address. The zoning-permit form requires a plot plan and construction details, and requires a separate floodplain development permit when applicable.