The current code allows homeowners to permit small projects such as wiring switches, receptacles, lights, fans, and some utilization equipment. i.e. garbage disposals, dishwashers, water heaters, clothes dryers, ranges, microwaves, trash compactors. These are all items that are attached to branch circuits and can be wired by a homeowner. Owners/Homeowners can both request dormant service inspections. Dormant service inspections are made on services to structures that have been de-energized for a period of two years or longer, or if the power supplier deems the service in need of inspection prior to re-energizing.
Only the owner of the residence can apply for the permit.
You must presently reside in the single-family dwelling or reside there after the construction is complete.
The house cannot be in the process of being prepared for sale, not a rental property, or for intended use for becoming a rental property.
Homeowners are encouraged to come to the Building and Safety front counter to pull the permit to ensure the correct information is on the application. If you wish to complete the permit online you will need to create a Citizen Access account. For more information about creating a Citizen Access account see our Citizen Access Information page.
Permits are valid for 120 days from issuances. You can extend the time by written request to the Building and Safety department and attention the request to Chief Plumbing Inspector.
All code requirements for plumbing permits are available at TITLE 23 Electricity
This application will take about 35 minutes to complete your application.
You will need to create an account at Citizen Access as a homeowner.
Are you needing the legal address? Use the County Assessor's Site.
You can also check with your inspector to verify the requirements of the code. Please use our Inspector Area Map to locate the inspector assigned to your area.
You can pay online through Citizen Access
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover
All permits will have a minimum $35 fee. Each service will be an additional fee in addition to the $35 minimum.
The $35 minimum fee covers a certified inspector to come out to inspect the work that has been completed. Additional inspection trips are $35.
The permit issued must be inspected before any work is concealed and must also be inspected when the installation of the work is completed.
An inspection can be scheduled through our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, SelecTxt, Citizen Access or by contacting our office. For more information, please see our inspections page.
Non-compliance with the codes may result in a reinspection fee.
The following are things that a homeowner MUST hire an electrical contractor to take out the permit and do all of the electrical work for:
Only the owner of a detached single family residence can apply for a permit. You must be presently residing in the detached single family dwelling. The home cannot be in the process of being prepared for sale, cannot be a rental property, or intended for use as a rental property.
Permits are valid for 90 days for issuance. You can extend the time by written request to Building and Safety department and attention the request to the Chief Electrical Inspector.
You can find the City of Lincoln’s electrical code chapter 23.10. of the LMC on the city attorney’s website.
For help with understanding these requirements, give us a call at 402-441-7521 and ask for an electrical inspector, or locate your house on our MAP and call your area inspector directly at the phone number given.