Residential Building

Effective December 30, 2025, the City of Lincoln will enforce the 2023 National Electrical Code, with the local code amendments.

Effective January 30, 2026, the City of Lincoln will enforce the following 2021 International Codes, with the local code amendments:

International Building Code; International Existing Building Code; International Residential Code; International Mechanical Code; International Fire Code; Uniform Plumbing Code

New

For New Residential Dwellings through Citizen Access please be prepared to upload the following plans, Applications, or Forms:

  • Impact Fees Determination
  • Application for Curb Cut
  • Nebraska Energy Code Certification
  • Application for Water Service
  • Application for Wastewater Service
  • Site Plan
  • Plans including -
    • Footings and Foundation Plan
    • Floor Plan
    • Elevations
    • Wall Section
    • Window Schedule

Additions

For Residential Dwelling Additions through Citizen Access please be prepared to upload the following Plans, Applications, or Forms:

  • Site Plan
  • Plans including -
    • Footings and Foundation Plan
    • Floor Plans
    • Elevations
    • Wall Section
    • Window Schedule

Interior Alterations

For Residential Dwelling Alterations through Citizen Access please be prepared to upload the following Plans, Applications, or Forms:

  • Floor Plans

Accessory

For Residential Accessory Buildings or Structures submissions please contact the Plan Review Section at402-441-7882 for further instructions.

Contact Us

Phone

402-441-7521

Email

plandev@lincoln.ne.gov

Location

555 S 10th St, Suite 203
Lincoln
68508
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