Building and Safety

Welcome to Building and Safety. Our mission is to promote the quality of life for Lincoln’s residents by working together to ensure that fire, housing, and building codes are met.

As part of the Development Services Team, we work with other city and county agencies –HealthPlanningTransportation and Utilities, and Urban Development – to streamline the construction process as well as to promote a safe community for the residents of Lincoln and of Lancaster County. 

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David Cary
Planning Director
Lincoln-Lancaster County
Planning and Development


Notice to multi-family property owners:  Effective January 30, 2026, during Certificate of Compliance Inspections of R2 occupancies, buildings with more than 16 dwelling units that are required to have a fire alarm system, will now also be required to be electronically monitored. Any alteration needed to existing fire alarm systems to achieve this function will need to be coordinated with Lincoln Bureau of Fire Prevention at 402-441-7521.

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