Buffalo County Permits (Nebraska)

The Buffalo County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Buffalo County permits. Clerks in Buffalo County, Nebraska may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Buffalo County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Buffalo County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Buffalo County Clerk Kearney NE 1512 Central Avenue 68847 308-236-1226


A Buffalo County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Buffalo County, Nebraska issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Buffalo County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Buffalo County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Buffalo County Zoning Kearney NE 9730 Antelope Avenue 68847 308-233-5640

Kearney Zoning Kearney NE 18 East 22nd Street 68847 308-233-3234


A Buffalo County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Buffalo County, Nebraska may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Buffalo County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Gibbon City Hall Gibbon NE 715 Front Street 68840 308-468-6118

Ravenna City Hall Ravenna NE 416 Grand Avenue 68869 308-452-3273

Shelton City Hall Shelton NE 219 C Street 68876 308-647-5484