
How to Obtain a Building Permit in the City of Nowata
Our Four-Step Process to Build
Download the Building Permit Application

Step One: Register Your Contractor
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, and Concrete Contractors must register with the City of Nowata at Nowata City Hall.
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Weekdays
Driving Directions to Nowata City Hall
Cost: $40.00 a year, expires when state issued contractors cards expire.
What You Need to Bring: We'll need a copy of State card, Valid Photo ID, Business card if they have one, and General Liability insurance.

Step Two: Obtain a Building Permit
Download the City of Nowata's Building Permit Application
All building permit applications must be submitted to Nowata City Hall.
- What We'll Need With Your Application: A completed building application and site plan.
- Estimated Time for Processing - Residential Applications: 2-5 business days.
- Estimated Time for Processing - Commercial Applications: 5-10 business days.
Building permit costs are $100. All building permit applications must be submitted to Nowata City Hall.
Building Permit Fees: $100 per permit
Inspection Fees: $40.00 per inspection.

Step Three: Pass City Inspections
All City of Nowata inspections are $40per inspection. Please contact Nowata City Hall to schedule an inspection for your building project.
Phone: (918) 273-3538
Email: HelpDesk@NowataOK.gov

Step Four: Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening
We're glad to have you in our community and we want everyone to know about your new business and/or building.
If this is something you want to share with the rest of our community you can schedule a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration with the Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce, our official "city welcoming committee."
Contact the Chamber:
Phone: (918) 273-2301
Email: Chamber@Nowata.com
Website: Nowata.com
Have Questions?
Option 1: Contact Nowata City Hall via email, HelpDesk@NowataOK.gov, or by phone, (918) 273-3538.
Option 2: If you want, you can even come by City Hall to discuss the building permit process in-person. We're in-business to serve you and the betterment of our community.