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City of Nowata Building Permit Requirements
Step One - Contractor Registration
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, Concrete, and General Contractors, in addition to Fencing Companies and Signage Companies, must register with the City of Nowata at Nowata City Hall.
Contractors will need to complete the following:
- Complete the Contractor License Registration Form
- Pay for the annual license - $40.00 a year, expires when state issued contractors cards expire.
- Provide the City with a copy of their State card, Valid Photo ID, Business card if they have one, and General Liability insurance.
Step Two - Building Permit Application
All residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects will require a building construction permit application. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
- New Construction
- Remodels
- Additions
- Accessory Buildings
- Signage
- Fencing
- Solar
Applicants for the building construction permit will need to complete the following:
- Complete the Building Construction Permit Application
- Provide the City with a copy of the site plan with the completed Building Construction Permit Application
- Pay all associated permit fees and inspection fees - View fees
Estimated time for processing Building Construction Permit Applications:
- Residential Applications: 2-5 business days
- Commercial Applications: 5-10 business days
Step Three - Pass City Inspections
All residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects must pass City inspections and pay the associated fees for said inspection (s).
Please contact the Community Development Department to schedule your inspection - code@nowataok.gov or (918) 273-3538.
Step Four - Ribbon Cuttings
We're glad to have you in our community and we want everyone to know about your new business, new construction, and/or new addition.
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.
Thank you for your investment into the Nowata community and being a wave maker for positive change.
Permit, Zoning, and Licensing Fees
Certificate of Occupancy without a Building Permit - $20.00
Zoning Map Amendment - $100.00
Variance Request - $50.00
OMMA Certificate of Zoning Compliance - $20.00
Business License - $40.00 Annual Fee
Alcohol - $50.00 Annual Fee
New Construction - 25 cents per sq. ft., minimum $130 fee
Remodel - 20 cents per sq. ft., minimum $130 fee
Upfront Plan Review - Review fee of $250 applied to the total cost of the building permit
Accessory Building - 4 cents per sq. ft. with minimum $20 fee
New Construction - 8 cents per sq. ft., minimum $100 fee
Remodel - $50.00 flat fee
Mobile Home - $85.00
Accessory Building - $20.00
Roofing - $25.00
Contractor Registration - $40.00
Rebar Inspection - $10.00
Tie-Down Inspection - $10.00
Electrical Inspection - $20.00
Gas Line Inspection - $20.00
HVAC Inspection - $20.00
Plumbing Inspection - $20.00
Electrical Inspection Outside of City Limits of Nowata - $35.00
Inspection Outside of Normal Business Hours - $30 per hour/ with a minimum of 2 hour charge ($60.00)
New Service Buying/Owner Deposit - $50.00
New Service Renting Deposit - $100.00
Transfer/Connect Fee - $30.00
Disconnect/Reconnect for Non-Payment - $60.00
Residential Water Tap - $500.00
1st Water Tap - $700.00
2nd Water Tap - $2,500.00
Sewer Tap - $50.00