City of Nowata Building Permit Requirements

4-Step Permitting Process & Fee Schedule

All residential and commercial projects in the City of Nowata will need to follow the 4-Step permitting process development and outlined by below by the Community Development Department.

Associated fees related to permitting are listed below. Fees are subject to change, please contact the Community Development Department to ensure the accuracy of the permitting fee schedule.

Key Department Contact

The City of Nowata Community Development Department's key contact is the Nowata City Code Enforcement Officer, Bradley Boyles II.

Bradley can be reached during normal business hours at City Hall, (918) 273-3538 or via email, bradley.boyles@nowataok.gov.

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:

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 - bradley.boyles@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