Building Permits
You or your general contractor need to apply for and obtain the necessary permits before you get ready to build the following:
- New home
- Fence
- Roof repair or replacement
- Carport or patio cover
- Storage building
- Retaining wall
- Room addition
- Residential remodel
- Storm shelter
- Swimming pool
- Office/commercial structure (new or remodel)
- Sign
Building Permit Process
Step 1 - Application Submission
Completed applications and required plans are submitted through the Cityworks permit portal.
Step 2 - Review Process
The plan review team will determine if your project is in compliance with construction codes, zoning and City ordinances. A residential permit will typically be reviewed within 3 to 5 days. Commercial permit plan review usually takes up to 14 working days if all requested information is provided and no corrections are required to the plans.
Step 3 - Permit Approval
Applicants will receive notification once the application has been approved. Upon receipt of the permit fee, the permit will be issued granting permission to legally start construction. You must proceed as approved in the review process.
- You are required to post the permit in a window or other prominent place at the construction site and keep a copy of the building plans at the site for all projects.
- You must bring any proposed changes to the attention of the building official immediately. Changes may require another review and approval in the same manner as the original application.
Applications can be submitted through the Cityworks permit portal.
More information about each permit may be found on the residential and commercial web pages.
Feel free to reach out if you are still not sure whether or not you need a permit.
405-739-1211 or commdev@midwestcityok.org
