Building Departments in Platte County, Nebraska

There are 2 Building Departments in Platte County, Nebraska, serving a population of 32,875 people in an area of 674 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 16,437 people, and 1 Building Department per 336 square miles.

In Nebraska, Platte County is ranked 22nd of 93 counties in Building Departments per capita, and 10th of 93 counties in Building Departments per square mile.

List of Platte County Building Departments

Find Platte County, Nebraska building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.

Columbus Permits 2424 14th Street Columbus, NE

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About the Platte County Building Department

Building Departments in Platte County, NE are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Platte County DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.

You may contact the Building Department for questions about:
  • Platte County, Nebraska building inspection records
  • Contractor license searches
  • Platte County building codes
  • Building permit violations, appeals, and fines
  • Construction permits and building ordinances
  • Platte County, NE zoning laws and requirements

Platte County Building Structure & Housing Statistics

Find Platte County Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.

Platte County Residential Housing Units
 Platte CountyNebraska
Total Housing Units13,758830,749
Occupied Housing Units13,000 (94.5%)754,063 (90.8%)
Platte County Occupied Residential Buildings
 Platte CountyNebraska
Single-Family Detached Homes10,378 (79.8%)555,555 (73.7%)
Single-Family Attached Homes251 (1.9%)30,935 (4.1%)
2 Apartments423 (3.3%)13,634 (1.8%)
3 or 4 Apartments379 (2.9%)19,144 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Apartments172 (1.3%)28,753 (3.8%)
10 or More Apartments936 (7.2%)85,549 (11.3%)
Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing461 (3.5%)20,493 (2.7%)
Platte County Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year
 Platte CountyNebraska
2014 or Later103 (0.8%)12,370 (1.6%)
2010 to 2013317 (2.4%)22,334 (3.0%)
2000 to 20091,076 (8.3%)92,314 (12.2%)
1980 to 19992,585 (19.9%)161,414 (21.4%)
1960 to 19794,514 (34.7%)206,470 (27.4%)
1940 to 19592,305 (2,305.0%)109,047 (109,047.0%)
1939 or Earlier2,100 (16.2%)150,114 (19.9%)
Platte County Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics
 Platte CountyNebraska
1 Room93 (0.7%)10,029 (1.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms8,058 (62.0%)470,243 (62.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,570 (27.5%)217,475 (28.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,647 (28.1%)221,412 (29.4%)
8 or More Rooms4,590 (35.3%)228,076 (30.2%)
Platte County Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics
 Platte CountyNebraska
No Bedroom117 (0.9%)11,465 (1.5%)
1 Bedroom1,036 (8.0%)78,965 (10.5%)
2 or 3 Bedrooms8,058 (62.0%)470,243 (62.4%)
4 or More Bedrooms3,789 (29.1%)193,390 (25.6%)
Platte County Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics
 Platte CountyNebraska
With Complete Plumbing Facilities12,958 (99.7%)751,671 (99.7%)
With Complete Kitchen Facilities12,745 (98.0%)745,707 (98.9%)