HVAC Permits in Nebraska
Complete guide to HVAC permit requirements, energy code compliance, and building department information for contractors working in Nebraska.
Nebraska Energy Code Requirements
Understanding the energy efficiency standards that govern HVAC installations in Nebraska
Current Energy Code
2021 IECC
Current Standard
Statewide energy efficiency requirements for HVAC systems, equipment, and building envelope performance.
Common Requirements
Important Note
Local jurisdictions may have additional requirements beyond the state energy code. Always verify specific compliance needs with your local building department.
HVAC Permits by City in Nebraska
Omaha
Zone 4ADouglas County • 45 ZIP codes
Lincoln
Zone 4ALancaster County • 34 ZIP codes
Cass
Zone 5ACass County • 15 ZIP codes
Saunders
Zone 5ASaunders County • 14 ZIP codes
Lancaster
Zone 5ALancaster County • 13 ZIP codes
Gage
Zone 5AGage County • 12 ZIP codes
Thayer
Zone 5AThayer County • 11 ZIP codes
Clay
Zone 5AClay County • 11 ZIP codes
Buffalo
Zone 5ABuffalo County • 11 ZIP codes
Custer
Zone 5ACuster County • 11 ZIP codes
Butler
Zone 5AButler County • 10 ZIP codes
Seward
Zone 5ASeward County • 10 ZIP codes
Dodge
Zone 5ADodge County • 9 ZIP codes
Otoe
Zone 5AOtoe County • 9 ZIP codes
Holt
Zone 5AHolt County • 9 ZIP codes
Cherry
Zone 5ACherry County • 9 ZIP codes
Saline
Zone 5ASaline County • 8 ZIP codes
Richardson
Zone 5ARichardson County • 8 ZIP codes
Fillmore
Zone 5AFillmore County • 8 ZIP codes
Cedar
Zone 5ACedar County • 8 ZIP codes
Knox
Zone 5AKnox County • 8 ZIP codes
Furnas
Zone 5AFurnas County • 8 ZIP codes
York
Zone 5AYork County • 7 ZIP codes
Jefferson
Zone 5AJefferson County • 7 ZIP codes
Platte
Zone 5APlatte County • 7 ZIP codes
Antelope
Zone 5AAntelope County • 7 ZIP codes
Dixon
Zone 5ADixon County • 7 ZIP codes
Dawson
Zone 5ADawson County • 7 ZIP codes
Franklin
Zone 5AFranklin County • 7 ZIP codes
Sheridan
Zone 5ASheridan County • 7 ZIP codes
Scotts Bluff
Zone 5AScotts Bluff County • 7 ZIP codes
Washington
Zone 5AWashington County • 6 ZIP codes
Dakota
Zone 5ADakota County • 6 ZIP codes
Nemaha
Zone 5ANemaha County • 6 ZIP codes
Pawnee
Zone 5APawnee County • 6 ZIP codes
Merrick
Zone 5AMerrick County • 6 ZIP codes
Madison
Zone 5AMadison County • 6 ZIP codes
Hall
Zone 5AHall County • 6 ZIP codes
Hamilton
Zone 5AHamilton County • 6 ZIP codes
Howard
Zone 5AHoward County • 6 ZIP codes
Adams
Zone 5AAdams County • 6 ZIP codes
Nuckolls
Zone 5ANuckolls County • 6 ZIP codes
Douglas
Zone 5ADouglas County • 5 ZIP codes
Burt
Zone 5ABurt County • 5 ZIP codes
Thurston
Zone 5AThurston County • 5 ZIP codes
Wayne
Zone 5AWayne County • 5 ZIP codes
Johnson
Zone 5AJohnson County • 5 ZIP codes
Boone
Zone 5ABoone County • 5 ZIP codes
Colfax
Zone 5AColfax County • 5 ZIP codes
Boyd
Zone 5ABoyd County • 5 ZIP codes
Sherman
Zone 5ASherman County • 5 ZIP codes
Phelps
Zone 5APhelps County • 5 ZIP codes
Webster
Zone 5AWebster County • 5 ZIP codes
Red Willow
Zone 5ARed Willow County • 5 ZIP codes
Frontier
Zone 5AFrontier County • 5 ZIP codes
Keith
Zone 5AKeith County • 5 ZIP codes
Cheyenne
Zone 5ACheyenne County • 5 ZIP codes
Cuming
Zone 5ACuming County • 4 ZIP codes
Sarpy
Zone 5ASarpy County • 4 ZIP codes
Polk
Zone 5APolk County • 4 ZIP codes
Greeley
Zone 5AGreeley County • 4 ZIP codes
Pierce
Zone 5APierce County • 4 ZIP codes
Valley
Zone 5AValley County • 4 ZIP codes
Harlan
Zone 5AHarlan County • 4 ZIP codes
Kearney
Zone 5AKearney County • 4 ZIP codes
Dundy
Zone 5ADundy County • 4 ZIP codes
Chase
Zone 5AChase County • 4 ZIP codes
Hitchcock
Zone 5AHitchcock County • 4 ZIP codes
Morrill
Zone 5AMorrill County • 4 ZIP codes
Perkins
Zone 5APerkins County • 4 ZIP codes
Bellevue
Zone 4ASarpy County • 3 ZIP codes
Nance
Zone 5ANance County • 3 ZIP codes
Blaine
Zone 5ABlaine County • 3 ZIP codes
Kimball
Zone 5AKimball County • 3 ZIP codes
Thomas
Zone 5AThomas County • 3 ZIP codes
Garden
Zone 5AGarden County • 3 ZIP codes
Brown
Zone 5ABrown County • 3 ZIP codes
Grant
Zone 5AGrant County • 3 ZIP codes
Dawes
Zone 5ADawes County • 3 ZIP codes
Wheeler
Zone 5AWheeler County • 2 ZIP codes
Rock
Zone 5ARock County • 2 ZIP codes
Keya Paha
Zone 5AKeya Paha County • 2 ZIP codes
Stanton
Zone 5AStanton County • 2 ZIP codes
Gosper
Zone 5AGosper County • 2 ZIP codes
Deuel
Zone 5ADeuel County • 2 ZIP codes
Box Butte
Zone 5ABox Butte County • 2 ZIP codes
Garfield
Zone 5AGarfield County • 1 ZIP codes
Loup
Zone 5ALoup County • 1 ZIP codes
Hayes
Zone 5AHayes County • 1 ZIP codes
Arthur
Zone 5AArthur County • 1 ZIP codes
Hooker
Zone 5AHooker County • 1 ZIP codes
Logan
Zone 5ALogan County • 1 ZIP codes
McPherson
Zone 5AMcPherson County • 1 ZIP codes
Banner
Zone 5ABanner County • 1 ZIP codes
Sioux
Zone 5ASioux County • 1 ZIP codes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HVAC permits and energy code compliance in Nebraska
1What energy code does Nebraska follow?
Nebraska follows the 2021 IECC for energy efficiency requirements. This includes specific standards for HVAC equipment efficiency, duct design, and building envelope performance.
2Are Manual J calculations required in Nebraska?
Most jurisdictions in Nebraska require Manual J load calculations for proper HVAC system sizing. Our free load calculation tool can generate the professional reports you need for permits.
3How long does it take to get HVAC permits in Nebraska?
Permit processing times vary by jurisdiction, typically ranging from 1-3 weeks. Having complete documentation including load calculations can speed up the process. Check with your local building department for specific timeframes.
4Do I need different permits for different types of HVAC work?
Yes, permit requirements vary based on the scope of work. New installations typically require mechanical permits, while simple repairs may not need permits. Replacements usually require permits if there are changes to the system capacity or ductwork.
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