The City of Owasso’s Building Division, in the Community Development Department at City Hall, 200 S. Main St., issues building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pool, sign and re-roof permits inside city limits. A new house permit is $150 for the first 1,000 sq ft plus $5.50 for each further 100 sq ft, and the City reviews a complete residential application in 7 to 10 business days.
What needs a permit in Owasso?
Building permits
- New homes and commercial or industrial buildings
- Additions, room additions, garages, carports and roofed patios
- Interior remodels with structural changes
- Accessory buildings and outdoor underground storm shelters
- Swimming pools, signs, moving and demolition
- Re-roofing
Trade permits
- Electrical wiring, systems and devices
- Mechanical systems: ducts, vents, chimneys, appliances, water heaters, boilers, refrigeration and fuel gas piping
- Plumbing, except work on faucet or valve parts, clearing stoppages, fixing leaks or replacing defective faucets or valves without piping changes
Temporary signs are permitted by the Code Enforcement Division. The Building Division suggests calling 918-376-1534 or emailing before starting any project to ask whether it needs a permit.
Who issues building permits in Owasso?
The Building Division of the Community Development Department issues permits, reviews plans and inspects construction for all residential and commercial projects in the city. Community Development, directed by Brian Dempster, also runs zoning, subdivisions, variances and code enforcement. Water, sewer, grading and civil plans go to Owasso Public Works.
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Get a free quote →| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | City Hall, 200 S. Main St. (west window), P.O. Box 180, Owasso, OK 74055 |
| Front desk | 918-376-1540 · buildingpermits@cityofowasso.com |
| Inspection requests | 918-376-1542 |
| Hours | Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30–11:30 a.m. |
| Public Works (utilities, grades, floodplain) | 918-272-4959 |
Most of Owasso is in Tulsa County and part is in Rogers County. The City’s GIS mapping tool shows whether an address is inside city limits. Outside them, Tulsa County Inspections permits unincorporated Tulsa County, and Rogers County runs its own building permits for unincorporated land.
Electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits
Trade work is permitted separately. On a house the electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits are $115 each, and a stand-alone trade permit is $50; commercial trade permits are $150. A $4 state fee is added for every trade on a permit.
For a stand-alone electrical, mechanical, plumbing or re-roof permit, email the job address, the customer’s name and phone number, a description of the work and inspection type, and the company’s name, address and phone with a copy of its Oklahoma State contractor’s licence or registration card. Building permits are released only once every subcontractor’s company details and current state licence card are on file.
Re-roofs must have valley linings installed to the manufacturer’s instructions and a drip edge at eaves and rakes, overlapped at least 2 inches and fastened at no more than 12 inches on center.
Owasso permit fees
Fees come from the City’s Comprehensive Rate and Fee Schedule, as amended by Resolution 2026-10, which the City Council approved on June 2, 2026. That resolution limited the $100 permit application fee to commercial and mixed-use projects and set every re-inspection at $50.
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Get a free quote →| Project | Fee |
|---|---|
| New house | $150 for the first 1,000 sq ft, plus $5.50 per additional 100 sq ft |
| Economic development surcharge, residential | $75 for the first 1,000 sq ft, plus $4 per additional 100 sq ft |
| Addition, including garages | $100 for the first 500 sq ft, plus $5.50 per additional 100 sq ft |
| Storage building or detached garage | $50 for the first 200 sq ft, plus $5.50 per additional 100 sq ft |
| Remodel without structural change; carport, open porch or patio roof | $50 each |
| Residential re-roof | $75 plus state fee |
| Pool | $150 in-ground; $85 above-ground |
| Outdoor underground storm shelter inspection | $25 plus state fee |
| Re-inspection | $50 |
| Certificate of occupancy | $50 residential; $100 commercial or per multi-family building |
| New commercial building or addition | $400 for the first 1,000 sq ft plus $5.50 per 100 sq ft; $100 application fee; economic development surcharge $100 plus $4 per 100 sq ft |
| Park development fee, new home | $400 in a development with an amenity feature; $800 without |
| Water connection (3/4-inch); sewer connection | $800; $600 |
For example, a new 2,000 sq ft house pays a $205 building permit ($150 plus 10 × $5.50) and a $115 economic development surcharge ($75 plus 10 × $4), or $320 plus the $4 state fee, before the three trade permits, the park fee and the water and sewer connection fees.
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House
- Residential Building Permit application with lot, block, setbacks, easements, floor area and estimated cost
- Plot or site plan showing the location and direction of every building on the lot
- Floor plan
- General contractor details, plus each subcontractor’s company information and state licence card (electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing)
Commercial
- Completed Commercial Building Permit application with a general contractor named (no exceptions)
- Two full-size hard copies of the plans, to scale, with site plan, elevations and utilities
- Subcontractor details and state licences
- Site plan and civil approvals completed
A complete residential application is reviewed in 7 to 10 business days; commercial plan review and permit processing run together and typically take 10 to 15 business days. Plans expire after 180 days if no permit is issued, and the City keeps the plan set rather than stamping and returning it. New commercial buildings need a preconstruction meeting with Public Works before the permit is released; remodels do not.
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Get a free quote →How to get an Owasso building permit
Check the address on the City’s GIS mapping tool; unincorporated land belongs to Tulsa or Rogers County.
Name the general contractor and collect each subcontractor’s state licence card before applying.
Email the form and attachments to buildingpermits@cityofowasso.com or bring them to the City Hall west window.
Allow 7 to 10 business days for a house; on commercial jobs the City contacts the general contractor only if revisions or more information are needed.
Pay the permit and surcharge fees; new commercial buildings first hold the Public Works preconstruction meeting.
Use the inspection line, 918-376-1542, through to the final and certificate of occupancy.
Inspections and occupancy in Owasso
Inspections are requested on the inspection request line, 918-376-1542, and each re-inspection costs $50. Owasso enforces the construction codes the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission adopts: the 2024 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code.
A business may not open until the Building Inspector, the Fire Marshal and the Planning Manager have inspected the space and signed the certificate of occupancy. That applies to new commercial buildings and to existing buildings that change occupancy, use or function. The $100 commercial fee is paid before any inspection: email the application and pay by card on 918-376-1540, mail a check to P.O. Box 180, or pay at City Hall.
Local Owasso details
New zoning code: on June 16, 2026 the City Council adopted Ordinance 1249, repealing the old zoning chapter and enacting a new one. The ordinances page still describes the 2018 zoning code, so ask Community Development which rules apply to a site.
Floodplain and utilities: Owasso Public Works (918-272-4959) is the City’s listed floodplain contact and gives water, street and alley grades and the location and depth of public sewer and water lines.
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Get a free quote →Development fees: new homes pay a park development fee of $400 in a subdivision with an amenity feature and $800 without one. Engineering plan review is $100 per sheet, and a site plan review is $500.
Oklahoma building code
Oklahoma sets statewide minimum codes (the 2024 editions since September 14, 2026) that cities enforce and may strengthen; most counties issue no building permits for unincorporated land, though a few do. Oklahoma rules
Official Owasso permit resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Owasso ordinance and zoning resources
- Owasso building permits and inspections
- Owasso Comprehensive Rate and Fee Schedule (June 2, 2026)
- Owasso residential building permit application
- Owasso commercial building permit application and submission requirements
Owasso permit FAQs
Who issues building permits in Owasso?
The Building Division of the City’s Community Development Department, at City Hall, 200 S. Main St. (918-376-1540), for property inside city limits.
Inspections are where schedules slip.
Get a free quote →How much is a building permit for a new house in Owasso?
$150 for the first 1,000 sq ft and $5.50 for each additional 100 sq ft, plus an economic development surcharge of $75 and $4 per additional 100 sq ft. A 2,000 sq ft house comes to $320 plus the $4 state fee, before trade permits and utility fees.
How long does permit review take?
About 7 to 10 business days for a complete residential application and 10 to 15 business days for commercial work.
Do I need a permit to re-roof in Owasso?
Yes. A residential re-roof permit is $75 plus the state fee, and the City checks valley linings and drip edges.
How do I schedule an inspection?
Call the inspection request line on 918-376-1542. The Building Division’s front desk is open Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
What does a certificate of occupancy cost?
$100 for a commercial space, paid before inspections, and $50 for a home.
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