Planning & Zoning

The County Planning Department consists of four full-time employees:

1. Planning Administrator

2. Planning Administrative Assistant

3. Building Inspector

4. Office Administrative Assistant

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Census information is available through the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) at www.mapacog.org
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1555 Colfax Street
Blair, NE  68008
(402) 426-6872
Fax:  (402) 426-6843
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Planning Commission
Matt Mathiesen, Chairman m.mathiesen@washingtoncountyne.gov
Michael R. Smith, Vice-Chair m.smith@washingtoncountyne.gov
Gary Lambrecht g.lambrecht@washingtoncountyne.gov
Greg Hoegermeyer g.hoegermeyer@washingtoncountyne.gov
Kevin Hartzell k.hartzell@washingtoncountyne.gov
David Taylor d.taylor@washingtoncountyne.gov
Mike Anderson m.anderson@washingtoncountyne.gov
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Resolution to Uphold Zoning and Zoning Enforcement

• Resolution # 2019-07

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Washington County Permits

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Attention Contractors:

Washington County will soon be using an online permitting portal to accept permitting applications. Contractors & applicants are now required to register in the system as a Contractor so that you will be able to submit permitting applications.  Use this link  scroll to the bottom and click on START APPLICATION under the applicable Contractor types. Please register as each type of contractor you perform work as. 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR THE DATE THAT THE PORTAL WILL BECOME ACTIVE FOR APPLICATIONS!

At this time, you will continue to email the application to our office.

Once the application portal becomes active, you will begin to use it to submit applications, pay invoices due and request inspections.  We will assist you with this new process as much as possible and THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE DURING THIS TRANSITION.

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                                Permit Applications                                                             

• Email:  planning@washingtoncountyne.gov

• Building Inspections

• CONTRACTORS – Registration Form

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Washington County Building Permit Applications

• Required Documents & Permit Details

• Building Permit Application

• Demolition Permit Application

• Erosion Permit Application

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Zoning Permit Applications

• Washington County Zoning Application

• Arlington Zoning Application

• Village of Washington Zoning Application

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Electrical Permits

• Effective January 2, 2024, all electrical permits and inspections will be handled by the State Electrical Division

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Mechanical Permits

• Mechanical Permit Application

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Plumbing Permits

• Plumbing Permit Application

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Roofing/Siding/Gutter Permits

• Roofing/Siding/Gutter Permit Application

• Contractors – Roofing and Siding Affidavit

• Homeowners – Roofing and Siding Affidavit

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Septic Permit

• Septic Permit Application

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Public Documents & Links

• Public Hearing Guidelines

• Current Washington County Comprehensive Plan 2005 - 2025

• Floodplain Management Resolution 60.3

• Subdivision Regulations - Current

• Landuse Matrix - Current March 2026

• Stormwater Management Policies

• Erosion Control Resolution No. 2023-03

• Zoning Resolutions (Regulations) - Current  March 2026

• New Codes Effective August 1, 2020

• To order code books, go to https://shop.iccsafe.org/

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 Note: To view any graphs or charts referenced but not shown in the             Comprehensive Plan, go to the maps page or contact the Planning Office.