Whether you are building new construction, remodeling a structure, adding an accessory structure to your property (such as a shed, fence, pool, deck, storm shelter etc.), or infilling into an existing commercial space, most construction projects will require a building permit. Permits are required to ensure that structures in Nixa are built correctly per city building codes for safety. Our city planners and building inspectors will review your construction plans and check the progress of the project to ensure it is built properly not only on behalf of the current property owner, but to ensure that minimum safety and quality standards were met as a reassurance to your neighbors and any future buyer of the property.

Construction in The City of Nixa must follow:

• 2018 International Building Codes
• 2017 National Electric Codes

Step 1: Learn which permits apply to your project and what is required for each permit to be issued.

To learn more about each type of permit and what will be required, visit the Building Permits page of our website here: https://www.nixa.com/building-permits

Step 2: Apply for your permit.

Once you have all your required documentation ready, come back to this page to submit your application. You will start by selecting the address of the property where you are making improvements. You will need to upload a .pdf or photo image of all required documentation. We won’t receive your application until you click “Submit”.

Step 3: Pay for your permit.

After our staff have reviewed your application submission and confirmed that no additional information is needed from you, we will send you a link to pay for your permit. The link will lead you to “NixaPay” a payment portal powered by Invoice Cloud. Once we receive payment, your application is considered complete.

Step 4: Building Inspections.

Once you’ve received your building permit, that means you are authorized to begin construction of your project. You will need to contact us when you are ready to schedule your building inspection(s). You may do so by selecting “Schedule Building Inspection” from the menu at left, or by calling our Inspection Scheduling Hotline at 417-724-5775.

Step 5: Final Inspection Approval or Certificate of Occupancy

For most projects, once we notify you of passage of your final inspection, your project is considered complete and nothing further will be required by the city.

In the case of new construction for any residential or commercial buildings (including single family homes), once your structure has passed all required inspections, we will issue your “Certificate of Occupancy” which means your structure is safe to occupy. If anything else is required by the city, we will let you know.