Home project costs in Omaha, NE
City of Omaha Planning Department – Permits and Inspections Division · fee schedule 2026
City of Omaha, not Council Bluffs. Building permit fees Table 43-91 (Omaha Municipal Code). $1–$2,000 = $41; $2,000–$25,000 = $41 + $9.53 per additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000 = $260.19 + $6.44 per additional $1,000; $50,001–$100,000 = $421.19 + $3.19 per additional $1,000. Roofing/siding ≥200 sf requires a permit. Cabinets/countertops-only are listed as not requiring a building permit. A technology fee chart is posted; the dollar table is not published in the fee schedule and is not added.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Omaha, ~$9,416
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,416
$5,799 to $44,668 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Omaha, ~$7,456
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,456
$4,975 to $21,756 all-in typical range
- Deck in Omaha, ~$14,090
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$14,090
$9,400 to $18,818 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Omaha, ~$29,845
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$29,845
$14,925 to $49,701 all-in typical range