Building & Trade Permits
When is a permit required?
Permits are required when you construct, alter, repair, enlarge, move or demolish any primary or accessory structure. Here is how to format your building/demo permit documents(PDF, 220KB). Contact Development Center Plan Review staff at (405) 297-2525 for additional information.
The State of Oklahoma requires that all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, and elevator contractors must be licensed and registered through the Construction Industries Board (https://oklahoma.gov/cib.html) or the Department of Labor (https://oklahoma.gov/labor.html) before performing work within Oklahoma.
In addition, all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, elevator, boiler, residential building, driveway, and fire specialist contractors must be registered by the City of Oklahoma City to work within city limits. The links below provide information regarding how to get licensed. Click to register as a contractor.
Residential permits
Apply online for the following permits here or visit us in the first floor Business Center of 420 W. Main St. Oklahoma City, OK 73102. If you have questions, you can call (405) 297-2525 option 1.
Commercial building permits
Apply online for the following permits here or visit us in the first floor Business Center of 420 W. Main St. Oklahoma City, OK 73102. If you have questions, you can call (405) 297-2525 option 2.
- Commercial New Construction, Remodel, Add-on and Install - Requirements(PDF, 220KB)
- Commercial Solar - Requirements(PDF, 520KB)
- Commercial Fire Restoration - Requirements(PDF, 258KB)
- Commercial Sign - Requirements(PDF, 207KB)
- Commercial Demolition - Requirements(PDF, 232KB)
- Commercial Storm Shelter - Requirements(PDF, 248KB)
- Commercial Right-of-ways - Requirements
- Commercial Fence - Requirements(PDF, 410KB)
- Commercial Pool - Requirements(PDF, 258KB)
Trade permits
If you are needing a trade permit for residential new construction, you can apply online, call (405) 297-2948 option 3 or visit us in the first floor Business Center of 420 W. Main St. Oklahoma City, OK 73102.
For all other commercial and existing residential trade permits, call (405) 297-2948 option 3 or visit is on the first floor Business Center of 420 W. Main St. Oklahoma City, OK 73102.
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Elevator
- Boiler
Oil & Gas permits
Contact us by calling (405) 297-1212.
Fees
I have a permit. Now what?
When you have received a required inspections checklist along with your permit, you're ready to begin work and call for inspections.
Call the number listed to request an inspection or use the information below to request your inspections.
- Online
- IVR automated phone system
(405) 316-5656
Business Licensing
Building Permits
All other permits