Beginning March 12
The Over-the-Counter service is available
weekday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and Noon
One project per day per applicant will be accepted.

The Douglas County Building Division offers an Over-the-Counter, (OTC) plan review process for residential and commercial construction projects as outlined below. In most cases, this process allows contractors and homeowners to obtain same day permits for small projects. For more information please visit Apply for Permits - Tenant Finish ».

Over-the-Counter plan review process is limited to the following:

• Basement finishes
• Fire repairs
• Fireplaces
• Hot tubs
• Simple Interior remodels
• Simple tenant finishes, on a case by case basis, under 1,000 sq ft. that are within office, retail and storage uses.
  Tenant finishes are by appointment only, to schedule your appointment please complete and submit the Online Apointment Request Form.
• Structural repairs

Over-The-Counter plan review applications must include (if applicable):

• Completed permit application to include all subcontractors with current Douglas County registration
• Fire department approval
• Tri-County approval
• Two sets of architectural plans drawn to ¼” = 1ft scale or other identified standard scale
• Engineer stamped structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans

Additional information may be required upon review. Incomplete submittals or submittals arriving after 12:00 Noon must follow the regular permitting process.

Once the project is accepted as an Over-the-Counter review, the process should take approximately 30 minutes. Please arrive early as all OTC reviews are on a first come, first serve basis.