Building Departments in Grand Island, Nebraska

There are 2 Building Departments in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving a population of 51,042 people in an area of 30 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 25,521 people, and 1 Building Department per 14 square miles.

In Nebraska, Grand Island is ranked 33rd of 601 cities in Building Departments per capita, and 33rd of 601 cities in Building Departments per square mile.

List of Grand Island Building Departments

Find Grand Island, Nebraska building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.

Grand Island Building Department 100 West 1st Street Grand Island, NE

Grand Island Planning and Zoning Department 100 E 1st St Grand Island, NE

About the Grand Island Building Department

Building Departments in Grand Island, NE are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Grand Island DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.

You may contact the Building Department for questions about:
  • Grand Island, Nebraska building inspection records
  • Contractor license searches
  • Grand Island building codes
  • Building permit violations, appeals, and fines
  • Construction permits and building ordinances
  • Grand Island, NE zoning laws and requirements

Grand Island Building Structure & Housing Statistics

Find Grand Island Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.

Grand Island Residential Housing Units
 Grand IslandHall County
Total Housing Units20,36224,672
Occupied Housing Units19,049 (93.6%)22,870 (92.7%)
Grand Island Occupied Residential Buildings
 Grand IslandHall County
Single-Family Detached Homes12,622 (66.3%)16,004 (70.0%)
Single-Family Attached Homes1,314 (6.9%)1,351 (5.9%)
2 Apartments526 (2.8%)526 (2.3%)
3 or 4 Apartments1,059 (5.6%)1,093 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Apartments930 (4.9%)961 (4.2%)
10 or More Apartments1,796 (9.4%)1,834 (8.0%)
Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing802 (4.2%)1,101 (4.8%)
Grand Island Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year
 Grand IslandHall County
2014 or Later327 (1.7%)335 (1.5%)
2010 to 2013575 (3.0%)657 (2.9%)
2000 to 20091,827 (9.6%)2,212 (9.7%)
1980 to 19994,261 (22.4%)5,360 (23.4%)
1960 to 19795,341 (28.0%)6,401 (28.0%)
1940 to 19593,602 (3,602.0%)3,990 (3,990.0%)
1939 or Earlier3,116 (16.4%)3,915 (17.1%)
Grand Island Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics
 Grand IslandHall County
1 Room352 (1.8%)354 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms12,731 (66.8%)15,156 (66.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,916 (36.3%)8,015 (35.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,600 (24.1%)5,641 (24.7%)
8 or More Rooms4,760 (25.0%)6,313 (27.6%)
Grand Island Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics
 Grand IslandHall County
No Bedroom393 (2.1%)395 (1.7%)
1 Bedroom1,916 (10.1%)2,073 (9.1%)
2 or 3 Bedrooms12,731 (66.8%)15,156 (66.3%)
4 or More Bedrooms4,009 (21.0%)5,246 (22.9%)
Grand Island Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics
 Grand IslandHall County
With Complete Plumbing Facilities19,030 (99.9%)22,843 (99.9%)
With Complete Kitchen Facilities18,824 (98.8%)22,619 (98.9%)