Permitting Authorities / Oklahoma County Planning Commission
Oklahoma County Planning Commission
countyThe permitting authority for unincorporated Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — a rarity among Oklahoma counties, which generally issue no building permits. The Planning Commission issues permits for structures in unincorporated territory; roof work inside Oklahoma City, Edmond, Midwest City, Del City, and the county's other municipalities is governed by those cities.
Jurisdiction
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Jurisdiction type
county
Address
320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Contact
- url: https://www.oklahomacounty.org/departments/planning-commission
- phone: 405-713-1361
Permit process note
The Planning Commission's own FAQ states: "The Oklahoma County Planning Commission only has jurisdiction over property that is outside of any city's limits" and "Oklahoma County issues permits for any structure that is 200 square feet or larger." The page links the county's Adopted Building Codes and zoning, subdivision, stormwater, and floodplain regulations for unincorporated territory.
Sources
- oklahomacounty.org verified 2026-07-17