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Hall County, Nebraska

Building permits, zoning and septic rules in Hall County, Nebraska

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Hall County, Nebraska requires building permits for new construction and many alterations, plus zoning approval for covered work in unincorporated areas outside municipal zoning jurisdiction12. Small accessory buildings and low-cost repairs have limited building-permit exceptions, but zoning approval may still apply13. Septic systems fall under Nebraska's statewide onsite-wastewater program, with site-specific permits reserved for systems presenting size, waste or siting issues45.

At a glance

Building permit
Required for new construction and listed alterations1
Zoning
Yes; county rules apply in unincorporated areas outside municipal zoning jurisdiction67
Septic
State-regulated; certain systems need site-specific permits45
RV living
RV-type tiny homes are temporary accessory quarters, subject to district approval8
Tiny homes
Site-built and RV-type units follow different construction and occupancy rules9
Owner-builder
Owner-occupants may do qualifying plumbing themselves with a permit10
Manufactured homes
District rules apply, and a HUD-code home must be on a permanent foundation11
Driveway access
County approval applies to driveway work in county road right-of-way12

Who to call

Building permits

Hall County Building Inspection Department

Building permits and building-code enforcement for residential and commercial construction in Hall County

(308) 385-5293

rgrubbs@hallcountyne.gov

2807 W 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68803

Zoning

Hall County Zoning Permits Department

Zoning permit intake for unincorporated Hall County

(308) 385-5049

114 South Sycamore Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

Roads & driveways

Hall County Public Works/Roads Department

County roads, bridges, drainage and driveway permit applications

(308) 385-5126

donr@hallcountyne.gov

2900 West 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68803

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Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 12, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Hall County, Nebraska?

Yes. Hall County requires a building permit for new construction and for listed additions, alterations, repairs, installations and demolitions within its permitting jurisdiction1. The county lists exceptions for an accessory building no larger than 120 square feet and repairs valued at no more than $500, but its own permit sheet says to check with the Building Department about repair work1. Plan review takes at least 10–15 working days, so submit before scheduling excavation or contractors13. Permitted projects receive footing, foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical and final inspections, and the county asks for 24 hours' advance notice when scheduling14. Hall County has also adopted local building codes with county amendments, including the 2021 residential and building codes, the 2021 plumbing code and the 2023 electrical code15. In Alda, village approval comes before the county building permit16. Nebraska onsite-wastewater requirements still apply, and Alda also requires Village Board approval for listed septic facilities17.

Who issues Hall County building and zoning permits?

The Building Inspection Department administers and enforces the building codes for residential and commercial construction18. Reach that department at 2807 W 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68803, or (308) 385-529318. The Zoning Permits Department handles the separate zoning review for unincorporated Hall County; its office is at 114 South Sycamore Street, Grand Island, NE 68801, and its phone number is (308) 385-504919. A building-permit application asks for project, contractor, valuation and plan information, and the county directs applicants to submit it to the Building Department13. Start with zoning, because covered construction, occupancy changes and water or sewer connections need zoning approval before work proceeds3.

Does Hall County, Nebraska have zoning?

Yes. Hall County zoning applies to unincorporated territory outside the jurisdiction Nebraska law grants to municipalities2. Wood River and Alda have their own municipal zoning2021. Nebraska DWEE administers onsite-wastewater rules in Wood River; Alda also requires Village Board approval for listed septic facilities, with state rules still applicable2217. Hall County may allow one accessory dwelling unit per lot in applicable districts if it fits the lot's developable area, has no more than two bedrooms and carries a deed restriction preventing a separate sale from the principal dwelling23. Setbacks, height, minimum lot area and maximum building coverage vary by district24252627. In the R-1 Rural Residential District, the usual minimum is 20,000 square feet per lot and dwelling unit; a 12,000-square-foot lot may qualify under specified subdivision, water, sewer and state-approval conditions28. The county's 500-square-foot home minimum applies specifically within the residential manufactured-home park overlay district, not countywide29. Ask the Zoning Permits Department for the parcel's jurisdiction, district and dimensional table before designing the site19.

How do septic permits work in Hall County?

Nebraska's statewide onsite-wastewater program regulates septic systems in Hall County through design standards, certified professionals, subdivision review and permits for systems needing site-specific evaluation4. Most systems may proceed under the general permit or Authorization by Rule, but systems handling at least 1,000 gallons per day, non-household wastewater or conditions outside the general requirements need state construction and operating permits5. Before building a development where onsite wastewater is proposed on any lot smaller than 3 acres, the owner must submit a subdivision-review application and receive state approval30. A dwelling generating wastewater must either use a compliant onsite treatment system or connect to a public sewer or other wastewater works; the rule does not create a universal sewer-connection mandate31. Off-grid options such as septic systems, lagoons, holding tanks and engineered systems must be registered and comply with Nebraska requirements32. Only 11.3% of Hall County soils are rated free of severe limitations for a conventional drain field, so arrange the site and soil evaluation before committing to a house location33.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in Hall County?

In unincorporated Hall County, site-built tiny houses and RV/park-model/camper units follow separate rules9. Site-built tiny houses of no more than 400 square feet must meet county-adopted IRC Appendix Q, including sanitation, kitchen, climate-control, electrical, egress and foundation requirements34. The A-1, A-2, A-3 and AG-SC districts allow special-type dwellings as accessories to a principal use, subject to lot coverage, overlay and floodplain rules; site-built tiny homes cannot be long-term dwellings in a floodplain34. Tiny-house villages may be allowed within a manufactured-home park or development35.

Hall County regulates RV-type tiny homes as temporary quarters, with the same agricultural-district accessory-use limits and applicable district authorization8. A qualifying unit must be no larger than 400 square feet, sit on a single chassis, remain self-propelled or towable, retain wheels and axles, and have no permanent plumbing or mechanical connections; electrical hookups must meet code, accessory structures cannot rest on the unit, and construction in a floodplain is prohibited8. Separately, approved RV parks need at least 5 acres, sanitary and water facilities, RV sites of at least 750 square feet excluding tent spaces, no more than 20 RVs per gross acre and 25-foot property-line setbacks9. We could not confirm temporary-camping rules on ordinary private land; ask the Zoning Permits Department about the proposed stay19.

What are the steps to build a home in Hall County?

  1. Ask the Zoning Permits Department to identify the parcel's zoning district and allowed use, then secure the zoning permit required for covered construction319.
  1. Check mapped flood hazards before fixing the house site; regulated flood-area development needs a floodplain permit, and a new home is prohibited in the Floodway Overlay District3637.
  1. Submit the building application and scaled plans to the Building Inspection Department, allowing at least 10–15 working days for review1318.
  1. Engage a qualified onsite-wastewater professional early, because Nebraska regulates septic design, installation, registration and any site-specific permit; a development proposing onsite wastewater on a lot smaller than 3 acres needs state subdivision review before construction43230.
  1. Schedule the required construction inspections with at least 24 hours' notice14. An owner who currently occupies a single-family dwelling may personally buy materials and perform qualifying plumbing there under a permit, except for gas piping and fuel-appliance venting10.
  1. Apply through Public Works/Roads for driveway work in county road right-of-way; the published fee is $25, plus a $400 county labor-and-equipment charge for the specified fill and pipe work1238.

What should you check before buying land in Hall County?

Confirm zoning jurisdiction, district, legal access, flood exposure, water and septic feasibility before closing. Hall County's minimum lot area and maximum building coverage depend on the zoning district and utility conditions, so obtain the parcel's dimensional table before judging buildable area2627. If the property will be a short-term rental, county rules require lodging-tax filings, maintenance, life-safety compliance and displayed permits; a rental in a residential zone cannot be used for parties39. If a planned development will use onsite wastewater on any lot smaller than 3 acres, state subdivision review must be completed before construction30. A mapped flood-area project needs a floodplain permit, while new human habitation is prohibited in the Floodway Overlay District3637. A manufactured home in specified special-flood-hazard situations must have its lowest floor at least 1 foot above base flood elevation and be securely anchored40. Conventional septic suitability can be difficult because only 11.3% of county soils are rated without severe drain-field limitations33. Private-well permitting could not be confirmed; ask the Zoning Permits Department which water authority or natural resources district serves the parcel19. For county-road access, Public Works/Roads handles driveway applications, while an entrance onto a state highway needs state approval1241.

Watch-outs

  • Hall County's small-building exception is a building-permit exception, not proof that zoning approval is unnecessary13.
  • Hall County's owner-occupant plumbing provision still requires a permit and inspections, and it excludes gas piping and fuel-appliance venting10.
  • New human habitation is prohibited in the county's Floodway Overlay District, and other mapped flood-area development requires a floodplain permit before work begins3736.
  • Hall County's RV park standards apply to parks and campgrounds; temporary camping on ordinary private land remains unconfirmed, so ask the Zoning Permits Department before planning to live in an RV while building4219.

Sources

  1. Inspections and What Needs Permits, quoted and re-checked
  2. Hall County, Nebraska Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  3. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  4. Onsite Wastewater Program | DWEE NE, quoted and re-checked
  5. Onsite Wastewater Fees, Certifications, & Permits | DWEE NE, quoted and re-checked
  6. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  7. Hall County, Nebraska Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  8. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  9. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  10. Hall County Building Codes, quoted and re-checked
  11. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  12. Application to Modify an Existing Driveway, quoted and re-checked
  13. Inspections and What Needs Permits, quoted and re-checked
  14. Inspections and What Needs Permits, quoted and re-checked
  15. Hall County Building Codes, quoted and re-checked
  16. Village of Alda: Hall County Building Codes Including the Towns of Alda, Cairo, Doniphan, Wood River (Hall County), quoted and re-checked
  17. Village of Alda: Alda Code § 52.23, Well and Waste Facilities Permit (Hall County), quoted and re-checked
  18. Hall County Building Inspection Department (hallcountyne.gov)
  19. Hall County Zoning Permits Department (hallcountyne.gov)
  20. Wood River: § 11-301 ZONING REGULATIONS; ADOPTED (Hall County), quoted and re-checked
  21. Village of Alda: Alda Code § 154.01, Regulations Adopted (Hall County), quoted and re-checked
  22. Wood River: Onsite Wastewater Program (Hall County), quoted and re-checked
  23. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  24. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  25. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  26. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  27. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  28. Hall County, Nebraska Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  29. files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com, quoted and re-checked
  30. Title 124 - Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, quoted and re-checked
  31. Onsite Wastewater Program | DWEE NE, quoted and re-checked
  32. Onsite Wastewater Program | DWEE NE, quoted and re-checked
  33. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  34. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  35. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, Section 9.09.01 Tiny House Villages, quoted and re-checked
  36. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  37. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  38. Zoning, quoted and re-checked
  39. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  40. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked
  41. Title 410, Chapter 2 - Driveway and Approach Road Permits (Nebraska statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  42. Hall County Zoning Regulation 2025, quoted and re-checked

Written October 12, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Like all 6 of its neighbors, Hall County has countywide zoning.

RuleHall CountyHoward CountyHamilton CountyMerrick CountyAdams CountyBuffalo CountySherman County
Building permitRequiredRequiredRequiredRequiredRequiredLimitedLimited
County zoningYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Septic permitsNDEENE Dept. of Env. & EnergyNE Dept. of Env. & EnergyNDEENDEENE Dept. of Env. & EnergyNE Dept. of Water

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Hall County in Nebraska

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How Hall County scores

Seclusion46100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency1692% ev.
Admin Boringness47100% ev.
Durability48100% ev.
Property Autonomy53100% ev.
Carry Cost61100% ev.

Evidence strength: 98%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$261kTypical home
1.4%Property tax
$5,923Land / acre
27.2"Annual rain
19.1% of yrsSevere drought
16.4 / yr (+13.5)Mid-century 100°F days
23.3 daysMid-century dry spell
1.71" (+6.1%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.55×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$2,660Home insurance / yr
4.2% / yrInsurance growth
2.46%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
82,177People within 30 min
823,006People within 2 hr
45,023Radius comparison (15 mi)
113.8People / sq mi
0.4%Federal land
96.7%Land at 15% slope or less
11.3%Soils rated "not limited" for septic (strict USDA rating)
38,422 acWorkable land screen
5.4%Wooded land
50.6°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for Hall County

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Hall County rules

  • Building permitRequired

    New construction and listed alterations, repairs, accessory structures, and other work within Hall County building jurisdiction.

    • All new construction requires a permit.
    • Accessory buildings not exceeding 120 square feet are listed as not requiring a permit.
    • Repairs not exceeding $500 are listed as not requiring a permit, subject to checking with the Building Department.
    • Other listed exemptions include painting, papering, certain awnings, small porch replacement, storm windows, roof gutters, and qualifying kitchen-cabinet replacement.

    accessory-building exemption threshold: <= 120 square feet (listed as work not requiring a permit) · repair exemption threshold: <= 500 USD (listed as work not requiring a permit; check with Building Department)

    “All new construction: includes additions, enclosing porches, garages, shingling, and siding.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionConditional

    Plumbing work regulated by Hall County's plumbing code in a single-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including usual accessory buildings and quarters.

    • The applicant must be a bona fide owner of the dwelling and accessory buildings or quarters.
    • The dwelling and accessory buildings or quarters must currently be occupied by the owner.
    • The owner must personally purchase all materials and personally perform all labor.
    • The exemption applies through issuance of a permit under the code; it does not eliminate applicable permit or inspection requirements.
    • Gas piping and venting of fuel-combustion appliances are excluded.
    “currently occupied by said owner, provided, that said owner shall personally purchase all material and shall personally perform all labor”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    Residential and commercial construction administered by Hall County.

    • The adopted codes include stated county amendments and exclusions.
    • The document identifies the 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 UPC, and 2023 NEC.
    “The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted, together with any amendments thereto as may be made from time to time, except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by ordinance and set forth in this chapter of the Hall County Building Code.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Permitted construction projects in Hall County.

    • Inspections are scheduled at footing, foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, and final stages as applicable.
    • The final inspection is when the project is completed and ready for occupancy.
    • The page requests 24 hours advance notice.

    advance notice: >= 24 hours

    “Call 308-385-5293: Please allow 24 hours in advance. FOOTINGS: When formed and ready to pour.”
  • County-wide zoningPresent (with conditions)

    County zoning regulation in unincorporated Hall County.

    • Municipal zoning jurisdiction can remove land from the county regulation’s jurisdiction.
    • A zoning permit is required before covered construction, occupancy, or water/sewer connection.
    “The area of jurisdiction shall be all the area within the limits of Hall County, Nebraska, not including the jurisdiction explicitly granted to a municipality by Section 17-1001 or Section 13-327 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.”
  • Local zoningPresent

    Hall County zoning regulation within the county, principally the county zoning jurisdiction outside areas where Nebraska law grants zoning jurisdiction to an incorporated municipality.

    • The regulation excludes jurisdiction explicitly granted to a municipality by Nebraska Revised Statutes sections 17-1001 or 13-327.
    • Annexation to an incorporated municipality or extension of a municipality's zoning jurisdiction removes land from the county regulation's jurisdiction.
    • The regulation was adopted with an effective date of September 1, 2025.
    “The area of jurisdiction shall be all the area within the limits of Hall County, Nebraska, not including the jurisdiction explicitly granted to a municipality by Section 17-1001 or Section 13-327 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Varies — Zoning regulation across Hall County, Nebraska, aggregated at the county level.
      “The area of jurisdiction shall be all the area within the limits of Hall County, Nebraska, not including the jurisdiction explicitly granted to a municipality by Section 17-1001 or Section 13-327 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.”
    • Present — Unincorporated areas of Hall County, Nebraska, outside municipal jurisdiction.
      “That the Zoning Resolution along with Zoning Map referenced in Section 3.02 both attached, and recommended by the Hall County Regional Planning Commission and presented at public hearings held by the Planning Commission on August 6, 2025, and by the County Board of Commissioners on August 26, 2025, is hereby adopted with an effective date of September 1, 2025.”
  • Zoning districtsPublished

    Published Hall County zoning districts and land-use matrix.

    • The regulation directs users to review the official zoning map to determine where districts are located.
    • Uses must be checked against the applicable district and special criteria.
    “(A-1) Agricultural-Primary District (A-2) Agricultural-Secondary District (A-3) Agricultural-Transitional District (AG-SC) Special Agriculture/Conservation Zone (AG-SE) Special Agriculture/Events Zone (AG-SI) Special Agriculture/Industrial Zone (SRC) Special Recreation/Conservation Zone (R-1) Rural Residential District (HC) Highway Commercial District (RC) Restricted Commercial District (LC) Local Commercial District (LI) Light Industrial District (GI) General Industrial District (PUD) Planned Unit Development”
  • Minimum dwelling sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)

    Residential manufactured-home park overlay district requirements.

    • The cited minimum applies to each home in the district-specific provision.

    minimum livable floor area: >= 500 square feet

    “There shall be a minimum livable floor area of 500 square feet in each home.”
  • Minimum lot sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)

    Minimum lot-size requirements in Hall County zoning districts, including the GI General Industrial District example.

    • The GI table lists 20,000 square feet for permitted and conditional uses.
    • If the lot is not connected to municipal water and sewer, the minimum lot size is three acres.
    • Other zoning districts have different dimensional tables and conditions.

    GI permitted-use minimum lot area: 20000 square feet (If lot is not connected to municipal water and sewer, minimum lot size is 3 acres.) · GI conditional-use minimum lot area: 20000 square feet (If lot is not connected to municipal water and sewer, minimum lot size is 3 acres.) · minimum lot size without municipal water and sewer: 3 acres (GI table footnote)

    “Permitted Uses 20,000 80 50 25 10 50 75 Conditional Uses 20,000 80 50 25 10 50 75 Accessory Structures - - 50 25 10 50 - # If lot is not connected to municipal water and sewer, then the minimum lot size shall be 3 acres.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • District specific (with conditions) — Residential lots and dwelling units in Hall County's R-1 Rural Residential District.
      “Residential dwellings with less than the minimum lot requirements of Section 5.13.06 above may be approved with a Conditional Use Permit, provided the following minimum conditions are met: A. The dwelling unit is part of a subdivision. B. The dwelling unit has a minimum lot area of 12,000 square feet. C. The subdivision is served by private water or centralized water system and a centralized sewer system. D. The subdivision meets all the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations.”
  • SetbacksDistrict specific (with conditions)

    Building setbacks in Hall County zoning districts.

    • The cited provision requires 30-foot side-street and front setbacks and a 25-foot rear setback in the identified district-specific rule.

    side-street setback: >= 30 feet · front-yard setback: >= 30 feet · rear-yard setback: >= 25 feet

    “the setback for all buildings shall be a minimum of 30 feet on the side abutting a street/road. B. Front yard setback shall not be less than 30 feet. C. Rear yard setback of not less than 25 feet.”
  • Lot coverageDistrict specific (with conditions)

    Maximum building coverage in Hall County zoning districts, including the GI General Industrial District example.

    • The GI table sets maximum building coverage at 75 percent for permitted and conditional uses.
    • Accessory structures have no listed maximum building coverage in the cited GI row.
    • Other zoning districts have different coverage limits.

    GI permitted-use maximum building coverage: 75 percent · GI conditional-use maximum building coverage: 75 percent

    “Permitted Uses 20,000 80 50 25 10 50 75 Conditional Uses 20,000 80 50 25 10 50 75 Accessory Structures - - 50 25 10 50 -”
  • Building heightDistrict specific (with conditions)

    Building height in Hall County zoning districts.

    • The cited district-specific rule limits principal uses to 35 feet and accessory uses to 20 feet.

    maximum principal-use height: <= 35 feet · maximum accessory-use height: <= 20 feet

    “Height of buildings shall be: A. Maximum height for principal uses shall be 35 feet. B. Maximum height for accessory uses shall be 20 feet.”
  • Living in an RVLimited

    Occupancy of recreational vehicles in an RV park or campground in the county zoning jurisdiction.

    • An RV park or campground may be established only where permitted by the Land Use Matrix.
    • The lot area must be at least five acres.
    • A campground must provide central sanitary and water stations, toilets, and refuse containers.
    • The applicant must certify compliance with zoning, health, plumbing, electrical, building, fire prevention, and other applicable regulations.
    • Individual RV campsites must have at least 750 square feet, no more than 20 RVs may be located per gross acre, and individual campsites must be at least 25 feet from property lines.

    minimum RV park lot area: >= 5 acres · minimum individual RV campsite area: >= 750 square feet (tent spaces are excluded) · maximum RV density: <= 20 RVs per gross acre · minimum campsite setback: >= 25 feet from property line

    “An RV Park and/or Campground may be established where permitted by the Land Use Matrix under the following conditions:”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Occupancy of recreational vehicles at an RV park or campground where the Land Use Matrix permits the use in an applicable Hall County zoning district.
      “An RV Park and/or Campground may be established where permitted by the Land Use Matrix under the following conditions: 1. The lot area shall be not less than five (5) acres. 2. A campground shall provide minimum facilities including central sanitary and water stations, toilets, and refuse containers. 3. Certification of compliance with all regulations regarding zoning, health, plumbing, electrical, building, fire prevention, and all other applicable regulations shall be provided by the Applicant. 4. Individual RV campsites, other than tent spaces, shall have a designated area of not less than seven hundred fifty (750) square feet and the total number of RVs per gross acre shall not exceed twenty (20). 5. Individual camp sites shall be located no less than twenty-five (25) feet from any property line. 6. The layout of the RV park/campground shall be such that destruction of natural vegetation and topography of the area is minimized. 7. Individual RV sites will access internal drives and will not exit directly onto public streets.”
  • Tiny homesLimited

    Occupancy of a site-built tiny house as a dwelling in unincorporated Hall County.

    • The county regulation expressly recognizes site-built tiny houses as a category of tiny house.
    • The home must meet Appendix Q of the most recently county-adopted International Residential Code.
    • The dwelling must have a water closet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower.
    • The home must have a kitchen area and sink.
    • Heating and cooling, electrical, egress, and foundation work must comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes.
    • The structure must meet the maximum lot coverage applicable to an ordinary single-family dwelling.
    • A tiny house may not be placed or located in a floodplain as a long-term dwelling.
    • Section 5 district rules and any required zoning, building, utility, septic, floodplain, or other approvals still apply.

    maximum floor area definition: <= 400 square feet (The county definition describes tiny houses as living spaces including sleeping and kitchen areas measuring 400 square feet or less.)

    “Tiny houses fall under two separate categories, Site-Built and RV/Park Model/Camper. 1. Site Built Tiny Houses A. Tiny homes shall be built to meet Appendix Q Tiny Houses of the International Residential Code (IRC edition as most recently adopted by the County);”
    5 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — Site-built tiny houses and RV/Park Model/Camper tiny houses within Hall County's zoning jurisdiction, including unincorporated areas.
      “Tiny houses fall under two separate categories, Site-Built and RV/Park Model/Camper.”
    • Allowed (with conditions) — Site-built tiny homes in unincorporated Hall County, where the land-use matrix permits Dwelling, Special Types as an accessory use to a principal structure in the A-1 Agricultural-Primary, A-2 Agricultural-Secondary, A-3 Agricultural-Transitional, and AG-SC Special Agriculture/Conservation districts.
      “Tiny houses fall under two separate categories, Site-Built and RV/Park Model/Camper. [...] Tiny homes shall be built to meet Appendix Q Tiny Houses of the International Residential Code (IRC edition as most recently adopted by the County);”
    • Limited — RV, park-model, or camper tiny-home units in unincorporated Hall County, subject to the county's Special Types dwelling rules and applicable district authorization.
      “The unit shall not be considered to be designed for use as a permanent dwelling but as a temporary living quarter;”
    • Limited — Occupancy or placement of an RV, park model, or camper as a tiny-house-type unit in unincorporated Hall County.
      “D. The unit shall not be considered to be designed for use as a permanent dwelling but as a temporary living quarter;”
    • Limited — Tiny-house villages or communities in unincorporated Hall County.
      “Tiny house villages/communities may be allowed as part of a Manufactured Home Park or development.”
  • Manufactured homesLimited

    Manufactured-home dwelling placement in county zoning districts.

    • The zoning matrix controls whether manufactured-home dwellings are permitted in a district.
    • Manufactured Homes (HUD Code) must be placed on a permanent foundation.
    “Manufactured Homes (HUD Code) shall be placed on a permanent foundation.”
  • Accessory dwellingsAllowed (with conditions)

    Accessory dwelling units in applicable Hall County zoning districts.

    • One ADU per lot may be allowed as permitted in Section 5.04.
    • The ADU must fit within the developable area of the lot.
    • No more than two bedrooms are allowed.
    • The owner must file a deed restriction stating the ADU cannot be sold separately from the principal dwelling.

    maximum ADUs: 1 per lot · maximum bedrooms: <= 2 bedrooms

    “One accessory dwelling unit per lot may be allowed as permitted in Section 5.04 under the following conditions: 1. The accessory dwelling unit shall fit within the developable area of the lot.”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Modification of an existing driveway within a public road right-of-way of Hall County.

    • An exact-location attachment is required.
    • Maximum allowed driveway width is 100 feet.
    • A minimum 15-inch culvert is required if a culvert is required.
    • The permit is valid for six months from issue.

    maximum driveway width: <= 100 feet · minimum culvert size: >= 15 inches (If a culvert is required.) · permit validity: 6 months (From date of issue.)

    “(Owner) requests permission from the Hall County Public Works Department to modify an existing driveway within the public road Right-of-Way of Hall County.”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Development, construction, or substantial improvement on lands within Hall County jurisdiction identified on the applicable FIRM panels as Zones A, A1-30, AE, AO, or AH and within the FW or FF zoning districts.

    • The ordinance uses FIRM Index 31079CIND0A dated September 26, 2008.
    • A floodplain development permit is required before any development, construction, or substantial improvement; no person, firm, corporation, government agency, or other entity may initiate floodplain development without first obtaining the permit.
    • The Planning Director for the Hall County Regional Planning Department is the local floodplain administrator and administers, implements, and enforces the ordinance.
    • If that position is unfilled, an Interim Planning Director or assigned planning staff assumes the duties; for building permits, the Chief Building Official may act as floodplain administrator and issue the floodplain development permit as part of the building permit.
    • The permit administrator may impose safeguards and restrictions for general welfare and community health.
    • Applications must be written, identify the proposed development and estimated cost, identify the property, state the intended use or occupancy, include plans and specifications, and be signed by the permittee and authorized agent.
    • Partially or entirely floodplain-located development must demonstrate flood-damage minimization, protected utilities, anchoring against flotation/collapse/lateral movement, flood-resistant materials, appropriate flood-damage-minimization practices, and service facilities designed to prevent floodwater entry.
    • New and substantially improved structures require a finished-construction elevation certificate completed by a licensed surveyor, engineer, or architect; floodproofed structures require a floodproofing certificate completed by a licensed professional engineer or architect.
    • Development in the floodway requires a no-rise certification completed by a licensed professional engineer.
    • Until a floodway is designated, development or substantial improvement may not be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates that the combined development will not increase base-flood water-surface elevation by more than one foot at any location.
    • The ordinance states that its regulations comply with the National Flood Insurance Program regulations and Nebraska Administrative Code Title 455, Chapter 1.

    FIRM index date: September 26, 2008 · maximum base-flood elevation increase before floodway designation: <= 1 foot (Applies to the combined proposed, existing, and reasonably anticipated development or substantial improvement.)

    “A floodplain development permit shall be required before any development, construction, or substantial improvement is undertaken.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — New structures for human habitation in Hall County's Floodway Overlay District.
      “New structures for human habitation are prohibited.”
    • Limited — Placement or substantial improvement of manufactured homes in Hall County special flood hazard areas.
      “Be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is at or above one (1) foot above the base flood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system in accordance with the provisions of this Section.”
  • Short-term rentalsLimited

    Short-term rentals regulated under Section 9.11 of the Hall County Zoning Regulation.

    • The section is intended to protect public health and safety within the requirements of Nebraska Revised Statutes section 18-1758.
    • A short-term rental may not be used for party rentals when located in a residential zone.
    • The operator must file required lodging taxes with the county and state.
    • The rental and grounds must be properly maintained.
    • The rental must meet state and federal life-safety codes and display permits prominently.
    • The rental may not increase normal traffic in the immediate area.
    • The rental may not be used for illegal activities, housing sex offenders, operating a structured sober-living home, selling illegal drugs, selling alcohol or another activity requiring a Nebraska Liquor Control Act permit or license, or operating a sexually oriented business.
    • Failure to comply may result in permit revocation.
    “A short-term rental shall not be used for party rentals, where located in a residential zone.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Published Hall County zoning and driveway permit fees.

    • The zoning page states a $500 conditional-use application cost.
    • The driveway form states a $25 non-refundable permit fee and $400 county labor/equipment charge, effective May 2, 2022.

    conditional use permit application cost: 500 USD · driveway permit fee: 25 USD (Non-refundable.) · driveway labor/equipment charge: 400 USD (For 20 cubic yards of fill and installation/removal of pipe.)

    “Driveway Permit Fee: (non-refundable) $ 25.00 Labor/Equipment by County: (20 cubic yards of fill, installation/removal of pipe) $ 400.00”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Hall County residential building-permit applications and plan review.

    • Applications are submitted to the Hall County Building Department at 2807 W 2nd Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
    • The application requires project, owner, applicant, contractor, work-description, estimated-value, and construction-plan information.
    • Plans must be drawn to scale.
    • The official page states a minimum 10–15 working days for plan review.

    plan-review time: 10–15 working days (minimum stated on the official inspection/permit document)

    “Proposed construction projects must first apply for building permits at the Hall County Building Department located at: 2807 W 2nd Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.”

Nebraska rules that apply here

  • Camping on your landLimited

    Temporary camping on state or county public highways, roadside areas, parks, and other property acquired for highway or roadside park purposes in Nebraska.

    • Camping is unlawful except at places designated as campsites by the Department of Transportation, the county, or another governmental entity owning or controlling the property.
    • The statute excludes certain lands transferred or leased to the Game and Parks Commission and other lands controlled by the Game and Parks Commission or a natural resources district, which are governed under separate statutes.
    • Camping includes temporary lodging out of doors in a sleeping bag, tent, trailer, station wagon, pickup camper, camper-bus, or other vehicle.
    • Violation is a Class V misdemeanor and may require reimbursement for campsite damage.

    penalty: Class V misdemeanor

    “It shall be unlawful to camp on any state or county public highway, roadside area, park, [...] except at such places as are designated campsites”
  • Who permits septicState

    Onsite wastewater treatment systems serving dwellings and non-dwellings in Hall County under Nebraska Title 124 and DWEE administration.

    • The Nebraska Onsite Wastewater Program administers standardized design, certification, subdivision review, registration, and permitting requirements.
    • Additional local government requirements may apply.
    “Anyone doing work associated with onsite wastewater systems is required to be certified by the State of Nebraska.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Mixed (with conditions) — Onsite wastewater treatment systems statewide in Nebraska, including septic systems, holding tanks, lagoons, mound systems, and other decentralized systems.
      “Any local requirements (city, county) are separate from and in addition to the requirements found in Title 124 that apply statewide.”
  • Septic permitLimited

    Residential and other onsite wastewater systems in Hall County subject to Nebraska DWEE requirements.

    • Most systems may proceed under General Permit or Authorization by Rule without a state construction permit.
    • A permit is required for systems handling flows of 1,000 gallons per day or more, managing non-household wastewater, or not covered by Authorization by Rule.
    • Systems outside General Permit requirements require a construction permit before construction and an operating permit before use.
    • Plans for permit systems must be prepared by a professional engineer.
    • The application fee is $450 for construction and operating permits.

    flow threshold: >= 1000 gallons per day (permit trigger) · application fee: 450 USD (covers both construction and operating permits)

    “Most onsite wastewater systems in Nebraska are constructed under a General Permit, which does not require a construction permit from the State of Nebraska. However, some systems will require a permit as a result of the quantity or quality of the wastewater generated or site conditions that do not meet General Permit requirements.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Onsite wastewater systems statewide where system size, non-domestic waste handling, or siting issues require a site-specific evaluation and permitting; ordinary systems also remain subject to applicable Title 124 compliance and registration rules.
      “Most onsite wastewater systems in Nebraska are constructed under “Authorization by Rule” which does not require a construction permit [...] However, some systems will require a permit”
  • Septic inspectionLimited

    Inspection of private onsite wastewater treatment systems statewide in Nebraska.

    • Inspection must be carried out or supervised by a certified professional, a Nebraska-licensed professional engineer, or a Nebraska-registered environmental health specialist.
    • The statute allows the Director by contract to delegate onsite wastewater inspection and registration to a governmental subdivision with a sufficiently stringent program and enforcement authority.
    “A private onsite wastewater treatment system shall not be [...] inspected [...] unless the [...] inspection [...] is carried out or supervised by either a certified professional”
  • Off-grid sanitationAllowed (with conditions)

    Off-grid wastewater sanitation using an onsite wastewater treatment system, including septic systems, holding tanks, lagoons, or mound systems, statewide in Nebraska.

    • The onsite system must comply with Title 124.
    • Only a properly certified professional may inspect, repair, pump, or install an onsite septic system.
    • The wastewater directed to the onsite system is limited to domestic wastewater.
    • Any local city or county requirements apply separately.
    “households depend on septic systems [...] for wastewater treatment. [...] the Nebraska Department [...] regulates these systems through Title 124”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Off-grid residential sanitation using an onsite wastewater treatment system in Hall County.
      “Construction or modification of an onsite system (such as septic systems, lagoons, holding tanks, or engineered systems) must be registered with DWEE.”
  • Well permitLimited

    Construction or modification of water wells in Nebraska groundwater management areas, on land owned or controlled by the person constructing the well.

    • Before commencing construction, the applicant must apply to the district in which the well will be located, using district forms.
    • No permit is required for test holes or dewatering wells intended for use for ninety days or less.
    • No permit is required for a single water well designed and constructed to pump fifty gallons per minute or less.
    • A district may exempt replacement water wells by rule and regulation.
    • A district may require a permit for a well designed and constructed to pump fifty gallons per minute or less when it is commingled, combined, clustered, or joined with another well or water source, excluding a water source used to water range livestock; combined wells are treated as one well and their combined capacity is used as the rated capacity.
    • In groundwater management areas where regulations have been imposed to control declining groundwater levels, a district may require permits for each well or categories of wells designed and constructed to pump fifty gallons per minute or less, except water sources required for human needs relating to health, fire control, or sanitation and water sources used to water range livestock.
    • The district must review the application and issue or deny the permit within thirty days after filing.
    • The application requires a fifty-dollar filing fee payable to the district.
    • The application must include the applicant's name and post-office address, proposed use, intended location, size, type and description, estimated depth if known, estimated capacity in gallons per minute, irrigation acreage and legal description if applicable, non-irrigation use description if applicable, replacement-well registration number if applicable, and other information required by the district.
    • A person who failed to obtain a required permit must apply for a late permit, accompanied by a two-hundred-fifty-dollar fee and the same information required for an ordinary application.
    • A person must apply before modifying a well that was previously exempt into one for which a permit would otherwise be required.

    pump capacity threshold: <= 50 gallons per minute (Single wells at or below this threshold are exempt unless a district rule requires a permit under the statutory exceptions.) · ordinary application filing fee: 50 USD (Payable to the district.) · late permit application fee: 250 USD (Applies when a required permit was not obtained.) · district decision deadline: 30 days (Measured after the application is filed.) · dewatering intended-use period: <= 90 days (Test holes and dewatering wells intended for use for ninety days or less do not require a permit.)

    “shall, before commencing construction, apply with the district in which the water well will be located for a permit on forms provided by the district”
  • Mandatory utility hookupConditional

    Dwellings generating wastewater in Hall County.

    • The dwelling must have a compliant onsite wastewater treatment system or be connected to a public sewer system or other wastewater works.
    • The source does not establish a universal county sewer or water-connection mandate.
    “A dwelling or non-dwelling that generates wastewater must have an onsite wastewater treatment system that complies with state regulations or be connected to a public sewer system or other wastewater works.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Conditional — Wastewater service for dwellings and non-dwellings generating wastewater statewide in Nebraska.
      “A dwelling or non-dwelling that generates wastewater must have an onsite wastewater treatment (OWT) system [...] or be connected to a public sewer system”
  • Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    County zoning regulations and permit requirements for agricultural-purpose buildings on qualifying Nebraska farmsteads, and county zoning treatment of residences on farmsteads.

    • For purposes of the statute, nonfarm buildings are all buildings except buildings utilized for agricultural purposes on a farmstead of twenty acres or more that produces one thousand dollars or more of farm products each year.
    • The county board may decide whether buildings located on farmsteads used as residences are subject to county zoning regulations and permit requirements.
    • The exemption concerns county zoning and permit requirements; other applicable state, local, health, septic, floodplain, or safety requirements are not resolved by this statute.
    • The statute requires county zoning regulations to be adopted or amended only after adoption of a county comprehensive development plan and receipt of specific planning-commission recommendations.

    qualifying farmstead size: >= 20 acres (farmstead used for agricultural purposes) · annual farm products: >= 1000 USD (farmstead must produce at least this amount of farm products each year)

    “buildings utilized for agricultural purposes on a farmstead of twenty acres or more which produces one thousand dollars or more of farm products each year.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Available (with conditions) — Agricultural buildings on farmsteads of at least 20 acres producing at least $1,000 of farm products annually, in the context of county zoning regulations and permit requirements.
      “For purposes of this section and section 23-114.04, nonfarm buildings are all buildings except those buildings utilized for agricultural purposes on a farmstead of twenty acres or more which produces one thousand dollars or more of farm products each year.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision in counties containing a city of the primary class, outside areas where a city or village has been granted and is exercising subdivision jurisdiction.

    • County-board approval is required before subdivision, platting, or laying out building lots and streets in the described area.
    • The county board may designate specific types of plats for approval by the county planning commission or planning director.
    • A plat has no force or effect and may not be recorded unless approved by the county board, county planning commission, or planning director.
    • The county has no power to regulate when the smallest parcel created is more than ten acres.
    • The county may prescribe subdivision standards, require installation of improvements, create public improvement districts, require a good and sufficient bond, and require dedication of land for public purposes.
    • The county planning commission approves plats on recommendation by the planning director and county engineer; the county board may withhold approval pending certified installation of required improvements, posting of a sufficient bond, or creation of public improvement districts.
    • Appeal procedures may be provided for actions of the county planning commission or planning director.

    smallest parcel exemption: > 10 acres (division is not subdivision when the smallest parcel created is more than ten acres)

    “Such a county shall have authority within the area described in this subsection (a) to regulate the subdivision of land”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Development areas in Hall County where onsite wastewater treatment is proposed on any lot smaller than three acres.
      “Prior to construction of a development area where an onsite wastewater treatment system is proposed on any lot less than three acres in size, the owner of the development area will submit an application for subdivision review and receive Department approval”
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Subdivision, platting, or laying out real estate in counties containing a city of the primary class, outside areas where a city or village is exercising subdivision jurisdiction.
      “Such a county shall have authority within the area described in this subsection (a) to regulate the subdivision of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or building development, except that the county shall have no power to regulate subdivision in those instances where the smallest parcel created is more than ten acres in area,”
  • county zoning authorityGeneral

    Nebraska county boards adopting zoning resolutions for county territory outside incorporated cities and villages and outside areas where a city or village has been granted or ceded zoning jurisdiction and is exercising that jurisdiction.

    • The county board may adopt a zoning resolution having the force and effect of law.
    • The zoning resolution may regulate buildings, structures, lot coverage, setbacks, yards, population density, building uses, and land uses for agriculture, forestry, recreation, residence, industry, and trade in the unincorporated area of the county.
    • The powers may not be exercised within incorporated cities or villages or within an unincorporated area over which a city or village has been granted or ceded zoning jurisdiction and is exercising it.
    • A city or village zoning ordinance or amendment controlling an unincorporated area supersedes the county resolution or regulation.
    • If a zoning resolution or regulation affects the Niobrara scenic river corridor, the Niobrara Council must act as provided in section 72-2010.
    • A county board may not prohibit a qualifying manufactured home solely because it is manufactured, but may impose the listed installation and design standards and may not impose additional standards unless uniformly applied to all single-family dwellings in the zoning district.
    • Special districts or zones may be established in areas subject to seasonal or periodic flooding.
    “to adopt a zoning resolution, which shall have the force and effect of law;”
  • county building authorityGeneral

    Nebraska counties adopting, administering, enforcing, and requiring permits under local building or construction codes for buildings, including residential construction, in unincorporated areas.

    • A county may enact, administer, or enforce a local building or construction code only if it adopts the state building code or adopts a building or construction code that conforms generally with the state building code.
    • A local code may include special or differing standards only within the statutory conformity rules, including standards addressing construction costs, safety, durability, efficiency, best practices, or special local conditions.
    • A local code must be regularly updated; generally, the most recently enacted state building code or a conforming code must be adopted within two years after an update to the state building code.
    • If a county does not adopt a code as authorized within two years after an update to the state building code, the state building code applies in the county, except that it does not apply to construction on a farm or for farm purposes.
    • A county may adopt administrative amendments concerning enforcement organization, staff qualifications, plan examination, inspections, appeals, permits, and fees, and may publish those amendments separately from the code.
    • Under section 23-172, county-adopted codes and the building-permit or occupancy-permit requirements imposed by those codes or sections 23-114.04 and 23-114.05 apply throughout the county except within incorporated cities or villages and except within an unincorporated area where a city or village has been granted zoning jurisdiction and is exercising that jurisdiction.
    • Under section 23-114.04, permits are required before erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or conversion of a nonfarm building or structure within a zoned area; a permit may be withheld when the proposed purpose conflicts with applicable district zoning regulations.
    • Section 23-114.04 permits reasonable county permit-fee schedules and requires written plans, including sanitation, plumbing, and sewage-disposal information, that fully conform to zoning regulations before permits issue.
    • Section 23-172 states that nothing in that section creates an obligation for the county to inspect plumbing work to determine compliance with the plumbing code.
    “Any county, city, or village may enact, administer, or enforce a local building or construction code if or as long as such county, city, or village: (i) Adopts the state building code; or (ii) Adopts a building or construction code that conforms generally with the state building code.”

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  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificate-of-occupancy requirements for Hall County buildings.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Water rights & wells in Hall County

Whether a new home can legally get its own water here — the sub-state groundwater regime, from Nebraska’s water agency.

Over-appropriated / declining

The aquifer here is over-appropriated and declining. A domestic well is usually still permit-exempt, but long-term supply is a genuine risk.

Household wellExempt — no permit or water right

Domestic/household wells are exempt from NRD construction permits and generally from basin well moratoriums (domestic is a preferred use), so a newcomer can still drill a household well even in over-appropriated basins — it must be registered with the state.

Limit: Wells ≤50 gpm (household/stock) need no NRD construction permit; all new wells must be registered with NeDNR

Central Platte NRD / Neb. Rev. Stat. 46-602 ↗
  • Platte Basin Fully Appropriated Area (to Elm Creek reach)majority of county

    2004 final determination; no new groundwater-irrigated acres or new consumptive uses without offset. Domestic wells exempt.

    Nebraska DNR/DWEE — Orders; Tri-Basin NRD ↗

Hybrid state (appropriation + riparian). Groundwater rules change and basin boundaries follow the aquifer, not the county line — confirm current well and appropriation rules with the Nebraska state water agency before you buy or drill.Groundwater governance as of Jul 2026, cited to each administering agency.

Living off-grid in Hall County, Nebraska

Is Hall County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Hall County scores 37/100 on the Bolthole Index, a marginal county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost. Watch-outs: workable self-sufficiency basics (27.2″/yr rainfall).

Do you need a building permit in Hall County, Nebraska?

Hall County generally requires a residential building permit, and it enforces county zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) Onsite Wastewater Program. Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

How much does land cost in Hall County, Nebraska?

Land in Hall County runs about $5,923 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hall County?

Hall County gets about 27.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 19.1% of years. On water rights, Hall County lies in the Platte Basin Fully Appropriated Area (to Elm Creek reach) — 2004 final determination; no new groundwater-irrigated acres or new consumptive uses without offset. Domestic wells exempt..

How remote is Hall County?

A representative private-land location has about 82,177 people within a 30-minute drive and 823,006 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

How Hall compares in Nebraska

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