Foundation repair in Norman, OK
Norman prices residential permits by project area and sits on some of the most expansive soil in the metro, including a floodplain clay first described just west of town.
Norman permit fees
- The 2026 fee schedule charges $0.14 per square foot of project area, $50 minimum plus a $4 state code council fee (Norman fee schedule (Aug 2026)).
- Plan review is 20% of the permit fee, $50 minimum (same schedule); starting work before a permit doubles the fee (Norman Code 5-105).
- Permits go through Norman e-permitting; the Building Permits office is at 225 N. Webster Ave., (405) 366-5339 (Norman E-Permitting).
Cleveland County soil
- FoundationSoils' summary of USDA data rates 21% of the county as expansive, led by Stephenville (15%) and Harrah (14%) soils; median home age is 1990 (FoundationSoils, Cleveland County (USDA SSURGO)).
- USDA's Lomill series, a clayey floodplain soil that cracks when dry, has its type location about 5 miles west of Norman (USDA Lomill series description).
Tip: If your Norman home is near a creek floodplain, ask whether the soil report or engineer considered Lomill-type clays.
Contact: Norman Building Permits, 225 N. Webster Ave., (405) 366-5339. Costs · FAQ
Norman facts checked Oct 23, 2026.
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Last checked Oct 23, 2026.