Departments
Building & Zoning Committee
Building permits can be printed from this website or one can be acquired from the Village Clerk or Utilities Superintendent. Permits must be filled out completely and inspected by the Utilities Superintendent before being presented to the Village Board at the next town meeting for apporval.
When Do I Need A Building Permit?
- Whenever any structure, addition, lean-to, awning or fence is constructed or moved on a property.
- Including any lot improvements, with a limit of an additional or removal of more than 5 yards of dirt. (May be subject to architect or engineer sign-off at the Village discretion)
- No improvement to a floodplain without NRD approval and an engineer sign-off at the discretion of the town board.
- Shipping containers:
- The Village of Valparaiso currently has an ordinance banning any shipping containers on residential properties. They are allowed on commercial properties but must be fastened on a footing or a slab.
- Failure to acquire a building permit will result in a $500 fine and the structure can be removed by the Village at the expense of the owner of the property in accordance with Chapter 9 Section 9-105 and 9-401.
Appointed Boards
Valparaiso Library Board
The Valparaiso Library Board is appointed by the Village Board of Trustees to manage and oversee the daily business of the Valparaiso Public Library.
Library Board Members
President | Carrie Trunta
Vice President | Julie Mueller
Secretary | Jill Tran
Jennifer Potter
Denise Johnson
Valparaiso Public Library
Nestled in the valley of the Bohemian Alps, the Valparaiso Public Library strives to be a place of community learning. We welcome you to experience the joy of reading, partake in our programs for kids and adults, and take advantage of our technology. Come visit us soon!
- For up-to-date hours, follow the Valparaiso Public Library on Facebook
- For additional information, please visit: Valparaiso Public Library
Public Library Info
PO Box 147, 300 West 2nd
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-6141
valnelibrary@yahoo.com
Valparaiso Parks and Recreation Board
BOARD MEMBERS
Nikki Draper
Kari Olsen
Sarah Goracke
Mallory Sydik
Valparaiso Water & Sewer
UTILITIES@VALPARAISONEBRASKA.COM
Options to Pay Bill
- Mail Payments to:
Village of Valparaiso
PO Box 147
Valparaiso, NE 68065 - Drop payments in lockbox next door to the Post Office
- Contact Jones Bank for automatic payments
- At this time, auto-pay is only available if you have an account at Jones Bank
Pet Committee
Dog and Cat Licensing
- Proof of rabies vaccination is required at the time of licensing.
- A photo of your dog or cat is necessary for licensing. Photos can be sent to Valparaisopets@gmail.com or a member of the committee can take the photo. Photos will be used to help identify lost or stray pets so they can be returned home quickly.
- The Committee does have a microchip scanner that will be used to get the number of the chip to attach to your pet’s file as well.
- A metallic tag will be issued for each dog or cat licensed. Tags shall be properly attached to the collar or harness. The tag will have the pets name and owner’s phone number listed.
Annual Pet Licensing Fee: Fixed $5.00 Not Fixed $10.00
The Committee can be contacted via email at Valparaisopets@gmail.com or on Facebook at Village of Valparaiso’s Pet Committee for scheduled appointments as needed.