New Owner Setup in Sterling Ridge: Utilities, Permits, HOA

Moving into Sterling Ridge Estates & Villas in Sterling and want to get everything set up the right way? You are not alone. Between utilities, permits, and HOA or covenant questions, there is a lot to handle in the first few weeks. This guide gives you the exact steps, local contacts, and links you need to get settled with confidence. Let’s dive in.

Start here: confirm your location

Two Nebraska communities use the name Sterling Ridge. Before you set up services, confirm your property’s exact jurisdiction so you contact the right offices and avoid delays.

• Use the Johnson County Assessor to verify your parcel and jurisdiction details. The site lists owner info, taxing districts, and parcel data. Visit the Johnson County Assessor page to start your lookup. Johnson County Assessor
• If your address is inside the Village of Sterling, you will use village utilities and village or county permits. If it turns out your home is actually in the Omaha-area subdivision with a similar name, your providers and permit offices will be different. You will find those contacts in the “If your home is in Omaha’s Sterling Ridge” section below.

Utilities setup for Village of Sterling owners

Water, sewer, and trash

The Village of Sterling provides municipal water, sewer, and curbside sanitation. New owners should complete the village service connection application and confirm billing. You can also review service rates, pickup rules, and holiday schedules on the village site. Village of Sterling utilities

Electricity

Nebraska Public Power District serves many customers in and around the Village of Sterling. Set up your account, schedule a start date, and save outage contacts. You can reach customer service and find move-in guidance here: NPPD contact

Natural gas

Black Hills Energy is listed by the Village of Sterling as the natural gas provider. Use their customer service page to start, stop, or transfer service and review safety information. Black Hills Energy customer service

Internet, cable, and phone

Service varies by address. The Village lists Zito Media (cable), Big Red Communications (wireless ISP), and Kinetic by Windstream (phone/internet) as common options. Confirm availability for your specific home before scheduling installation. Village of Sterling utilities

Safety checklist

• Call 811 before any digging or landscaping so utilities can be marked.
• If you need temporary power for a project, contact your electric provider early. NPPD lists new-service steps on its contact page. NPPD contact

Permits and when you need them

Projects inside the Village of Sterling

Many projects require a village permit, including additions, accessory structures, fences, demolition, and floodplain work. Start with the village’s forms page, then contact the office with questions before you build. Village forms and permits

Projects outside village limits in Johnson County

For properties in unincorporated Johnson County, the Zoning Administrator issues permits, and the county notes that all new structures require a zoning permit. Review the application process and setback rules here. Johnson County Zoning Administrator

Septic systems and wells

If your property is not on public sewer, you may have an onsite wastewater system. Nebraska’s Department of Environment and Energy oversees permitting and registration, and some systems require state-level approvals. Verify records and use certified professionals. NDEE onsite wastewater guidance

HOA and covenants: how to verify

Not every property will belong to an HOA, but recorded covenants and subdivision rules can still apply. To confirm:

• Search the Johnson County Register of Deeds for recorded CC&Rs and covenants by subdivision or parcel. Johnson County Register of Deeds
• Request the latest HOA documents, bylaws, and any architectural guidelines from the seller or the title company if your property is subject to an association.
• Ask for recent meeting minutes, budgets, and any pending assessments so you understand your obligations. Fees and rules can change, so always pull the most current documents.

Property taxes and local records

• Use the Johnson County Assessor to view parcel details and assessed values, then plan your escrow and annual budgeting. Johnson County Assessor
• The Johnson County Treasurer posts due dates and payment options. Historically, first half taxes are due April 30 and second half August 31, but confirm current deadlines each year. Johnson County Treasurer

If your home is in Omaha’s Sterling Ridge

Discovered your address is actually in the Omaha subdivision with a similar name? A few contacts change:

• Electricity: Omaha Public Power District serves the metro. Use OPPD’s contact page for new connections and service questions. OPPD contact
• Permits: If inside Omaha city limits, apply online through Omaha Permits for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. City of Omaha permits
• HOA: Request current CC&Rs from the seller, developer, or your title company. Also search the county’s Register of Deeds for recorded covenants.

New-owner checklist

• Confirm your parcel and jurisdiction with the Johnson County Assessor.
• Set up water, sewer, and trash with the Village of Sterling.
• Start electricity with NPPD and gas with Black Hills Energy.
• Verify internet and cable availability by address and schedule installation.
• Review permit rules before building a fence, shed, deck, or addition. Apply with the village or county as required.
• If on septic, verify state registration and inspection records with NDEE.
• Pull current HOA or covenant documents from the Register of Deeds or your title company.
• Note tax due dates on the Treasurer site and set reminders.
• Call 811 before any digging.

Getting these basics handled early will save you time and help you avoid costly rework or delays.

Ready for local, hands-on guidance as you settle in or plan improvements? Connect with the Ralph Marasco Real Estate Group for neighborhood insight and a smooth next step. Ralph Marasco Real Estate Group

FAQs

What utilities serve a home inside the Village of Sterling?

• The Village provides water, sewer, and trash, NPPD typically provides electricity, and Black Hills Energy provides natural gas. Start with the village’s utilities page to set up service.

How do I know if my property has an HOA or recorded covenants?

• Search the Johnson County Register of Deeds for CC&Rs by subdivision or parcel, and request documents from the seller or title company to confirm current rules and fees.

Do I need a permit for a fence, shed, or deck in Sterling?

• Likely yes. Check the Village of Sterling forms page for building permits and requirements, or contact Johnson County’s Zoning Administrator if you are outside village limits.

What if my address is actually in Omaha’s Sterling Ridge subdivision?

• Use OPPD for electricity and apply for building permits through the City of Omaha online portal. Confirm HOA documents with the seller, developer, or your title company.

When are Johnson County property taxes due for homeowners in Sterling?

• The Treasurer posts deadlines each year. Historically, first half is due April 30 and second half August 31, so check the Treasurer site to confirm current dates before paying.