When do I need a Building
Permit?
Check the Home Page for exempt from permit information
and the FAQ page for additional information.
- General Information
- Select the type of structure or project from the list below for requirements.
- Accessory
Building - includes detached garage, workshop, storage, barn,
greenhouse, gazebo, pool house
(any structure other than the main dwelling for non-agricultural use). - Agricultural Building
- Commercial Buildings
- Commercial Buildings/Additions/Alterations/Tenant Finish
- Decks
- Modular Home
- Moving A Structure
- Residential-Design Manufactured Home
- Single Family Dwelling
- Single
Family Additions - includes alterations, attached
garage, porches, sunrooms, basement finish - Swimming
Pools - Above Ground (5000 gallons or more), In-ground Pool
(Vinyl Liners), In-ground Pool (concrete or gunite). - Permits for replacement Windows, Siding or Stucco projects - Complete a residential permit application (found on the "Forms" page and submit with two copies of the suggested manufacturers' installation requirements.
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Planning, Development & Codes
(Building Code Department)
111 South Cherry, Suite 3500
Olathe, Kansas 66061
Questions & Inspections 913-715-2200 FAX 913-715-2222
e-mail: janie.gordon@jocogov.org