Visit the online permit portal to apply for a new permit, schedule inspections, upload documents, pay fees, and more.

Required Residential Inspections

• Footing. Consult the Footing Elevation Certificate before scheduling your inspection
• Foundation
• Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical underslabs
• Garage Floor Slabs
• Basement Floor Slabs
• Fireplace (masonry only)
• Sewer Service Line – From Building to Main Tap. Call Utilities: 913- 971-9311
• Electrical (Temporary Service for Construction Trailer/Site) – a separate electrical application is needed for temporary electrical permit
• Rough-In (All framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, complete gas pressure). Consult the Residential Rough-In Priority List before scheduling your final inspection
• Portal prior to stucco application or other cover up
• Firewall separation – nail patterns
• Nail patterns (Narrow wall bracing, garage portal etc.)
• Insulation Inspection (if using prescriptive energy method)
• Final Approval – All inspections need to be complete before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) is issued. Consult the Residential Final Priority List before scheduling your final inspection
• Special inspections or after-hours third-party inspections are acceptable for concrete placement or structural framing

• Final inspections are scheduled after all fees have been paid

Re-inspection Fees

• Re-inspection fees are $100
• Re-inspection fees may be assessed in the following situations:
  • The project is not ready for the requested inspection
  • The previously inspected non-compliant items have not been corrected
  • Address or permit numbers are not posted
  • Construction activities continue without prior approval
  • Structures are not accessible
  • Buildings are occupied without City authorization

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Fees

• TCO fees are non-refundable
• $100 - Residential one-family and two-family dwellings
• $200 - Reinstate an expired Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

After-hours Inspections

• The minimum fee is $100 per hour with a two hour minimum
• After hour inspections are subject to staff availability
• Special inspections or after-hours third-party inspections are acceptable for concrete placement or structural framing

Residential Final Inspections

• A final grading and landscaping inspections are required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Additional Resources

• Cold Weather Concrete Policy
• Construction Guidelines and Standards
• IBC Physical Security Requirements
• IRC Physical Security Requirements

Call 913-971-6200 for additional information.

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