City Building Permits

Great Bend (County Seat), KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Great Bend (County Seat), Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Kansas Barton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Department

Application Process

  1. Contact Dig Safe (811) before applying
  2. Complete appropriate permit application (commercial building, residential building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, fence, sign, mobile home, moving, or 3-mile radius new construction)
  3. Review Submittal Requirements brochure and provide site plan/plot plan for fences, sheds, accessory structures, and new construction
  4. Submit application online or in person
  5. Department reviews application and contacts applicant via email if additional information is needed
  6. Pay permit fees (some permits allow payment at time of online submission)
  7. Receive official issued permit before beginning work
  8. Schedule inspections as work progresses
  9. Certificate of Occupancy may be issued after all permits and inspections are complete

General Requirements

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Contact Building Inspections at 620-793-4106 to confirm if a permit is required for specific work
  • **Scheduling Methods:** Use Commercial Inspection Form or Residential Inspection Form; contact Building Inspections at 620-793-4106
  • **Windows/Hours:** Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • **Sequence:** Foundation, framing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in, insulation, drywall, final
  • **Reinspection Notes:** Contact office for reinspection scheduling
  • **Zoning URL:** https://www.greatbendks.net/249/Building-Inspections
  • **Right-of-Way Permits:** Engineering Department, 620-793-4150
  • **Contractor Licensing:** https://www.greatbendks.net/326/ContractorTrade-Licensing
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Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the local building department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Great Bend (County Seat) Building Permit FAQ

How do I apply for a building permit in Great Bend (County Seat), KS?
1. Contact Dig Safe (811) before applying 2. Complete appropriate permit application (commercial building, residential building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, fence, sign, mobile home, moving, or 3-mile radius new construction) 3. Review Submittal Requirements brochure and provide site plan/plot plan for fences, sheds, accessory structures, and new construction 4. Submit application online or in person 5. Department reviews application and contacts applicant via email if additional information is needed 6. Pay permit fees (some permits allow payment at time of online submission) 7. Receive official issued permit before beginning work 8. Schedule inspections as work progresses 9. Certificate of Occupancy may be issued after all permits and inspections are complete
What work is exempt from building permits in Great Bend (County Seat), KS?
The following work is generally exempt: Contact Building Inspections at 620-793-4106 to confirm if a permit is required for specific work; **Scheduling Methods:** Use Commercial Inspection Form or Residential Inspection Form; contact Building Inspections at 620-793-4106; **Windows/Hours:** Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; **Sequence:** Foundation, framing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in, insulation, drywall, final; **Reinspection Notes:** Contact office for reinspection scheduling; **Zoning URL:** https://www.greatbendks.net/249/Building-Inspections; **Right-of-Way Permits:** Engineering Department, 620-793-4150; **Contractor Licensing:** https://www.greatbendks.net/326/ContractorTrade-Licensing; --.

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