City of Hiawatha (County Seat)

All construction, alteration, repair, removal/replacement including: sheds, fences, decks, windows, doors, cement work

• Exempt --

Building code

International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code

Permit validity

6 months from date of issuance

Owner-builder

Owner may perform own plumbing and electrical work (except main line tapping); must satisfy building inspector of ability

Contractor requirements

All contractors, plumbers, and electricians must be licensed with the City of Hiawatha

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   | Field | Details |
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   | **Steps** | 1. Complete building permit application<br>2. Submit to Code Enforcement at City Hall<br>3. Wait up to 10-day waiting period for review<br>4. Receive permit approval<br>5. Post permit visibly at job site |
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   | **Processing Time** | Up to 10 days |
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   | **Source URL** | https://www.cityofhiawatha.org/media/176 (Building Permit Application) |
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   ## General Requirements
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   | Field | Details |
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   | **When Permit Required** | All construction, alteration, repair, removal/replacement including: sheds, fences, decks, windows, doors, cement work |
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    | **Documents Needed** | Completed application, scope of work description, contractor information (if applicable), site plan/sketch |
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    | **Validity/Expiration** | 6 months from date of issuance |
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    | **Owner-Builder Rules** | Owner may perform own plumbing and electrical work (except main line tapping); must satisfy building inspector of ability |
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    | **Contractor Requirements** | All contractors, plumbers, and electricians must be licensed with the City of Hiawatha |
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    | **Building Code Adopted** | International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code |
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    ## Fees
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    | Field | Details |
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    | **Fee Schedule URL** | https://www.cityofhiawatha.org/code-enforcementplanningzoning/page/permit-inspection-fees |
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    | **Minimum Fee** | $15 (projects $1,000-$2,000) |
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    | **Formula** | - $1,000-$2,000: $15<br>- $2,001-$25,000: $15 for first $2,000 + $2 per $1,000 or fraction<br>- $25,001-$50,000: $61 for first $25,000 + $1.75 per $1,000<br>- $50,001-$100,000: $104.75 for first $50,000 + $1.50 per $1,000<br>- $100,001-$500,000: $179.75 for first $100,000 + $1.25 per $1,000<br>- $500,001-$1,000,000: $679.75 for first $500,000 + $1.00 per $1,000<br>- $1,000,000+: $1,179.75 for first $1,000,000 + $0.50 per $1,000 |
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    | **Plan Check Fee** | Included in permit fee |
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    | **Reinspection/Penalty Fees** | Electrical inspections: $10 if required |
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    | **Exemption** | No fee for projects under $1,000 |
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    ## Exempt Work
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    | Exemption | Details |
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    | Projects under $1,000 | Total estimated cost under $1,000 exempt from permit fee |
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    | Note | All work must still comply with codes even if exempt |
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    ## Inspection Process
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    | Field | Details |
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    | **Scheduling Methods** | Call Code Enforcement Officer |
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    | **Windows/Hours** | Business hours |
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    | **Sequence** | Inspections required at various phases; electrical inspection before service connection |
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    | **Reinspection Notes** | Electrical inspections $10 if required |
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    | **Required Notice** | Must call Kansas 1-800-DIG SAFE (1-800-344-7233) before digging |
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    ## Additional Resources
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    | Resource | URL |
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    | **City Home** | https://www.cityofhiawatha.org |
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    | **Permits Page** | https://www.cityofhiawatha.org/code-enforcementplanningzoning/page/permits |
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    | **Municipal Code** | http://hiawathaks.citycode.net |
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Typical processing time: Up to 10 days

Source: City of Hiawatha Code Enforcement / Building Department ↗

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

Inspection hours

Business hours

Typical sequence: Inspections required at various phases; electrical inspection before service connection