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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hiawatha
All construction, alteration, repair, removal/replacement including: sheds, fences, decks, windows, doors, cement work
- 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
§ 03
Fee schedule
Hiawatha building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$15 (projects $1,000-$2,000)
02
Plan check fee
Included in permit fee
03
Permit fee 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
04
Reinspection fee
Electrical inspections: $10 if required
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Business hours
Typical sequence: Inspections required at various phases; electrical inspection before service connection
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hiawatha permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hiawatha, KS? ▸
All construction, alteration, repair, removal/replacement including: sheds, fences, decks, windows, doors, cement work
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hiawatha, KS? ▸
Building permit fees in Hiawatha, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $15 (projects $1,000-$2,000). Fees are calculated as: - $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. Plan check fee: Included in permit fee.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Hiawatha Code Enforcement / Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.