County Building Permits
Coffey County, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Coffey County, Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Coffey County ONLY
- Department
- Address
- 110 S 6th Street, Room 5, Burlington, KS 66839
- Phone
- 620-364-5792
Application Process
General Requirements
Zoning permit required for: new structures, structural alterations, changes in land use in unincorporated areas
- Permit validity
- Zoning permits valid for 180 days unless extended
- Building code
- NO COUNTY-WIDE BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
- Owner-builder
- Owners may construct own structures; no general contractor license required by county
- Contractor requirements
- County does not license contractors; state registration may apply
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Contact Zoning Administrator for current fee schedule
- Plan check fee
- Included in permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- Varies by permit type - contact office
- Reinspection fee
- Contact office for details
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Bona fide agricultural operations (with certificate of compliance)
- Work inside incorporated city limits (cities have their own requirements)
- Certain exempted subdivisions per Section 1-105 of Subdivision Regulations
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Business hours, Monday-Friday
Typical inspection sequence: Zoning compliance inspection only - no building code inspections
Additional Resources
- Building code: NO COUNTY-WIDE BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
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- License lookup guide: Kansas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Kansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Kansas hub: Kansas Contractor License & Permit Hub
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
Coffey County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Coffey County, KS?
- Zoning permit required for: new structures, structural alterations, changes in land use in unincorporated areas
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Coffey County, KS?
- The minimum permit fee is Contact Zoning Administrator for current fee schedule. Fees are calculated as: Varies by permit type - contact office. Plan check fee: Included in permit fee.
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Coffey County, KS?
- The following work is generally exempt: Bona fide agricultural operations (with certificate of compliance); Work inside incorporated city limits (cities have their own requirements); Certain exempted subdivisions per Section 1-105 of Subdivision Regulations.
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