City Building Permits
Lorraine, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Lorraine, Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City limits of Lorraine, KS
- Department
- Address
- 238 Main St, Lorraine, KS 67459
- Phone
- (785) 472-5582
- cityclerk@hbcomm.net
- Website
- https://www.lorraineks.com
Online Permit Portal
Platform: In-person, phone, or email inquiry • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact City Clerk Donna Moyer
- Phone: (785) 472-5582
- Email: cityclerk@hbcomm.net
- Hours: 8 AM - 1 PM Monday-Thursday (closed Friday)
- Inquire about building permit requirements
General Requirements
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Source
- Source
- Source
- 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 before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lorraine Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in Lorraine, KS?
- 1. Contact City Clerk Donna Moyer 2. Phone: (785) 472-5582 3. Email: cityclerk@hbcomm.net 4. Hours: 8 AM - 1 PM Monday-Thursday (closed Friday) 5. Inquire about building permit requirements
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