County Building Permits
Ellsworth County, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Ellsworth County, Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Kansas Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Ellsworth County only
- Department
- Address
- 210 N Kansas Ave, Ellsworth, KS 67439 (Courthouse)
- Phone
- (785) 472-3165 (Appraiser/Planning)
- Website
- http://www.ellsworthcounty.org
Application Process
- Contact Ellsworth County Planning at (785) 472-3165
- Verify zoning classification of property
- Submit any required zoning permits (if applicable)
- Note: Cities may have extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) - verify with city if property is near city limits
General Requirements
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Septic system permits (Kansas Department of Health and Environment)
- Well permits
- Electrical permits (may be required by utility companies)
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Source
- 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
Ellsworth County Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Ellsworth County, KS?
- 1. Contact Ellsworth County Planning at (785) 472-3165 2. Verify zoning classification of property 3. Submit any required zoning permits (if applicable) 4. Note: Cities may have extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) - verify with city if property is near city limits
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Ellsworth County, KS?
- The following work is generally exempt: Septic system permits (Kansas Department of Health and Environment); Well permits; Electrical permits (may be required by utility companies).
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