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City of Edgerton

How to apply for a building permit in City of Edgerton, Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Avg processing
Not published; contact 913-893-6231.
Min. permit fee
$50
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development Department, City of Edgerton

Street address
404 E. Nelson Street, Edgerton, KS 66021
Coverage
Covers all work within City of Edgerton limits. Edgerton is a small, rapidly growing city in southwestern Johnson County near the I-35 logistics corridor. Logistics/industrial growth has significantly expanded the city's development activity.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Edgerton

Required for most projects per Edgerton Code of Regulations for Buildings and Construction. Check 'Do I Need A Building Permit?' guide at edgertonks.org/wp-content/uploads/DoINeedABuildingPermit.pdf.

Note: See 'Do I Need A Building Permit?' guide: https://edgertonks.org/wp-content/uploads/DoINeedABuildingPermit.pdf. Contact 913-893-6231 for full current exemption list.

Required documents
  • Completed application
Building code
2006 International Plumbing Code (with Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, G) and 2006 International Mechanical Code (with Appendix Chapter A) per Code of Regulations for Buildings and Construction. Contact 913-893-6231 for the full current code adoption list, as the city may have adopted updated editions since the 2010/2015 code document.
Permit validity
Contact 913-893-6231.
Owner-builder
Contact 913-893-6231.
Contractor requirements
Johnson County contractor license required. Contact 913-893-6231.

Source: Community Development Department, City of Edgerton ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published; contact 913-893-6231.

  1. 01
    Contact Community Development at 913-893-6231 to confirm requirements.
  2. 02
    Submit application via online portal or in person at City Hall.
  3. 03
    Pay base permit fee ($50 base fee plus any valuation-based fees).
  4. 04
    Plans reviewed for compliance with adopted codes.
  5. 05
    Permit issued.
  6. 06
    Post permit card at job site.
  7. 07
    Schedule required inspections.
  8. 08
    Final inspection to close permit.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact 913-893-6231.

Source: Community Development Department, City of Edgerton ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Edgerton building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50
02
Permit fee formula
$50 base fee plus additional valuation-based fees. Contact 913-893-6231 for full schedule.

Contact 913-893-6231 for accepted payment methods.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 913-893-6231 (phone)
Inspection hours
City Hall hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Edgerton permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Edgerton, KS?
Required for most projects per Edgerton Code of Regulations for Buildings and Construction. Check 'Do I Need A Building Permit?' guide at edgertonks.org/wp-content/uploads/DoINeedABuildingPermit.pdf.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Edgerton, KS?
Building permit fees in Edgerton, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50. Fees are calculated as: $50 base fee plus additional valuation-based fees. Contact 913-893-6231 for full schedule..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Edgerton, KS?
To apply for a building permit in Edgerton, KS, follow these steps: 1. Contact Community Development at 913-893-6231 to confirm requirements. 2. Submit application via online portal or in person at City Hall. 3. Pay base permit fee ($50 base fee plus any valuation-based fees). 4. Plans reviewed for compliance with adopted codes. 5. Permit issued. 6. Post permit card at job site. 7. Schedule required inspections. 8. Final inspection to close permit.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Edgerton, KS?
Building permit processing times in Edgerton, KS typically run Not published; contact 913-893-6231.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Edgerton, KS?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Edgerton, KS via: 913-893-6231.
last verified April 2026 source Community Development Department, City of Edgerton ↗ entry id permits/kansas/johnson/edgerton

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development Department, City of Edgerton before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.