City Building Permits
Gardner, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Gardner, Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers all work within City of Gardner limits. Gardner is a growing community in southwestern Johnson County near the Miami County border; also intersects with Spring Hill's growth corridor.
- Department
- Building and Inspections Division, Community Development Department, City of Gardner
- Address
- 120 E. Main Street, Gardner, KS 66030
- Phone
- 913-856-0913
Application Process
- Review requirements at gardnerkansas.gov/government/departments-and-divisions/building-and-inspections.
- Complete Building Permit Application.
- If homeowner performing work, also complete Statement of Homeowner Installation.
- Email completed application and documents to buildingpermits@gardnerkansas.gov or bring in person to City Hall.
- Pay permit fee as established by Governing Body resolution.
- Plans reviewed for compliance with adopted codes.
- Permit issued.
- Post permit card at job site.
- Request inspections by calling the Building Inspection Hotline at 913-856-0989.
- City inspector verifies work against approved plans and current codes.
- Final inspection to close permit.
Typical processing time: Not published; contact 913-856-0913.
Source: Building and Inspections Division, Community Development Department, City of Gardner
General Requirements
Required for all building permits. All building permit applications must include a completed Building Permit Application.
Required Documents
- Completed Building Permit Application
- Statement of Homeowner Installation (if owner-builder)
- Construction drawings
- Site/plot plan
- Permit validity
- Contact 913-856-0913 for current validity period.
- Building code
- Codes adopted by Ordinance No. 2674, effective November 1, 2020. Specific code editions not available online but can be viewed at the Community Development office at City Hall (120 E. Main Street). Contact 913-856-0913 for the current edition.
- Owner-builder
- Homeowners may work on their own home. A Statement of Homeowner Installation must be submitted with the application.
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors hired by the homeowner must hold a Johnson County contractor license. Exception: fence and irrigation contractors are exempt from county license requirement.
Fees
- Payment note
- Contact 913-856-0913 for payment methods accepted.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building and Inspections Division, Community Development Department, City of Gardner to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Building Inspection Hotline 913-856-0989 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Inspectors verify work against approved plans and current building codes and local ordinances. Contact 913-856-0913 for full sequence.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Codes adopted by Ordinance No. 2674, effective November 1, 2020. Specific code editions not available online but can be viewed at the Community Development office at City Hall (120 E. Main Street). Contact 913-856-0913 for the current edition.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building Permits and Guides
- Building Resources and Guides
- Licenses and Permits
- Gardner Municipal Code
- 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 Building and Inspections Division, Community Development Department, City of Gardner before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gardner Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Gardner, KS?
- Required for all building permits. All building permit applications must include a completed Building Permit Application.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Gardner, KS?
- 1. Review requirements at gardnerkansas.gov/government/departments-and-divisions/building-and-inspections. 2. Complete Building Permit Application. 3. If homeowner performing work, also complete Statement of Homeowner Installation. 4. Email completed application and documents to buildingpermits@gardnerkansas.gov or bring in person to City Hall. 5. Pay permit fee as established by Governing Body resolution. 6. Plans reviewed for compliance with adopted codes. 7. Permit issued. 8. Post permit card at job site. 9. Request inspections by calling the Building Inspection Hotline at 913-856-0989. 10. City inspector verifies work against approved plans and current codes. 11. Final inspection to close permit.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Gardner, KS?
- Typical processing time is Not published; contact 913-856-0913..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Gardner, KS?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Building Inspection Hotline 913-856-0989.
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