Leawood, KS — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Codes Administration Division, City of Leawood

Street address

4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS 66211

Phone

913-663-9165

codeservices@leawood.org

Coverage

Covers all work within City of Leawood limits. Leawood is an affluent residential community in eastern Johnson County.

Online portal

Access Leawood

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Licenses and Permits ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Leawood

Required for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, and all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas work. Permit types include new SFR, residential additions/remodels, new commercial buildings, tenant finishes/commercial remodels, decks, pools and hot tubs, fences, re-roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and elevator permits.

Scope of work

Permit?

Minor repairs that do not affect structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems

Exempt

Painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work

Exempt

Exempt Minor repairs that do not affect structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems
Exempt Painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work

Note: Contact 913-663-9165 for the complete current exemption list per Leawood Municipal Code.

Required documents

Completed application
Site plan
Construction drawings

Building code: Not specified explicitly in available sources; Leawood adopted code amendments consolidated via Resolution No. 6456 (Dec. 15, 2025). Contact 913-663-9165 for current code edition adopted.
Permit validity: Check current Leawood ordinance; contact 913-663-9165 for exact period.
Owner-builder: Contact 913-663-9165.
Contractor requirements: All contractors must hold a Johnson County contractor license.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published; contact 913-663-9165.

01

Review permit requirements at leawood.org/160/Code-Services-Building-Permits.
02

Create or log in to Access Leawood account.
03

Submit residential or commercial building permit application with all required documents.
04

Pay plan review fee at submittal.
05

Codes Administration reviews plans for compliance with adopted building codes.
06

Permit issued upon approval.
07

Post permit card at job site.
08

Schedule inspections via Access Leawood or by calling 913-663-9165.
09

Obtain final inspection.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact 913-663-9165.

Source: Codes Administration Division, City of Leawood ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective December 15, 2025

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Included in fee schedule; contact 913-663-9165.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based. Fees based on the value of the work to be performed.

Online via Access Leawood; in-person at City Hall.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective December 15, 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Access Leawood (online)
913-663-9165 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday during normal business hours

Typical sequence: Footing, foundation, framing, rough trades, insulation, final. Sequence varies by project type.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Leawood permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Leawood, KS? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Leawood, KS? ▸

Building permit fees in Leawood, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based. Fees based on the value of the work to be performed.. Plan check fee: Included in fee schedule; contact 913-663-9165..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Leawood, KS? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Leawood, KS, follow these steps: 1. Review permit requirements at leawood.org/160/Code-Services-Building-Permits. 2. Create or log in to Access Leawood account. 3. Submit residential or commercial building permit application with all required documents. 4. Pay plan review fee at submittal. 5. Codes Administration reviews plans for compliance with adopted building codes. 6. Permit issued upon approval. 7. Post permit card at job site. 8. Schedule inspections via Access Leawood or by calling 913-663-9165. 9. Obtain final inspection.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Leawood, KS? ▸

Building permit processing times in Leawood, KS typically run Not published; contact 913-663-9165.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Leawood, KS? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Leawood, KS. The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs that do not affect structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems; Painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work. Note: Contact 913-663-9165 for the complete current exemption list per Leawood Municipal Code. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Leawood, KS? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Leawood, KS via: Access Leawood, 913-663-9165.

last verified April 2026 source Codes Administration Division, City of Leawood ↗ entry id permits/kansas/johnson/leawood

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Codes Administration Division, City of Leawood before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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