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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Lenexa
Required for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs to structural elements, and installation or modification of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas systems.
Detached accessory buildings/structures 120 sq. ft. or less (still subject to setback requirements)
Ordinary maintenance and repair
Painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
- Exempt Detached accessory buildings/structures 120 sq. ft. or less (still subject to setback requirements)
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair
- Exempt Painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
Note: Contact 913-477-7725 for the complete current exemption list per Lenexa code.
Required documents
- Completed application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Building code
- 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Lenexa local amendments.
- Permit validity
- Permit expires if no qualifying inspection performed within 180 days of issuance; a qualifying approved inspection extends the permit for another 180 days.
- Owner-builder
- Contact 913-477-7725 for owner-builder requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must hold a Johnson County contractor license.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not published as a fixed turnaround; contact 913-477-7725.
- 01 Review permit requirements at lenexa.com/Business-Development/Design-Construction/Building-Codes.
- 02 Create or log in to Accela Citizen Access account.
- 03 Submit residential or commercial building permit application online, or use paper form.
- 04 Upload required construction documents and site plans.
- 05 Pay plan review fee at submittal (residential: 20% of permit fee with $25 minimum; commercial: 40% of permit fee with $30 minimum).
- 06 Building Codes staff reviews plans for code compliance.
- 07 Permit issued; pay permit fee balance.
- 08 Post permit card at job site.
- 09 Request inspections through Accela portal or by calling 913-477-7725.
- 10 Pass final inspection before occupancy.
Typical processing time: Not published as a fixed turnaround; contact 913-477-7725.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective April 17, 2025
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Residential: 20% of permit fee with $25 minimum. Commercial: 40% of permit fee with $30 minimum.
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based using ICC Building Valuation Data tables with Lenexa adjustment factor. Permit fee calculated from BVD-derived project value.
Online via Accela; in-person at City Hall.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective April 17, 2025) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Accela Citizen Access (online)
- 913-477-7725 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday during normal business hours
Typical sequence: Foundation/footing, foundation wall (before concrete pour), framing, rough trades, window/weather barrier, insulation, final. Foundation wall inspection verifies reinforcing steel, wall forms, heights, and openings before concrete placement.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Lenexa permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Lenexa, KS? ▸
Required for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs to structural elements, and installation or modification of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas systems.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Lenexa, KS? ▸
Building permit fees in Lenexa, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based using ICC Building Valuation Data tables with Lenexa adjustment factor. Permit fee calculated from BVD-derived project value.. Plan check fee: Residential: 20% of permit fee with $25 minimum. Commercial: 40% of permit fee with $30 minimum..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Lenexa, KS? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Lenexa, KS, follow these steps: 1. Review permit requirements at lenexa.com/Business-Development/Design-Construction/Building-Codes. 2. Create or log in to Accela Citizen Access account. 3. Submit residential or commercial building permit application online, or use paper form. 4. Upload required construction documents and site plans. 5. Pay plan review fee at submittal (residential: 20% of permit fee with $25 minimum; commercial: 40% of permit fee with $30 minimum). 6. Building Codes staff reviews plans for code compliance. 7. Permit issued; pay permit fee balance. 8. Post permit card at job site. 9. Request inspections through Accela portal or by calling 913-477-7725. 10. Pass final inspection before occupancy.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Lenexa, KS? ▸
Building permit processing times in Lenexa, KS typically run Not published as a fixed turnaround; contact 913-477-7725.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Lenexa, KS? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Lenexa, KS. The following work is generally exempt: Detached accessory buildings/structures 120 sq. ft. or less (still subject to setback requirements); Ordinary maintenance and repair; Painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work. Note: Contact 913-477-7725 for the complete current exemption list per Lenexa code. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lenexa, KS? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Lenexa, KS via: Accela Citizen Access, 913-477-7725.
last verified April 2026
source Building Codes Division, City of Lenexa ↗
entry id permits/kansas/johnson/lenexa
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Codes Division, City of Lenexa before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.