Mission Hills, KS — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Codes Administration / Planning and Zoning, City of Mission Hills

Street address

6300 State Line Road, Mission Hills, KS 66208

Phone

913-362-9620

Coverage

Covers all work within City of Mission Hills limits. Mission Hills is an exclusive, fully built-out residential community with an Architectural Review Board (ARB) that must approve exterior alterations before a permit is issued. This is an additional step unique to Mission Hills.

Online portal

City Permits and Licenses

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Building Permits ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Mission Hills

City Zoning Regulations require a building permit for most renovation and construction projects.

Note: Contact 913-362-9620 for the full exemption list per Mission Hills code. Note: Even exempt work may require ARB review if it affects the exterior of the property.

Required documents

Completed application
Construction documents
Site plan
ARB approval documentation (for exterior projects)

Building code: 2018 International Building Codes, effective January 1, 2020.
Permit validity: Contact 913-362-9620 for current permit validity period.
Owner-builder: Contact 913-362-9620.
Contractor requirements: Contact 913-362-9620; Johnson County contractor license expected.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published; contact 913-362-9620.

01

Determine if project involves exterior alterations. If so, obtain Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval BEFORE submitting permit application.
02

For interior-only projects: submit permit application directly to city for code compliance review by Codes Inspector, then review by City Planner.
03

Submit application online (link from missionhillsks.gov) or in person.
04

Pay permit fee per fee schedule.
05

Permit issued upon approval.
06

Post permit card at job site.
07

Call 913-362-9620 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule inspections.
08

Each inspection: $75 per inspection.
09

Final inspection to close permit.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact 913-362-9620.

Source: Codes Administration / Planning and Zoning, City of Mission Hills ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Mission Hills building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Fees based on square footage of the project OR the value of the construction project (whichever basis applies). Contact 913-362-9620 for minimum.

Reinspection fee

$75

Online or in-person. See missionhillsks.gov/224/PermitsForms-Payment-Required.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

913-362-9620 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule all codes inspections.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Mission Hills permits

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

City Zoning Regulations require a building permit for most renovation and construction projects.

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

Building permit fees in Mission Hills, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fees based on square footage of the project OR the value of the construction project (whichever basis applies). Contact 913-362-9620 for minimum..

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

To apply for a building permit in Mission Hills, KS, follow these steps: 1. Determine if project involves exterior alterations. If so, obtain Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval BEFORE submitting permit application. 2. For interior-only projects: submit permit application directly to city for code compliance review by Codes Inspector, then review by City Planner. 3. Submit application online (link from missionhillsks.gov) or in person. 4. Pay permit fee per fee schedule. 5. Permit issued upon approval. 6. Post permit card at job site. 7. Call 913-362-9620 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule inspections. 8. Each inspection: $75 per inspection. 9. Final inspection to close permit.

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

Building permit processing times in Mission Hills, KS typically run Not published; contact 913-362-9620.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Mission Hills, KS? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mission Hills, KS via: 913-362-9620. Call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule all codes inspections..

last verified April 2026 source Codes Administration / Planning and Zoning, City of Mission Hills ↗ entry id permits/kansas/johnson/mission-hills

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Codes Administration / Planning and Zoning, City of Mission Hills before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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