Mission, KS — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development Department, City of Mission

Street address

6090 Woodson Street, Mission, KS 66202

Phone

913-676-8360

kcapello@missionks.org

Coverage

Covers all work within City of Mission limits. Mission is a compact, fully built-out city in northern Johnson County along the Johnson/Wyandotte border.

Online portal

GovBuilt

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Building Permits and Codes ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Mission

Required for most renovation or construction work including alterations to electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems. Exceptions include minor non-structural exterior repairs, interior finish work, and flat work such as sidewalks and driveways.

Scope of work

Permit?

Minor non-structural exterior repairs

Exempt

Interior finish work (painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops)

Exempt

Flat work such as sidewalks and driveways (may still require grading/land disturbance permit)

Exempt

Exempt Minor non-structural exterior repairs
Exempt Interior finish work (painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops)
Exempt Flat work such as sidewalks and driveways (may still require grading/land disturbance permit)

Note: Contact 913-676-8360 for the complete exemption list per Mission Municipal Code.

Required documents

Completed application per forms provided by Building Official
Construction documents
Site plan

Building code: 2018 International Codes (IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IFC, IECC) and 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) with City of Mission amendments.
Permit validity: Contact 913-676-8360.
Owner-builder: Contact 913-676-8360.
Contractor requirements: All contractors performing work in Mission must be licensed with the Johnson County Contractor Licensing Program.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published; contact 913-676-8360.

01

Review requirements at missionks.org building permits page.
02

Create or log in to GovBuilt account.
03

Submit building permit application with construction documents and site plan.
04

Pay applicable fees.
05

Building Official performs plan review (commercial and residential).
06

Permit issued upon approval.
07

Post permit card at job site.
08

Submit inspection request via GovBuilt at least 48 hours in advance, or call 913-676-8360.
09

Building Inspector Devon Bryant conducts inspections.
10

Final inspection to close permit.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact 913-676-8360.

Source: Community Development Department, City of Mission ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective April 16, 2025

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Included in fee schedule; contact 913-676-8360.

Permit fee formula

Fees set per City Council-adopted schedule. Contact 913-676-8360 for current rate table.

Contact 913-676-8360 or visit City Hall at 6090 Woodson St.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective April 16, 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

GovBuilt portal (online)
913-676-8360 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Minimum 48 hours advance notice required.

Typical sequence: Foundation, framing, rough trades, insulation, final. Sequence varies by project.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Mission permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Mission, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fees set per City Council-adopted schedule. Contact 913-676-8360 for current rate table.. Plan check fee: Included in fee schedule; contact 913-676-8360..

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

To apply for a building permit in Mission, KS, follow these steps: 1. Review requirements at missionks.org building permits page. 2. Create or log in to GovBuilt account. 3. Submit building permit application with construction documents and site plan. 4. Pay applicable fees. 5. Building Official performs plan review (commercial and residential). 6. Permit issued upon approval. 7. Post permit card at job site. 8. Submit inspection request via GovBuilt at least 48 hours in advance, or call 913-676-8360. 9. Building Inspector Devon Bryant conducts inspections. 10. Final inspection to close permit.

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

Building permit processing times in Mission, KS typically run Not published; contact 913-676-8360.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Not all construction work requires a permit in Mission, KS. The following work is generally exempt: Minor non-structural exterior repairs; Interior finish work (painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops); Flat work such as sidewalks and driveways (may still require grading/land disturbance permit). Note: Contact 913-676-8360 for the complete exemption list per Mission Municipal Code. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mission, KS via: GovBuilt portal, 913-676-8360. Minimum 48 hours advance notice required..

last verified April 2026 source Community Development Department, City of Mission ↗ entry id permits/kansas/johnson/mission

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

City of Mission

Other jurisdictions in Johnson County.