City of Shawnee

Required for all new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, and all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas work.

• Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair not affecting structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems
• Exempt Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
• Exempt Replacement of equivalent fixtures without system modification

Note: Contact 913-742-6010 or review Shawnee Municipal Code for complete exemption list.

Building code

2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). Adopted effective July 1, 2019.

Permit validity

Permit expires if no inspection is obtained within any 180-day period after issuance. Every building permit expires two years from date of issuance.

Owner-builder

Homeowners may perform work on their primary residence; contact 913-742-6010 for owner-builder affidavit requirements.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must be licensed through the Johnson County Contractor Licensing Program.

1. 01
   Visit citizenserve.com/shawnee or City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive.
2. 02
   Create CitizenServe account or log in.
3. 03
   Select permit type: building, floodplain, land disturbance, public improvement, sign, or other.
4. 04
   Complete application with project details, contractor license numbers, and required documents.
5. 05
   Submit application and pay non-refundable filing fee based on project value.
6. 06
   Plans reviewed for compliance with 2018 International Codes.
7. 07
   Permit issued upon approval.
8. 08
   Post permit at job site and begin work.
9. 09
   Schedule required inspections via CitizenServe or by calling 913-742-6010.
10. 10
    Obtain final inspection to close permit.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact 913-742-6010.

Source: Building Codes Division, Community Development Department, City of Shawnee ↗

Online via CitizenServe; in-person at City Hall. Non-refundable filing fee due at application.

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

• CitizenServe (online)
• 913-742-6010 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Footing/foundation, framing, rough trades (electrical, plumbing, mechanical), insulation, final. Sequence varies by project type. Both the permit holder and property owner bear legal obligation to obtain required inspections. Permit expires if no inspection within 180 days.