Westwood Hills, KS — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Westwood Building Codes Division (administers permits for Westwood Hills under intergovernmental service agreement)

Street address

Westwood Hills City Hall -- 2216 W. 49th Street, Westwood Hills, KS 66205. Building permit applications submitted through City of Westwood at 4700 Rainbow Blvd, Westwood, KS 66205.

Phone

913-262-6622

info@westwoodhillsks.gov

Coverage

Westwood Hills is a very small residential city. Building codes and inspection services are contracted to the City of Westwood. Westwood Hills City Hall does not directly issue permits. Permit applications go through westwood.govbuilt.com.

Online portal

GovBuilt

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Building Permits ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Westwood Hills

Same as Westwood. 2024 International Codes apply.

Scope of work

Permit?

Minor repairs not affecting structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems

Exempt

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

Exempt

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

Note: Contact 913-942-2130 (Westwood Building Official) for exemption list.

Required documents

Completed GovBuilt application
Construction documents
Site plan (as applicable)

Building code: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), 2024 International Existing Building Code, 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with local amendments.
Permit validity: Contact 913-942-2130 for current permit validity period.
Owner-builder: Contact 913-942-2130.
Contractor requirements: Johnson County contractor license required; all licenses must be renewed annually via GovBuilt.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Same-day for routine work; contact 913-942-2130.

01

Submit application via westwood.govbuilt.com selecting Westwood Hills as the applicable city.
02

Schedule inspections by calling 913-942-2130 (Westwood Building Official).

Typical processing time: Same-day for routine work; contact 913-942-2130.

Source: City of Westwood Building Codes Division (administers permits for Westwood Hills under intergovernmental service agreement) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Westwood Hills building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Same as Westwood fee schedule.

Contact 913-942-2130 (Westwood Building Official).

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

913-942-2130 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Call with 24 hours notice.
Inspection hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Same as Westwood. Foundation, framing, rough trades, insulation, final.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Westwood Hills permits

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

Same as Westwood. 2024 International Codes apply.

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

Building permit fees in Westwood Hills, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Same as Westwood fee schedule..

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

To apply for a building permit in Westwood Hills, KS, follow these steps: 1. Submit application via westwood.govbuilt.com selecting Westwood Hills as the applicable city. 2. Schedule inspections by calling 913-942-2130 (Westwood Building Official).

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

Building permit processing times in Westwood Hills, KS typically run Same-day for routine work; contact 913-942-2130.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Not all construction work requires a permit in Westwood Hills, KS. The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs not affecting structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems; Painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work. Note: Contact 913-942-2130 (Westwood Building Official) for exemption list. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Westwood Hills, KS via: 913-942-2130. Call with 24 hours notice..

last verified April 2026 source City of Westwood Building Codes Division (administers permits for Westwood Hills under intergovernmental service agreement) ↗ entry id permits/kansas/johnson/westwood-hills

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Westwood Building Codes Division (administers permits for Westwood Hills under intergovernmental service agreement) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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