City of Basehor

Permits required to erect or enlarge any building or structure within city limits. A permit must be obtained from the city clerk after approval by the chief building official before work begins.

Note: Not explicitly listed on the city website; contact the Building and Safety Department to confirm whether a specific project type requires a permit

Building code

2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments; 2018 International Existing Building Code; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Electrical, plumbing, gas-fitting, and mechanical codes also adopted.

Owner-builder

Not explicitly stated; contact department

Contractor requirements

All contractors and subcontractors must be licensed through the Johnson County Contractors Licensing Program. All persons operating a business in city limits must also obtain a City of Basehor business license.

Source: Building and Safety Department ↗

1. 01
   Download the New Construction Building Permit or Miscellaneous Permit Application from the city website at https://www.cityofbasehor.org/312/Applications-Handouts.
2. 02
   For commercial projects: prepare three complete plan sets containing site plans, stormwater information, and complete building details.
3. 03
   For residential new construction: plans must be prepared by a licensed design professional (architect or engineer).
4. 04
   Verify that all contractors and subcontractors hold current Johnson County contractor licenses (proof required before work begins).
5. 05
   Submit application in person or by contacting the department at 913-724-1370.
6. 06
   Commercial plan review: approximately 5-10 business days; comments distributed through the Building and Safety Department.
7. 07
   Pay permit fees (fees vary with square footage and construction value; contact department for estimate at 913-724-1370 or djacobson@cityofbasehor.org).
8. 08
   Obtain business license for any contractor operating in city limits.
9. 09
   Post permit and schedule inspections as work progresses.

Typical processing time: Commercial plan review approximately 5-10 business days; residential timeline not specified

Source: Building and Safety Department ↗

Contact department; payment method not specified on website

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

• 913-724-1370 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Typical sequence: Inspection Guidelines for Residential Construction document available from the city's Applications and Handouts page (https://www.cityofbasehor.org/312/Applications-Handouts); specific sequence not summarized on public web pages