City Building Permits
Lansing, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Lansing, Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Kansas Leavenworth County Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
Covers construction within the City of Lansing corporate limits only.
- Department
- Community and Economic Development Department
- Address
- 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043
- Phone
- 913-727-2400
Online Permit Portal
Platform: GovWell • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Visit https://permits.lansingks.org (GovWell portal) to start an application.
- Prepare required documents: site plan, declaration of construction value, and complete project plans. Small projects (such as water heater replacements) may not require full plan sets.
- Submit application through the GovWell portal online.
- Plans are routed internally to the Fire Department and other city departments for review.
- Commercial permits for apartment buildings of three or more units, or any structure deemed commercial, are sent to a third-party review firm.
- Receive plan review comments after 2-3 weeks for initial residential review; commercial reviews may take longer.
- Address any plan review comments and resubmit if required.
- Pay permit fees upon approval.
- Post permit on site and schedule required inspections with at least 24 hours notice. Requests made after 3:00 PM are scheduled for the second business day.
- Complete all required inspections through final inspection.
Typical processing time: 2-3 weeks for initial residential plan review
General Requirements
New construction, major improvements, additions, fences, accessory buildings, pools, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical work, pergolas, decks, roofs, and siding/windows/doors all require permits.
Required Documents
- Site plan
- Declaration of construction value
- Project plans (scaled drawings for most projects)
- Building code
- FAQ references 2006 International Building Code, 2002 National Electric Code, and 2006 Uniform Fire Code with 25 lb snow load and 80 mph wind load specifications. Ordinance No. 1143 amended building code provisions; Ordinance No. 1121 amended service charges and fees (2024-2025). The city may have updated codes via ordinance; confirm current adopted edition with the department as FAQ content may be outdated.
- Owner-builder
- Not explicitly stated; homeowners likely may pull their own permits; contact department to confirm
- Contractor requirements
- All persons performing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work must be properly licensed by the City of Lansing. License applications through GovWell at https://app.govwell.com/lansing.
Fees
- Reinspection fee
- Investigation fee for work started without a permit: $200. Stop work order: $250. Show cause letter: $80.
- Payment note
- Not explicitly stated; contact department
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Accessory structures under 10 feet in height AND smaller than 120 square feet (storage sheds, playhouses, and similar)
- Deck or fence replacements where no more than 25% of the deck or fence is replaced (new decks and fences require a permit)
- Alarm system installation (no permit from building department; notify Sheriff's office only)
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 913-727-2400 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests submitted after 3:00 PM are scheduled for the second business day.
- Inspection hours
- Contact department during business hours
Typical inspection sequence: Required inspections include footings, pier holes, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and project completion (final).
Additional Resources
- Building code: FAQ references 2006 International Building Code, 2002 National Electric Code, and 2006 Uniform Fire Code with 25 lb snow load and 80 mph wind load specifications. Ordinance No. 1143 amended building code provisions; Ordinance No. 1121 amended service charges and fees (2024-2025). The city may have updated codes via ordinance; confirm current adopted edition with the department as FAQ content may be outdated.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- City Ordinances
- License lookup guide: Kansas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Kansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Kansas hub: Kansas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community and Economic Development Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lansing Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Lansing, KS?
- New construction, major improvements, additions, fences, accessory buildings, pools, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical work, pergolas, decks, roofs, and siding/windows/doors all require permits.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Lansing, KS?
- 1. Visit https://permits.lansingks.org (GovWell portal) to start an application. 2. Prepare required documents: site plan, declaration of construction value, and complete project plans. Small projects (such as water heater replacements) may not require full plan sets. 3. Submit application through the GovWell portal online. 4. Plans are routed internally to the Fire Department and other city departments for review. 5. Commercial permits for apartment buildings of three or more units, or any structure deemed commercial, are sent to a third-party review firm. 6. Receive plan review comments after 2-3 weeks for initial residential review; commercial reviews may take longer. 7. Address any plan review comments and resubmit if required. 8. Pay permit fees upon approval. 9. Post permit on site and schedule required inspections with at least 24 hours notice. Requests made after 3:00 PM are scheduled for the second business day. 10. Complete all required inspections through final inspection.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Lansing, KS?
- Typical processing time is 2-3 weeks for initial residential plan review.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Lansing, KS?
- The following work is generally exempt: Accessory structures under 10 feet in height AND smaller than 120 square feet (storage sheds, playhouses, and similar); Deck or fence replacements where no more than 25% of the deck or fence is replaced (new decks and fences require a permit); Alarm system installation (no permit from building department; notify Sheriff's office only).
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Lansing, KS?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 913-727-2400. Requests submitted after 3:00 PM are scheduled for the second business day..
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