Lyon County, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Department

Application Process

Typical processing time: ** Contact Planning and Zoning for current timelines (620-341-3471)

Source:

General Requirements

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• **Department Name:** Lyon County Planning and Zoning Department
• **Website:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/197/Planning-Zoning
• **Address:** 430 Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66801
• **Phone:** (620) 341-3471 (Planning and Zoning) / (620) 341-4380 (Main County Office)
• **Email:** permits@lyoncounty.org
• **Jurisdiction Scope:** Unincorporated areas of Lyon County (outside city limits)
• **Portal URL:** https://permitting.schneidergis.com/jurisdiction/d79358b5-c339-4156-a05f-480cde2c122f
• **Platform:** SchneiderGIS GeoPermits
• **Account Required:** Yes - username and password required
• **Submission Method:** Online through GeoPermits portal
• **Steps:**
• **Processing Time:** Contact Planning and Zoning for current timelines (620-341-3471)
• **Source URL:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/255/Forms-Permits
• **When Permit Required:** Building permits required for construction in unincorporated areas
• **Documents Needed:** Site plan, construction plans, property description
• **Validity/Expiration:** Contact office for specific permit timelines
• **Owner-Builder Rules:** Contact Planning and Zoning for owner-builder provisions
• **Contractor Requirements:** Varies by project type
• **Building Code Adopted:** Contact office for adopted code versions
• **Fee Schedule URL:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/197/Planning-Zoning (Schedule of Fees PDF)
• **Minimum Fee:** Contact office for current fee schedule
• **Formula:** Fee schedule available on website
• **Plan Check Fee:** Included in fee schedule
• **Reinspection/Penalty Fees:** Contact office for details
• Minor activities such as putting in a mailbox post (per FEMA guidelines)
• Re-roofing (structures in flood areas - roof is generally above flood waters)
• Agricultural pole barns (may only need local permit - contact office)
• **Scheduling Methods:** Contact Planning and Zoning at 620-341-3471
• **Windows/Hours:** Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• **Sequence:** Contact office for inspection sequence
• **Reinspection Notes:** Contact office for reinspection policies
• **Zoning URL:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/197/Planning-Zoning
• **Zoning Map:** Available on Planning and Zoning page
• **Floodplain Management:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/244/Floodplain-Management
• **Example Permit Documents:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/253/Example-Permit-Documents

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

• License lookup guide: Kansas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Kansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Kansas hub: Kansas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Lyon County Building Permit FAQ

How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Lyon County, KS?

Typical processing time is ** Contact Planning and Zoning for current timelines (620-341-3471).

What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Lyon County, KS?

The following work is generally exempt: **Department Name:** Lyon County Planning and Zoning Department; **Website:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/197/Planning-Zoning; **Address:** 430 Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66801; **Phone:** (620) 341-3471 (Planning and Zoning) / (620) 341-4380 (Main County Office); **Email:** permits@lyoncounty.org; **Jurisdiction Scope:** Unincorporated areas of Lyon County (outside city limits); **Portal URL:** https://permitting.schneidergis.com/jurisdiction/d79358b5-c339-4156-a05f-480cde2c122f; **Platform:** SchneiderGIS GeoPermits; **Account Required:** Yes - username and password required; **Submission Method:** Online through GeoPermits portal; **Steps:**; **Processing Time:** Contact Planning and Zoning for current timelines (620-341-3471); **Source URL:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/255/Forms-Permits; **When Permit Required:** Building permits required for construction in unincorporated areas; **Documents Needed:** Site plan, construction plans, property description; **Validity/Expiration:** Contact office for specific permit timelines; **Owner-Builder Rules:** Contact Planning and Zoning for owner-builder provisions; **Contractor Requirements:** Varies by project type; **Building Code Adopted:** Contact office for adopted code versions; **Fee Schedule URL:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/197/Planning-Zoning (Schedule of Fees PDF); **Minimum Fee:** Contact office for current fee schedule; **Formula:** Fee schedule available on website; **Plan Check Fee:** Included in fee schedule; **Reinspection/Penalty Fees:** Contact office for details; Minor activities such as putting in a mailbox post (per FEMA guidelines); Re-roofing (structures in flood areas - roof is generally above flood waters); Agricultural pole barns (may only need local permit - contact office); **Scheduling Methods:** Contact Planning and Zoning at 620-341-3471; **Windows/Hours:** Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; **Sequence:** Contact office for inspection sequence; **Reinspection Notes:** Contact office for reinspection policies; **Zoning URL:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/197/Planning-Zoning; **Zoning Map:** Available on Planning and Zoning page; **Floodplain Management:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/244/Floodplain-Management; **Example Permit Documents:** https://www.lyoncountyks.gov/253/Example-Permit-Documents.