Spring Hill, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Incorporated City of Spring Hill

Department

Community Development

Address

401 N. Madison St., P.O. Box 424, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Phone

(913) 592-3664

Email

not clearly published on the reviewed pages

Website

https://www.springhillks.gov/Planning/planning.html

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

Typical processing time: - Spring Hill states plans and forms are inspected within 10 to 14 days of submission.

General Requirements

Spring Hill requires a permit for new building construction and states a building permit is required for projects including remodeling, basement finishing, decks, and accessory/agricultural buildings.

Required Documents

• Application, building plans, plot plan, and any other documents required for the specific permit type.

Permit validity

The reviewed pages did not publish a single general permit expiration rule.

Building code

2006 International Building Codes, 2005 Electric Code, 2016 Spring Hill Zoning Ordinance, and 2011 Spring Hill Single Family Residential Erosion and Sediment Control Standards.

Owner-builder

Thin data on the public pages reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Contractors requesting building, plumbing, electric, or mechanical permits must be licensed with Johnson County Contractor Licensing Program or Miami County Contractor Licensing Program.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Table 1-A starts at $25 for $1.00 to $500.00 valuation.

Plan check fee

Table 1-B sets plan review fees, including $25 for single family and duplex dwellings, $15 for residential additions, $10 for plot plan review, and $40 per hour for additional plan review due to changes or revisions.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based permit fee schedule in Table 1-A.

Reinspection fee

Fee schedule includes a $75 failed-inspection fee for code-enforcement minimum-standard failures and a $30 late fee for nonpayment; the building fee table also includes investigation fees for work started before permit issuance.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Spring Hill states plans and forms are inspected within 10 to 14 days of submission.
• https://www.springhillks.gov/529/New-Residential-Construction
• https://www.springhillks.gov/501/Project-Permits
• https://springhillks.portal.opengov.com/
• When permit required: Spring Hill requires a permit for new building construction and states a building permit is required for projects including remodeling, basement finishing, decks, and accessory/agricultural buildings.
• Occupancy: No one may reside or conduct business in a structure before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
• Formula: Valuation-based permit fee schedule in Table 1-A.
• Spring Hill public pages reviewed did not provide a single consolidated exempt-work list.
• Public pages did say some temporary use items, garage sales, and certain right-of-way routine operations do not require separate permits.
• For building permits, the city still requires permits for many ordinary projects such as decks and accessory buildings.
• Hours: Community Development hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Community Development page: https://www.springhillks.gov/Planning/planning.html
• Project permits: https://www.springhillks.gov/501/Project-Permits
• Right of way permits: https://www.springhillks.gov/713/Right-of-Way-Permits
• Fee schedule: https://www.springhillks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5625/2025-Comprehensive-Fee-Schedule

Inspections

How to Schedule

• The reviewed pages do not state one public inspection scheduling window, but they require permits before work and staff review/inspection through Community Development. (phone)

Inspection hours

Community Development hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Typical inspection sequence: Submit application, plans, and plot plan; staff review; permit issuance; construction; inspections; certificate of occupancy.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2006 International Building Codes, 2005 Electric Code, 2016 Spring Hill Zoning Ordinance, and 2011 Spring Hill Single Family Residential Erosion and Sediment Control Standards.
• License lookup guide: Kansas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Kansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Kansas hub: Kansas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Hill Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Spring Hill, KS?

Spring Hill requires a permit for new building construction and states a building permit is required for projects including remodeling, basement finishing, decks, and accessory/agricultural buildings.

How much does a building permit cost in Spring Hill, KS?

The minimum permit fee is Table 1-A starts at $25 for $1.00 to $500.00 valuation.. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based permit fee schedule in Table 1-A.. Plan check fee: Table 1-B sets plan review fees, including $25 for single family and duplex dwellings, $15 for residential additions, $10 for plot plan review, and $40 per hour for additional plan review due to changes or revisions..

How long does it take to get a building permit in Spring Hill, KS?

Typical processing time is - Spring Hill states plans and forms are inspected within 10 to 14 days of submission..

What work is exempt from building permits in Spring Hill, KS?

The following work is generally exempt: Spring Hill states plans and forms are inspected within 10 to 14 days of submission.; https://www.springhillks.gov/529/New-Residential-Construction; https://www.springhillks.gov/501/Project-Permits; https://springhillks.portal.opengov.com/; When permit required: Spring Hill requires a permit for new building construction and states a building permit is required for projects including remodeling, basement finishing, decks, and accessory/agricultural buildings.; Occupancy: No one may reside or conduct business in a structure before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.; Formula: Valuation-based permit fee schedule in Table 1-A.; Spring Hill public pages reviewed did not provide a single consolidated exempt-work list.; Public pages did say some temporary use items, garage sales, and certain right-of-way routine operations do not require separate permits.; For building permits, the city still requires permits for many ordinary projects such as decks and accessory buildings.; Hours: Community Development hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.; Community Development page: https://www.springhillks.gov/Planning/planning.html; Project permits: https://www.springhillks.gov/501/Project-Permits; Right of way permits: https://www.springhillks.gov/713/Right-of-Way-Permits; Fee schedule: https://www.springhillks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5625/2025-Comprehensive-Fee-Schedule.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Spring Hill, KS?

Inspections can be scheduled via: The reviewed pages do not state one public inspection scheduling window, but they require permits before work and staff review/inspection through Community Development..

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