City Building Permits

Beloit, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Beloit, Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Kansas Mitchell County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City limits of Beloit.

Department
City of Beloit, Building and Zoning / Building Inspector functions.
Address
119 North Hersey Avenue, P.O. Box 567, Beloit, Kansas 67420
Phone
785-738-3553
Website
[City of Beloit](https://www.beloitks.org/)

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: Paper/PDF forms posted on the city site. • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Typical processing time: Not published in the form. The city form states no permit will be issued without required drawings and plans.

Source: City of Beloit, Building and Zoning / Building Inspector functions.

General Requirements

Prior to construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or change of occupancy of any building or structure.

Required Documents

  • Site plan, construction drawings and plans, project description, contractor identification if known, cost estimate.
Permit validity
Permits expire after 6 months if construction has not begun or the project languishes for 6 months or longer.
Building code
The published form references the Uniform Building Code, Section 108.2.
Owner-builder
Application forms are completed by the property owner or designated agent/contractor.
Contractor requirements
Contractor information is requested; the form lists separate trades if known.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25.00
Plan check fee
Not separately published on the form reviewed.
Permit fee formula
0.25 percent of estimated project cost, with a $25.00 minimum
Reinspection fee
Not separately published on the form reviewed.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Steps from start to issued permit:
  • When permit required: Prior to construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or change of occupancy of any building or structure.
  • Formula: 0.25 percent of estimated project cost, with a $25.00 minimum
  • No public exemption list was found in the sources reviewed.
  • City forms source: [Residential Zoning and Building Permit form](https://beloitks.org/api/blob/viewBlob?i=M3R818EG%2FRXuH22nniFkRpaktrZd%252BcSq8tL8Xt%252BMg8oBGY%252Bu3IVqevo1xwHV8F2V&rf=t)
  • Building inspector contact is embedded in the form.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Call 785-738-3553 or 785-7419 for inspection before concealing work or moving to the next stage. (phone)
Inspection hours
Daytime hours for site access are referenced for the Building and Zoning Official.

Typical inspection sequence: Site/zoning, plumbing ground run, sewer service, water service, fence, footing, foundation, floor, wall construction, roof/ceiling, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, final, building safety.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Beloit, Building and Zoning / Building Inspector functions. before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Beloit Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Beloit, KS?
Prior to construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or change of occupancy of any building or structure.
How much does a building permit cost in Beloit, KS?
The minimum permit fee is $25.00. Fees are calculated as: 0.25 percent of estimated project cost, with a $25.00 minimum. Plan check fee: Not separately published on the form reviewed..
How long does it take to get a building permit in Beloit, KS?
Typical processing time is Not published in the form. The city form states no permit will be issued without required drawings and plans..
What work is exempt from building permits in Beloit, KS?
The following work is generally exempt: Steps from start to issued permit:; When permit required: Prior to construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or change of occupancy of any building or structure.; Formula: 0.25 percent of estimated project cost, with a $25.00 minimum; No public exemption list was found in the sources reviewed.; City forms source: [Residential Zoning and Building Permit form](https://beloitks.org/api/blob/viewBlob?i=M3R818EG%2FRXuH22nniFkRpaktrZd%252BcSq8tL8Xt%252BMg8oBGY%252Bu3IVqevo1xwHV8F2V&rf=t); Building inspector contact is embedded in the form..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Beloit, KS?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Call 785-738-3553 or 785-7419 for inspection before concealing work or moving to the next stage..

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