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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Council Grove
City publishes permit categories, but the city does not publish full trigger language on the pages reviewed
City publishes a Forms and Permits page with Building Permit, Electrical Permit, Plumbing Permit, Mechanical Permit, and Demolition Permit applications
City Inspector is listed as James Masters, and City Hall staff handle permit-related contact by phone
When permit required: City publishes permit categories, but the city does not publish full trigger language on the pages reviewed
Formula: Not published
Not published on the public pages reviewed
Forms and permits: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/formsandpermits
City inspector: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/inspectors
Zoning: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/zoning-plan
City hall/contact: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/contact-us
- Exempt City publishes a Forms and Permits page with Building Permit, Electrical Permit, Plumbing Permit, Mechanical Permit, and Demolition Permit applications
- Exempt City Inspector is listed as James Masters, and City Hall staff handle permit-related contact by phone
- Exempt When permit required: City publishes permit categories, but the city does not publish full trigger language on the pages reviewed
- Exempt Formula: Not published
- Exempt Not published on the public pages reviewed
- Exempt Forms and permits: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/formsandpermits
- Exempt City inspector: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/inspectors
- Exempt Zoning: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/zoning-plan
- Exempt City hall/contact: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/contact-us
Required documents
- Residential Plan Requirement Checklist, Planning & Zoning Submittal Requirements, and related permit forms are listed
- Building code
- Not clearly stated on the public pages reviewed
- Permit validity
- Not published
- Owner-builder
- Not published
- Contractor requirements
- A Contractors Renewal form and 2025 Contractors List are published, which suggests contractor oversight, but the city pages reviewed do not state a licensing rule in plain language
§ 03
Fee schedule
Council Grove building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not published
02
Plan check fee
Not published
03
Permit fee formula
Not published
04
Reinspection fee
Not published
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Not published (phone)
- Inspection hours
- City Hall hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday
Typical sequence: City Inspector and City Hall are the public contact points; formal inspection sequence is not published
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Council Grove permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Council Grove, KS? ▸
City publishes permit categories, but the city does not publish full trigger language on the pages reviewed
02 How much does a building permit cost in Council Grove, KS? ▸
Building permit fees in Council Grove, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not published. Fees are calculated as: Not published. Plan check fee: Not published.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Council Grove, KS? ▸
Building permit processing times in Council Grove, KS typically run Not published. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Council Grove, KS? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Council Grove, KS. The following work is generally exempt: City publishes a Forms and Permits page with Building Permit, Electrical Permit, Plumbing Permit, Mechanical Permit, and Demolition Permit applications; City Inspector is listed as James Masters, and City Hall staff handle permit-related contact by phone; When permit required: City publishes permit categories, but the city does not publish full trigger language on the pages reviewed; Formula: Not published; Not published on the public pages reviewed; Forms and permits: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/formsandpermits; City inspector: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/inspectors; Zoning: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/zoning-plan; City hall/contact: https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/contact-us. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Council Grove, KS? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Council Grove, KS via: Not published.
last verified April 2026
source City Inspector / City Clerk, City of Council Grove ↗
entry id permits/kansas/morris/2-council-grove
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Inspector / City Clerk, City of Council Grove before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.