Centralia, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City limits of Centralia

Department

City of Centralia City Hall / City building official

Address

517 Fourth Street, Centralia, Kansas 66415

Phone

785-857-3764

Email

centcity@bluevalley.net

Website

https://cityofcentraliaks.org/Our-Town/Community-Info-Services

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Step 1: complete the building permit application form
2. Step 2: bring the completed permit to City Hall
3. Step 3: City Council approval is required before a project can start
4. Step 4: if the lot is in a floodplain, state permit is required before the city form
5. Step 5: approved permit copy is mailed to the resident

Typical processing time: not published

Source: City of Centralia City Hall / City building official

General Requirements

before any project can be started within Centralia city limits

Required Documents

• application form, property owner name, building address, purpose/class of occupancy, zoning/flood zone status, location sketch/plot plan, dimensions, estimated cost, contractor name/address/license number, permit fee

Building code

city code sets setbacks and references building code setbacks in the form; a specific statewide code adoption statement was not located in the reviewed pages

Owner-builder

not clearly published beyond owner or agent signature on the form

Contractor requirements

application asks for general contractor or agent name, address, license number, and telephone

Fees

Minimum permit fee

not published in the reviewed sources

Plan check fee

not published

Permit fee formula

permit form references an attached fee schedule, but the fee schedule was not separately located

Reinspection fee

not published

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• When permit required: before any project can be started within Centralia city limits
• Validity or expiration: any permit issued is valid for no more than six months unless otherwise arranged with city building officials
• Formula: permit form references an attached fee schedule, but the fee schedule was not separately located
• Reinspection or penalty fees: not published
• Not publicly enumerated in the reviewed sources.
• Windows or hours: not published
• Building permit form PDF: https://cityofcentraliaks.org/Portals/centralia/documents/Building%20Permit%20Form.pdf
• City services page: https://cityofcentraliaks.org/Our-Town/Community-Info-Services
• Nuisance complaint portal: https://us.cloudpermit.com/gov/map/US-KS12425

Inspections

How to Schedule

• not published (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: not published

Additional Resources

• Building code: city code sets setbacks and references building code setbacks in the form; a specific statewide code adoption statement was not located in the reviewed pages
• License lookup guide: Kansas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Kansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Kansas hub: Kansas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Centralia Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Centralia, KS?

before any project can be started within Centralia city limits

How much does a building permit cost in Centralia, KS?

The minimum permit fee is not published in the reviewed sources. Fees are calculated as: permit form references an attached fee schedule, but the fee schedule was not separately located. Plan check fee: not published.

How do I apply for a building permit in Centralia, KS?

1. Step 1: complete the building permit application form 2. Step 2: bring the completed permit to City Hall 3. Step 3: City Council approval is required before a project can start 4. Step 4: if the lot is in a floodplain, state permit is required before the city form 5. Step 5: approved permit copy is mailed to the resident

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

Typical processing time is not published.

What work is exempt from building permits in Centralia, KS?

The following work is generally exempt: When permit required: before any project can be started within Centralia city limits; Validity or expiration: any permit issued is valid for no more than six months unless otherwise arranged with city building officials; Formula: permit form references an attached fee schedule, but the fee schedule was not separately located; Reinspection or penalty fees: not published; Not publicly enumerated in the reviewed sources.; Windows or hours: not published; Building permit form PDF: https://cityofcentraliaks.org/Portals/centralia/documents/Building%20Permit%20Form.pdf; City services page: https://cityofcentraliaks.org/Our-Town/Community-Info-Services; Nuisance complaint portal: https://us.cloudpermit.com/gov/map/US-KS12425.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Centralia, KS?

Inspections can be scheduled via: not published.

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