Chanute, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City of Chanute corporate limits

Department

Community Services, Building Codes, Licenses and Permits

Address

Chanute Memorial Building, 101 S Lincoln Ave, Chanute, KS 66720

Phone

620-431-5200

Website

https://www.chanute.org/108/Community-Services

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted.

Source: Community Services, Building Codes, Licenses and Permits

General Requirements

Chanute publishes a building permit application form and building code program for work inside city limits.

Required Documents

• The public site confirms a building permit application form exists, but the form contents were not fully extracted from the PDF in this pass.

Permit validity

Not published in the pages reviewed.

Building code

City building codes are in Title 16; Chanute states the International Building Code 2006 is adopted.

Owner-builder

Not published in the pages reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Chanute maintains licensed contractor rules and trade licenses.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Building permit fee is $10 minimum

Plan check fee

Not separately published in the fee schedule reviewed

Permit fee formula

$1.10 for each additional $1,000

Reinspection fee

Not found in the public fee sheet reviewed

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Mailing address: P.O. Box 907, Chanute, KS 66720
• Direct contact: Steve Trester, Community Services Director, strester@chanute.org, 620-431-5291
• Permit contact listed on permits page: Tabatha Wooldridge, twooldridge@chanute.org, 620-431-5232
• When permit required: Chanute publishes a building permit application form and building code program for work inside city limits.
• Formula: $1.10 for each additional $1,000
• The public pages reviewed did not provide a clean exempt-work list.
• Chanute separately publishes permits and licenses for excavation, fencing, signs, and trade items, which suggests those items are controlled rather than exempt.
• Building codes page: https://www.chanute.org/328/Building-Codes
• Municipal codes: https://www.chanute.org/199/Municipal-Codes
• Zoning regulations entry point: https://www.chanute.org/327/Building-Codes-Licenses-and-Permits
• Fees: https://www.chanute.org/DocumentCenter/View/623/City-of-Chanute-Fees
• Permits page: https://www.chanute.org/763/Permits-Licenses

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Not published on the public pages reviewed. (phone)

Inspection hours

Community Services hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Typical inspection sequence: Not published.

Additional Resources

• Building code: City building codes are in Title 16; Chanute states the International Building Code 2006 is adopted.
• License lookup guide: Kansas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Kansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Kansas hub: Kansas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Chanute Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Chanute, KS?

Chanute publishes a building permit application form and building code program for work inside city limits.

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

The minimum permit fee is Building permit fee is $10 minimum. Fees are calculated as: $1.10 for each additional $1,000. Plan check fee: Not separately published in the fee schedule reviewed.

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

Typical processing time is Not publicly posted..

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

The following work is generally exempt: Mailing address: P.O. Box 907, Chanute, KS 66720; Direct contact: Steve Trester, Community Services Director, strester@chanute.org, 620-431-5291; Permit contact listed on permits page: Tabatha Wooldridge, twooldridge@chanute.org, 620-431-5232; When permit required: Chanute publishes a building permit application form and building code program for work inside city limits.; Formula: $1.10 for each additional $1,000; The public pages reviewed did not provide a clean exempt-work list.; Chanute separately publishes permits and licenses for excavation, fencing, signs, and trade items, which suggests those items are controlled rather than exempt.; Building codes page: https://www.chanute.org/328/Building-Codes; Municipal codes: https://www.chanute.org/199/Municipal-Codes; Zoning regulations entry point: https://www.chanute.org/327/Building-Codes-Licenses-and-Permits; Fees: https://www.chanute.org/DocumentCenter/View/623/City-of-Chanute-Fees; Permits page: https://www.chanute.org/763/Permits-Licenses.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not published on the public pages reviewed..

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