City Building Permits

Downs, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Kansas Osborne County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Downs corporate limits.

Department
City of Downs, Building / Zoning Officer and City Clerk.
Address
715 Railroad Street, Downs, KS 67437
Phone
(785) 454-6622
Website
https://www.downsks.net/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: None found. • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Typical processing time: Not published as a fixed number.

Source: City of Downs, Building / Zoning Officer and City Clerk.

General Requirements

The city application is used for construct, alter, repair, remove and replace, demolish, and other work involving houses, sheds, garages, fences, and cement construction.

Required Documents

  • Application form, estimated cost, contractor details, plot plan, and basic building dimensions.
Building code
Not clearly stated on the application form. The city uses a local building permit process and local licensing rules.
Owner-builder
A resident homeowner may perform his own plumbing and electrical work, except main line tapping.
Contractor requirements
All contractors, plumbers, and electricians must be licensed with the City of Downs.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$10.
Plan check fee
Not published separately.
Permit fee formula
$10 plus $1 per $1,000 of project cost.
Reinspection fee
Not published.

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: The city application is used for construct, alter, repair, remove and replace, demolish, and other work involving houses, sheds, garages, fences, and cement construction.
  • Validity / expiration: The application says the permit expires 6 months from issuance unless work is commenced.
  • Formula: $10 plus $1 per $1,000 of project cost.
  • Reinspection / penalty fees: Not published separately.
  • Thin data. The reviewed form does not provide a formal exemption table.
  • The form suggests homeowner self-performed plumbing and electrical work is allowed for resident homeowners, except main line tapping.
  • Windows / hours: Not published.
  • Building permit application: https://www.downsks.net/_files/ugd/6d0c46_e1c33a2202884cb78d4fe9751078198a.pdf
  • City website: https://www.downsks.net/

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • The application states the building / zoning officer will inspect the building site. (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Application, site inspection, governing body approval, then permit issuance.

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Downs Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Downs, KS?
The city application is used for construct, alter, repair, remove and replace, demolish, and other work involving houses, sheds, garages, fences, and cement construction.
How much does a building permit cost in Downs, KS?
The minimum permit fee is $10.. Fees are calculated as: $10 plus $1 per $1,000 of project cost.. Plan check fee: Not published separately..
How long does it take to get a building permit in Downs, KS?
Typical processing time is Not published as a fixed number..
What work is exempt from building permits in Downs, KS?
The following work is generally exempt: Steps from start to issued permit:; When permit required: The city application is used for construct, alter, repair, remove and replace, demolish, and other work involving houses, sheds, garages, fences, and cement construction.; Validity / expiration: The application says the permit expires 6 months from issuance unless work is commenced.; Formula: $10 plus $1 per $1,000 of project cost.; Reinspection / penalty fees: Not published separately.; Thin data. The reviewed form does not provide a formal exemption table.; The form suggests homeowner self-performed plumbing and electrical work is allowed for resident homeowners, except main line tapping.; Windows / hours: Not published.; Building permit application: https://www.downsks.net/_files/ugd/6d0c46_e1c33a2202884cb78d4fe9751078198a.pdf; City website: https://www.downsks.net/.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Downs, KS?
Inspections can be scheduled via: The application states the building / zoning officer will inspect the building site..

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