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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Downs
The city application is used for construct, alter, repair, remove and replace, demolish, and other work involving houses, sheds, garages, fences, and cement construction.
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/
- Exempt Steps from start to issued permit:
- Exempt 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.
- Exempt Validity / expiration: The application says the permit expires 6 months from issuance unless work is commenced.
- Exempt Formula: $10 plus $1 per $1,000 of project cost.
- Exempt Reinspection / penalty fees: Not published separately.
- Exempt Thin data. The reviewed form does not provide a formal exemption table.
- Exempt The form suggests homeowner self-performed plumbing and electrical work is allowed for resident homeowners, except main line tapping.
- Exempt Windows / hours: Not published.
- Exempt Building permit application: https://www.downsks.net/_files/ugd/6d0c46_e1c33a2202884cb78d4fe9751078198a.pdf
- Exempt City website: https://www.downsks.net/
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.
§ 03
Fee schedule
Downs building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$10.
02
Plan check fee
Not published separately.
03
Permit fee formula
$10 plus $1 per $1,000 of project cost.
04
Reinspection fee
Not published.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- The application states the building / zoning officer will inspect the building site. (phone)
Typical sequence: Application, site inspection, governing body approval, then permit issuance.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Downs permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Downs, KS? ▸
Building permit fees in Downs, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Downs, KS? ▸
Building permit processing times in Downs, KS typically run Not published as a fixed number.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Downs, KS? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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/. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Downs, KS? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Downs, KS via: The application states the building / zoning officer will inspect the building site..
last verified April 2026
source City of Downs, Building / Zoning Officer and City Clerk. ↗
entry id permits/kansas/osborne/3-city-of-downs
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Downs, Building / Zoning Officer and City Clerk. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.