City Building Permits
Bentley, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Bentley, Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Bentley is listed as a contracted small city under MABCD. Permits are obtained at Bentley City Hall; fees are paid to the City of Bentley. MABCD handles contractor licensing and inspections.
- Department
- City of Bentley City Hall
- Address
- 150 S. Wichita Ave., P.O. Box 273, Bentley, KS 67016
- Phone
- 316-796-1799
Online Permit Portal
Platform: City website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact Bentley City Hall at 316-796-1799 to obtain permit application forms.
- Complete the application for the applicable permit type.
- Submit application and required documentation at City Hall.
- Pay fees to the City of Bentley at City Hall.
- Permit is issued. No work may begin until permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections through MABCD at 316-660-1840 or via the MABCD Portal.
Typical processing time: Not publicly specified.
Source: City of Bentley City Hall
General Requirements
Required for any construction (new buildings, additions, alterations, mechanical work such as HVAC, water heater installation, etc.) prior to starting. Sewer and water connection permits also required.
Required Documents
- Completed application
- Additional documentation depends on project type
- Permit validity
- Not publicly specified. Contact City Hall.
- Building code
- Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Building and Trade Code through MABCD.
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly specified.
- Contractor requirements
- MABCD contractor license required (MABCD handles all contractor licensing for Bentley).
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Not publicly specified.
- Plan check fee
- Not publicly specified.
- Permit fee formula
- Not publicly specified. Contact City Hall at 316-796-1799.
- Reinspection fee
- MABCD standard fees apply for inspections.
- Payment note
- Fees paid to City of Bentley at City Hall.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Bentley City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- MABCD (phone)
- MABCD Portal (online)
- Inspection hours
- MABCD office hours per MABCD section.
Typical inspection sequence: MABCD standard sequence.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Building and Trade Code through MABCD.
- Verify contractor license: MABCD Contractor Licensing
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Licenses and Permits
- License lookup guide: Kansas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Kansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Kansas hub: Kansas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Bentley City Hall before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bentley Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Bentley, KS?
- Required for any construction (new buildings, additions, alterations, mechanical work such as HVAC, water heater installation, etc.) prior to starting. Sewer and water connection permits also required.
- How much does a building permit cost in Bentley, KS?
- The minimum permit fee is Not publicly specified.. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly specified. Contact City Hall at 316-796-1799.. Plan check fee: Not publicly specified..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Bentley, KS?
- 1. Contact Bentley City Hall at 316-796-1799 to obtain permit application forms. 2. Complete the application for the applicable permit type. 3. Submit application and required documentation at City Hall. 4. Pay fees to the City of Bentley at City Hall. 5. Permit is issued. No work may begin until permit is issued. 6. Schedule inspections through MABCD at 316-660-1840 or via the MABCD Portal.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Bentley, KS?
- Typical processing time is Not publicly specified..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Bentley, KS?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: MABCD, MABCD Portal.
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