City Building Permits

Cheney, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Kansas Sedgwick County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Cheney operates its own building department for permits and inspections within city limits. Cheney uses the Citizen Connect online portal for permit applications.

Department
City of Cheney Building Department
Address
131 N. Main, Cheney, KS 67025
Phone
316-540-3622
Website
http://www.cheneyks.org/government/buildingpermitinformation.html

Online Permit Portal

Open Citizen Connect

Platform: Citizen Connect • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Go to the Citizen Connect portal on the City of Cheney website. Create a user account if you do not have one.
  2. Follow the screen prompts to submit your permit application online for building, plumbing, mechanical, or combination permits.
  3. Once your online submittal is received, it will be reviewed for completeness.
  4. You will be emailed with payment instructions, including a link for online payment.
  5. For projects involving reconfiguration of space, additions, and new structures, a plan review must be completed before permit issuance. Plan review for new construction takes a minimum of 3 weeks. Alterations, changes of occupancy, or additions generally take 1-3 weeks.
  6. Pay permit fee online.
  7. Permit is issued electronically.
  8. Schedule inspections as required (call 1 working day in advance).

Typical processing time: New construction: minimum 3 weeks for plan review. Alterations/additions: 1-3 weeks depending on complexity.

Source: City of Cheney Building Department

General Requirements

Required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, and conversion of any building or structure. Also required for fences, storage sheds, patios, sprinkler systems, remodeling, new rooms, finishing unfinished basements, and changing/replacing windows or re-shingling.

Required Documents

  • Completed application signed by property owner or authorized agent
  • Drawings illustrating proposed construction
  • Site/plot plan showing property boundaries, setbacks, and easements
Permit validity
Not publicly specified in web results; contact Building Department for current rules.
Building code
Not publicly specified in web results. Contact Building Department for currently adopted code edition.
Owner-builder
Property owner or authorized agent may sign the application.
Contractor requirements
Not separately specified in web results. Contact Building Department at 316-540-3622 for current contractor license requirements.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly specified.
Plan check fee
Plan review fee applies for complex projects. Contact Building Department.
Permit fee formula
Not publicly specified in web results. Contact Building Department.
Reinspection fee
Not publicly specified.
Payment note
Online payment via link provided in email after submittal review.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Cheney Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Request inspection by phone (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Call 1 working day prior to desired inspection time between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Inspection hours
City Hall hours; inspections scheduled 1 working day in advance.

Typical inspection sequence: Required inspections at various stages of construction. Inspections must be completed before concealment of framing, insulation, etc. Contact Building Department for specific sequence.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Cheney Building Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheney Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Cheney, KS?
Required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, and conversion of any building or structure. Also required for fences, storage sheds, patios, sprinkler systems, remodeling, new rooms, finishing unfinished basements, and changing/replacing windows or re-shingling.
How much does a building permit cost in Cheney, KS?
The minimum permit fee is Not publicly specified.. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly specified in web results. Contact Building Department.. Plan check fee: Plan review fee applies for complex projects. Contact Building Department..
How do I apply for a building permit in Cheney, KS?
1. Go to the Citizen Connect portal on the City of Cheney website. Create a user account if you do not have one. 2. Follow the screen prompts to submit your permit application online for building, plumbing, mechanical, or combination permits. 3. Once your online submittal is received, it will be reviewed for completeness. 4. You will be emailed with payment instructions, including a link for online payment. 5. For projects involving reconfiguration of space, additions, and new structures, a plan review must be completed before permit issuance. Plan review for new construction takes a minimum of 3 weeks. Alterations, changes of occupancy, or additions generally take 1-3 weeks. 6. Pay permit fee online. 7. Permit is issued electronically. 8. Schedule inspections as required (call 1 working day in advance).
How long does it take to get a building permit in Cheney, KS?
Typical processing time is New construction: minimum 3 weeks for plan review. Alterations/additions: 1-3 weeks depending on complexity..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Cheney, KS?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Request inspection by phone. Call 1 working day prior to desired inspection time between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m..

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