City Building Permits

Clearwater, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Kansas Sedgwick County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Clearwater issues residential permits through City Hall and routes commercial permits through MABCD. For each building permit, a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application must be submitted. Inspections are coordinated through MABCD.

Department
City of Clearwater Building/Code Enforcement Office (contracts with MABCD)
Address
129 E. Ross Avenue, P.O. Box 453, Clearwater, KS 67026
Phone
620-584-2311
Website
https://clearwaterks.org/forms-permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms and Permits

Platform: City website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Download or obtain permit application from the Forms and Permits page or from City Hall.
  2. Complete a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application along with the building permit application (both required for every permit, residential or commercial).
  3. Residential permits: Submit to City Hall. Commercial permits: Submit through MABCD.
  4. Pay applicable fees.
  5. Permit is issued.
  6. Schedule inspections through the MABCD Portal or IVR at 316-660-9550.

Typical processing time: Not publicly specified.

Source: City of Clearwater Building/Code Enforcement Office (contracts with MABCD)

General Requirements

Required for residential and commercial construction, additions, alterations, and trade work within city limits.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application plus Certificate of Zoning Compliance application
  • Additional drawings/plans as required
Permit validity
Not publicly specified.
Building code
Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Building and Trade Code (administered through MABCD for commercial projects).
Owner-builder
Not publicly specified.
Contractor requirements
Contact Sedgwick County Code Enforcement (MABCD) at 316-660-1840 to obtain a contractor license.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly specified.
Plan check fee
Commercial plan review through MABCD.
Permit fee formula
Not publicly specified for residential. Commercial fees through MABCD fee schedule.
Reinspection fee
MABCD reinspection fees apply for inspections.
Payment note
Paid at City Hall for residential; through MABCD for commercial.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Clearwater Building/Code Enforcement Office (contracts with MABCD) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
City Hall hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: MABCD standard 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 Clearwater Building/Code Enforcement Office (contracts with MABCD) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clearwater Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Clearwater, KS?
Required for residential and commercial construction, additions, alterations, and trade work within city limits.
How much does a building permit cost in Clearwater, KS?
The minimum permit fee is Not publicly specified.. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly specified for residential. Commercial fees through MABCD fee schedule.. Plan check fee: Commercial plan review through MABCD..
How do I apply for a building permit in Clearwater, KS?
1. Download or obtain permit application from the Forms and Permits page or from City Hall. 2. Complete a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application along with the building permit application (both required for every permit, residential or commercial). 3. Residential permits: Submit to City Hall. Commercial permits: Submit through MABCD. 4. Pay applicable fees. 5. Permit is issued. 6. Schedule inspections through the MABCD Portal or IVR at 316-660-9550.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Clearwater, KS?
Typical processing time is Not publicly specified..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Clearwater, KS?
Inspections can be scheduled via: MABCD Portal, IVR at 316-660-9550.

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