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City of Clearwater

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

Avg processing
Not publicly specified.
Min. permit fee
Not publicly specified.
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address
129 E. Ross Avenue, P.O. Box 453, Clearwater, KS 67026
Phone
620-584-2311
Coverage
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.
Online portal
Forms and Permits
City website
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Clearwater

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

Note: Not separately published. Contact City Hall at 620-584-2311.

Required documents
  • Completed building permit application plus Certificate of Zoning Compliance application
  • Additional drawings/plans as required
Building code
Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Building and Trade Code (administered through MABCD for commercial projects).
Permit validity
Not publicly specified.
Owner-builder
Not publicly specified.
Contractor requirements
Contact Sedgwick County Code Enforcement (MABCD) at 316-660-1840 to obtain a contractor license.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not publicly specified.

  1. 01
    Download or obtain permit application from the Forms and Permits page or from City Hall.
  2. 02
    Complete a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application along with the building permit application (both required for every permit, residential or commercial).
  3. 03
    Residential permits: Submit to City Hall. Commercial permits: Submit through MABCD.
  4. 04
    Pay applicable fees.
  5. 05
    Permit is issued.
  6. 06
    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) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Clearwater building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not publicly specified.
02
Plan check fee
Commercial plan review through MABCD.
03
Permit fee formula
Not publicly specified for residential. Commercial fees through MABCD fee schedule.
04
Reinspection fee
MABCD reinspection fees apply for inspections.

Paid at City Hall for residential; through MABCD for commercial.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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 sequence: MABCD standard sequence.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Clearwater permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Clearwater, KS? ▸
Required for residential and commercial construction, additions, alterations, and trade work within city limits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Clearwater, KS? ▸
Building permit fees in Clearwater, KS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Clearwater, KS? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Clearwater, KS, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Clearwater, KS? ▸
Building permit processing times in Clearwater, KS typically run Not publicly specified.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Clearwater, KS? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Clearwater, KS via: MABCD Portal, IVR at 316-660-9550.
last verified April 2026 source City of Clearwater Building/Code Enforcement Office (contracts with MABCD) ↗ entry id permits/kansas/sedgwick/clearwater
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