City Building Permits

Goodland, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Kansas Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Goodland and the city's code jurisdiction

Department
Building Inspection and Code Enforcement
Address
204 W. 11th Street, Goodland, KS 67735
Phone
785-890-4550
Website
https://goodlandks.gov/city-departments/building-inspection-and-code-enforcement/

Online Permit Portal

Open Building permit application

Platform: web form • Account required: No • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Open the permit application form on the city website.
  2. Enter submitter, job location, owner, contractor, and work description information.
  3. Attach site or building plans in PDF when required.
  4. Submit the application online.
  5. The Building Inspector reviews the application.
  6. Make payment to finalize the permit after review.
  7. Receive permit and inspection list.

Source: Building Inspection and Code Enforcement

General Requirements

The city says work involving structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning normally requires a permit.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Submitter and owner details
  • Contractor details
  • Job description
  • Valuation
  • Dig safe ticket number
  • Site or building plans PDF when required
Permit validity
The application form states the permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after commencement.
Building code
Goodland publishes adopted codes as 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IPMC, and 2020 NEC.
Owner-builder
A residential owner may do work on their own property, and for residential work the owner can act as general contractor for the project but must still use licensed trades for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
Contractor requirements
Commercial and industrial work must always use a contractor. Out-of-city contractors must be licensed to work within city limits.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$15 for residential fences and residential roofing; $15 for total valuation $1 to $500
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based schedule. Examples published by the city include $501 to $2,000: $15 for the first $500 plus $1.50 per additional $100 or fraction; $2,001 to $25,000: $37.50 for the first $2,000 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $25,001 to $50,000: $175.50 for the first $25,000 plus $4.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $50,001 to $100,000: $288.00 for the first $50,000 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction
Trade permit fee
Construction contractor and arborist licenses are listed on the contractor form as $70 for a 2 year license; apprentice licenses are no cost; arborist license is $25 per year

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, if floor area is not greater than 150 square feet, are exempt under the city code amendment quoted in Ordinance 1766.

Important: The FAQ does not give a full exempt-work list.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
The FAQ recommends at least 24 hours notice and says short notice may work if the Building Official is available.
Inspection hours
City Hall hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Typical inspection sequence: Foundation after poles/piers are set or trenches/basement areas are excavated and reinforcing steel is in place; rough plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electric before concealment and before framing inspection; framing and masonry after roof, framing, firestopping, draftstopping, and bracing are in place and rough inspections are approved; fire resistance construction after gypsum or lath is in place and before finishing; final inspection after work is complete and before occupancy

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Inspection and Code Enforcement before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Goodland Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Goodland, KS?
The city says work involving structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning normally requires a permit.
How much does a building permit cost in Goodland, KS?
The minimum permit fee is $15 for residential fences and residential roofing; $15 for total valuation $1 to $500. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based schedule. Examples published by the city include $501 to $2,000: $15 for the first $500 plus $1.50 per additional $100 or fraction; $2,001 to $25,000: $37.50 for the first $2,000 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $25,001 to $50,000: $175.50 for the first $25,000 plus $4.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $50,001 to $100,000: $288.00 for the first $50,000 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction.
How do I apply for a building permit in Goodland, KS?
1. Open the permit application form on the city website. 2. Enter submitter, job location, owner, contractor, and work description information. 3. Attach site or building plans in PDF when required. 4. Submit the application online. 5. The Building Inspector reviews the application. 6. Make payment to finalize the permit after review. 7. Receive permit and inspection list.
What work is exempt from building permits in Goodland, KS?
The following work is generally exempt: One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, if floor area is not greater than 150 square feet, are exempt under the city code amendment quoted in Ordinance 1766.. Note: The FAQ does not give a full exempt-work list.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Goodland, KS?
Inspections can be scheduled via: 785-890-4550, City website inspection request. The FAQ recommends at least 24 hours notice and says short notice may work if the Building Official is available..

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