St. John, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Incorporated city limits of St. John

Department

City of St. John, Zoning and Occupancy Inspections

Address

115 E 4th Ave., St. John, KS 67576

Phone

(620) 549-3208

Website

https://www.stjohnkansas.com/government/zoning-regulations

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. St. John publishes a Permits and Licenses page with building and zoning permit forms.
2. For occupancy, the owner must come to City Hall and fill out a Code Compliance Request Form.
3. After the request is ordered and paid for, an inspection is scheduled.
4. Deficiencies must be corrected before the occupancy permit is issued.

Source: City of St. John, Zoning and Occupancy Inspections

General Requirements

Building and zoning activity, occupancy of dwelling or business property, and the permit types listed on the city permits page

Required Documents

• Permit application or code compliance request form, plus any supporting documentation required by city staff or the building inspector

Building code

The city occupancy inspection page refers to the Code, but the specific adopted building code was not identified in the public pages reviewed

Owner-builder

Only the owner or the owner's duly authorized representative may order an occupancy inspection

Contractor requirements

Contractors license is listed on the city permits page, but the detailed contractor rule set was not fully reviewed in public text. Thin data

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Occupancy permit fee is $60; building permits have a minimum charge of $75

Permit fee formula

Building permit cost is calculated by the building inspector after the permit is approved

Reinspection fee

Residential occupancy inspection is $100 for unoccupied prior to inspection with one reinspection, $175 if occupied prior to inspection with one reinspection, and $50 for two additional reinspections

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of St. John, Zoning and Occupancy Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Inspection hours

No public inspection window found

Typical inspection sequence: Request inspection, pay fee, schedule inspection, correct deficiencies, then obtain occupancy permit

Additional Resources

• Building code: The city occupancy inspection page refers to the Code, but the specific adopted building code was not identified in the public pages reviewed
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Occupancy inspections
• City code
• License lookup guide: Kansas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Kansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Kansas hub: Kansas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

St. John Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in St. John, KS?

Building and zoning activity, occupancy of dwelling or business property, and the permit types listed on the city permits page

How much does a building permit cost in St. John, KS?

The minimum permit fee is Occupancy permit fee is $60; building permits have a minimum charge of $75. Fees are calculated as: Building permit cost is calculated by the building inspector after the permit is approved.

How do I apply for a building permit in St. John, KS?

1. St. John publishes a Permits and Licenses page with building and zoning permit forms. 2. For occupancy, the owner must come to City Hall and fill out a Code Compliance Request Form. 3. After the request is ordered and paid for, an inspection is scheduled. 4. Deficiencies must be corrected before the occupancy permit is issued.

How do I schedule a building inspection in St. John, KS?

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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