County Building Permits
Stevens County, KS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Stevens County, Kansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Stevens County only
- Department
- Stevens County Planning & Zoning / Zoning Administrator
- Address
- 510 W. 6th Street, P.O. Box 668, Hugoton, KS 67952
- Phone
- (620) 544-8782
Application Process
- Submit the zoning certificate or permit application with the required fee.
- Provide site plans and supporting materials to the Zoning Administrator.
- County staff reviews the application.
- The Zoning Administrator issues or refuses the certificate within 10 working days after receipt unless extra time is agreed to by the applicant.
- If approved, the certificate remains subject to validity and occupancy rules in the zoning regulations.
Typical processing time: 10 working days for issuance or refusal after receipt
Source: Stevens County Planning & Zoning / Zoning Administrator
General Requirements
A valid zoning certificate is required for regulated work in unincorporated Stevens County.
Required Documents
- Application fee
- Site plans
- Supporting project information requested by the Zoning Administrator
- Permit validity
- Null and void 90 days after issuance unless construction, building, moving, remodeling, reconstruction, or a use begins within that period; also expires upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy or within 1 year from issuance, whichever comes first.
- Building code
- County zoning regulations focus on zoning certificates; a separate public building code edition was not clearly published.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $30.00 residential; $50.00 commercial
- Permit fee formula
- Flat fees by permit type
- Penalty (no permit)
- Subsequent zoning certificate fee is quadrupled if construction proceeded without first securing a valid permit
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Stevens County Planning & Zoning / Zoning Administrator to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: Zoning review, certificate issuance, then construction and any certificate of occupancy process as applicable.
Additional Resources
- Building code: County zoning regulations focus on zoning certificates; a separate public building code edition was not clearly published.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- County Planning and Zoning
- County Departments
- License lookup guide: Kansas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Kansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Kansas hub: Kansas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Stevens County Planning & Zoning / Zoning Administrator before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stevens County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Stevens County, KS?
- A valid zoning certificate is required for regulated work in unincorporated Stevens County.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Stevens County, KS?
- The minimum permit fee is $30.00 residential; $50.00 commercial. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees by permit type.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Stevens County, KS?
- 1. Submit the zoning certificate or permit application with the required fee. 2. Provide site plans and supporting materials to the Zoning Administrator. 3. County staff reviews the application. 4. The Zoning Administrator issues or refuses the certificate within 10 working days after receipt unless extra time is agreed to by the applicant. 5. If approved, the certificate remains subject to validity and occupancy rules in the zoning regulations.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Stevens County, KS?
- Typical processing time is 10 working days for issuance or refusal after receipt.
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