City of Edwardsville

Prior to any building, demolition, excavation, fill/grading, utility, or construction activity. Required for fences, decks, new homes, commercial buildings, driveways, and similar work. Contact City Hall if uncertain.

Note: Not separately published in plain text on city website; the adopted 2012 IBC standard exemptions likely apply (minor repairs, finish work, small accessory structures under threshold, decks under 30 inches above grade, etc.). Confirm with the City Planner at (913) 356-6012 or cityplanner@edwardsvilleks.org before assuming work is exempt.

Building code

2012 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments. Additional codes adopted include the International Residential Code and related technical codes.

Permit validity

Not separately published in plain text; contact city at (913) 356-6012 for current policy.

Owner-builder

Not separately published; contact city for owner-builder rules.

Contractor requirements

Not separately published in plain text; contact city at (913) 356-6012. State roofing registration (Kansas Roofing Registration Act) applies to all roofing contractors statewide.

1. 01
   Call City Hall at (913) 356-6012 to determine whether a permit is required for your project.
2. 02
   Provide project details: property location, type of work (fence, deck, house, commercial building, grading, etc.), and whether utilities will be extended.
3. 03
   If a permit is required, complete and submit the appropriate permit application with supporting documents and plans.
4. 04
   Staff reviews the application; initial review takes up to 10 business days depending on project complexity. Plan revisions or additional information may extend the review period.
5. 05
   Do not begin work until the permit is approved and issued.
6. 06
   Pay permit fees; fee schedule published by the city.
7. 07
   Post permit at the job site.
8. 08
   Schedule required inspections as directed upon permit issuance.
9. 09
   Complete all required inspections.
10. 10
    Receive Certificate of Occupancy or project completion sign-off.

Typical processing time: Initial review up to 10 business days

Source: City of Edwardsville Planning and Development Department ↗

Fees paid at City Hall, 690 S. 4th Street. Office hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective August 12, 2025) before budgeting.

• (913) 356-6012 (phone)
• cityplanner@edwardsvilleks.org (email)

Inspection hours

City Hall hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical sequence: Follows adopted IBC/IRC sequence — footing, rough framing and rough-in trades, insulation, final inspection. Specific sequence for each project determined at time of permit issuance.