Building permits in Overland Park, Kansas
Of the 13 common home projects we have verified in Overland Park, 6 need a permit outright and 7 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
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- 13
- in Overland Park
City of Overland Park Planning and Development Services, Building Safety Division
- City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66212
- Phone: 913-895-6220
- Email: permitservices@opkansas.gov
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Overland Park
Overland Park runs an online permit portal. Many local portals let you check application status, search permit records, and view inspection results without calling the office.
What needs a permit in Overland Park
Of the 13 common home projects we have verified in Overland Park, 6 need a permit outright and 7 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel Permit | It depends | like-for-like fixture and finish replacement versus new walls, new or extended circuits, or new drains, vents or ductwork | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
| Deck Permit | It depends | detached deck area; the deck must also be no more than 30 inches above grade and not serve an egress door | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
| EV Charger Permit | Permit required | Any size | See schedule |
| Fence Permit | It depends | new fence over 16 feet in cumulative length; any fence in the regulatory floodway needs a permit regardless | ...and Permit Fees effective 08/01/2025 that is a Flat Building Permit Fee of $30 ($1... |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | on-grade concrete or brick patio that supports no structure | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | pool, spa or hot tub depth; also triggered by more than 5,000 gallons, any in-ground installation, or a heater, lighting or hard-wired filter | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | switching from a light roof covering to a heavy one (tile or slate), or structural roof deck repair | Not published |
| Shed Permit | It depends | floor area of a detached accessory structure | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
| Water Heater Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Permit Fees, effective 08/01/2025: for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000... |
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Overland Park permit fees compared with nearby Kansas localities
| Kansas locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | ...for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000 or... | ...for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000 or... | ...for a Building Permit with work value of $19,000 or... |
| Wichita | See schedule | ...K): Forced Air Furnace (2,000 cfm or less)... | ...permit (UBTC Table I): 120 volt Circuit $2.00... |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Kansas jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Overland Park permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Overland Park?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 13 permit types we have verified for Overland Park, 6 always require a permit (for example an electrical permit), 7 depend on size or scope (a bathroom remodel permit, for instance). Each Overland Park permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Overland Park?
- Overland Park publishes a fee for 12 of the 13 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by City of Overland Park Planning and Development Services, Building Safety Division; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Overland Park?
- City of Overland Park Planning and Development Services, Building Safety Division issues permits in Overland Park, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at 913-895-6220. The Overland Park official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Overland Park pages were verified. 13 permit types, 7 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from City of Overland Park Planning and Development Services, Building Safety Division or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Overland Park is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.