Building permits in Wichita, Kansas
Of the 12 common home projects we have verified in Wichita, 6 need a permit outright and 6 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 2 official sources
Verified against official sources- Project types verified
- 13
- in Wichita
Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD), joint City of Wichita and Sedgwick County
- 271 W. 3rd St. N., Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67202
- Phone: 316-660-1840
- Email: MABCD@sedgwick.gov
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Wichita
Wichita 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 Wichita
Of the 12 common home projects we have verified in Wichita, 6 need a permit outright and 6 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 | A permit is needed when a bathroom remodel changes or adds anything (plumbing, wiring... | Not published |
| Deck Permit | It depends | deck with no overhead structure and not over any basement or story below | See schedule |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | Electrical permit (UBTC Table I): 120 volt Circuit $2.00 each |
| EV Charger Permit | Permit required | Any size | Electrical permit (UBTC Table I): Special Power Circuit $9.00 |
| Fence Permit | It depends | fences other than concrete or masonry; concrete or masonry fences are measured at 4 feet from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall | Not published |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | Mechanical permit (UBTC Table K): Forced Air Furnace (2,000 cfm or less) $14.00 |
| Patio Permit | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not published |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | Plumbing permit (UBTC Table H): Waste Openings $4.50 each, plus a Permit Issuance Fee |
| Pool Permit | It depends | prefabricated pools with capacity of 5,000 gallons or less and walls entirely above ground | Not published |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | roofing and/or siding repair or replacement within any 12-month period | Roofing permit: $0.05 per square foot (Min |
| Shed Permit | It depends | footprint of a non-fixed, movable storage cabinet with doors; any larger shed needs a location permit, and a building permit above 200 sq ft inside Wichita | Location permit: $50.00 (UBTC Table C) |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...includes a 'Photovoltaic System' line item plus a Permit Issuance Fee of... |
| Water Heater Permit | Permit required | Any size | Plumbing permit (UBTC Table H): Water Heater New or Replacement $9.00, plus a Permit... |
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Wichita permit fees compared with nearby Kansas localities
| Kansas locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | See schedule | ...K): Forced Air Furnace (2,000 cfm or less)... | ...permit (UBTC Table I): 120 volt Circuit $2.00... |
| 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... |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Kansas jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Wichita permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Wichita?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 13 permit types we have verified for Wichita, 6 always require a permit (for example an electrical permit), 6 depend on size or scope (a bathroom remodel permit, for instance). Each Wichita permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Wichita?
- Wichita publishes a fee for 9 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 Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD), joint City of Wichita and Sedgwick County; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Wichita?
- Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD), joint City of Wichita and Sedgwick County issues permits in Wichita, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at 316-660-1840. The Wichita official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Wichita pages were verified. 13 permit types, 3 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD), joint City of Wichita and Sedgwick County or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Wichita is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.