Applications & Forms

Permit/Licensing Portal

Register to be able to submit applications and get information on the status of your project.

The City of Topeka has moved to an online process for license renewals in an effort to provide a more efficient and faster experience.

• How to Renew a License in the Portal
• If you do not already have a portal account, review the instructions on How to Create a Portal Login. Then follow the renewal instructions.
• If you have problems related to permit, call 785-368-3704
• If you have problems related to licensing, call 785-368-3905

Applications currently available through our permit portal

• Commercial New Building
  •  What to expect when applying for a Commercial New Building Permit through the application portal
• Commercial Accessory Structure
  •  What to expect when applying for a Commercial Accessory Structure Permit through the application portal
• Commercial Building Addition
  •  What to expect when applying for a Commercial Building Addition Permit through the application portal
• Commercial Building Exterior Alteration (includes Tower Modifications)
  •  What to expect when applying for a Commercial Exterior Alteration Permit through the application portal
• Commercial Building Interior Alteration (includes Tenant Finishes)
  •  What to expect when applying for a Commercial Interior Alteration Permit through the application portal
• Commercial Fence
  •  What to expect when applying for a Commercial Fence Permit through the application portal
• Parking Lot (new or modifications)
  •  What to expect when applying for a Parking Lot Permit through the application portal

• Residential New Building (single family home / duplex)
  •  What to expect when applying for a Residential New Building Permit through the application portal
• Residential Accessory Structure (carports and other residential accessory structures)
  •  What to expect when applying for Residential Accessory Structure Permit through the application portal
• Residential Exterior Alterations (includes roof mounted Solar Panels)
  •  What to expect when applying for Residential Exterior Alterations Permit through the application portal
• Residential Fence
  
  •  What to expect when applying for Residential Fence Permit through the application portal
• Residential Interior Remodel
  
  •  What to expect when applying for Interior Remodel / Basement Finish Permit through the application portal
• Residential Multi-Car Garage
  
  •  What to expect when applying for Residential Multi-Car Garage Permit through the application portal

Fees

• Commercial Fee Chart
• Residential Permit Fees

About the Development Process

• Basic Development Review Flow Chart
• Development Process Flowchart – Commercial New Construction
• Development Process Flowchart – Commercial Remodel

Applications & Information

• Trade Appeal Application
• Board of Building & Fire Appeals Application
• Backflow Preventer Test Report
• Blasting Permit Application
• Building Permit Application Form – Commercial
• Building Permit Application Form – Residential
• Building Permit – Commercial Application – Plan Application Summary Sheet
• Cafe and Sidewalk Permit Application with Instructions
• City Claims Form
• City Facility Renaming Form
• Commercial Re-Roofing Application
• Contractor Licensing Information & Forms
• Demolition Permit Application
• Driveway Application
• Elevator Notification Form
• Elevator Permit Application
• Excavation Permit Application
• Expedited Plan Review
• Fence Permit Application
• Fire Protection System
• Flood Plain Development Application
• Home Occupation Permits & Information
• Home Occupation Application
• Home Occupation Instructions
• Mobile Home Application
• Moving Permit Application
• Over Width Over Weight Vehicle Form
• Parking Lot Permit Application Form
• Pre-engineered Building Structural Certification
• Sidewalk Application Form
• Sign Permit Application
• Site Construction Activity
• Street Name Change
• Temporary Batch Plant Permit
• Temporary Use of Street or Sidewalk Right-of-Way Permit Application
• Temporary Structure Permit Application