Your one-stop page for Licensing, Permitting and Inspections
Contractor Licensing
The Development Services Division is responsible for issuing all contractor and trade licenses in the City of Topeka.
- General Contractor licensing
- Trade Contractor licensing
- More information about contractor licensing
- Other Types of Licensing
Permits
The Development Services Division issues permits for commercial and residential construction, signs, fences, driveways, and much more.
Applications can be completed and submitted via email to dsdpermits@topeka.org. There is no fee to apply for a permit. Payment is due when a permit is issued. Pick-up and payment location is 620 SE Madison in the Cyrus K. Holliday Building. We take cash, checks, and most major credit cards.
Here are a few of our most commonly used permit applications:
- Commercial Construction
- Demolition
- Excavation
- Fence Permit
- Residential Construction (1-2 bedroom homes)
- Sign Permit
- Temporary Use of Street or Sidewalk Right-of-Way
Additional permits can be found here.
Inspections
Inspections are required for various phases and types of construction and remodeling. Contact information can be found on our Inspections page.