Your one-stop page for Licensing, Permitting and Inspections
Basic Development Review Flow Chart
Contractor Licensing –
The Development Services Division is responsible for issuing all contractor and trade licenses in the City of Topeka.
For General Contractor licensing and information – click here
For Trade Contractor licensing and information – click here
More information about contractor licensing
For Other Types of Licensing and information – click here
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.