One Stop

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.

  • 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:

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.