Permits, Inspections, & Licensing

Our Permit Portal is now available!

Visit the Permit Portal to begin the registration process and get information on how to access your projects.

 

Permits

Permits are required for commercial buildings and remodels, as well as many residential repairs, additions and remodels.

About the Development Process

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

Helpful Links

• • Additional Information – Commercial & Residential Permits
  • Permit Application Forms
  • Permit Fees – Commercial Construction (chart)
  • Permit Fees – Municipal Codebook
    • Section 14.20.060 Fees – Commercial Construction
    • Section 14.10.080 Fees – Construction Projects Without Building Permits
    • Section 14.55.070 Fees – Residential Construction
  • Permit Catalogs (monthly permit info)
  • Permit Portal
  • View Building Statistics

 

Licensing 

All contractors doing work within the City of Topeka must be licensed by the City.

Helpful Links

• • Contractor License Information
  • Current Lists of Licensed Contractors

 

Inspections

Inspections are required for various phases and types of construction and remodeling. Contact information can be found on our Inspections page.

 

Boards and Trade Appeals

• Electrical Board of Appeals
• Mechanical Board of Appeals
• Plumbing Board of Appeals
• Zoning Appeals
• Board of Building and Fire Appeals
• Board of Building and Fire Appeals Calendar