Permits, Licenses + Inspections Directory
This page includes a list of all permits, inspections, and licenses required the city issues or requires.
Building Codes
Overland Park reviews all commercial and residential construction plans and documents that require a building permit. Overland Park uses the 2018 International Building Codes package when reviewing building plans for commercial and residential projects. Learn more about building codes.
Apply for Permits Through ePLACE
You can apply for many permits through ePLACE, the City’s online permitting system.
Online and In-Person Payment Policy:
Effective May 15, credit card payments for invoices may not exceed $10,000. Payments in excess of $10,000 must be made by check or online via e-check. Service fees will not be charged on credit card, check or e-check transactions.
Construction, Home Improvement + Development Permits
Follow the links below for more information about individual construction-related permits the City requires. For more information, contact the Plans Examiner of the Day at 913-895-6225.
- Accessory structure permit (for garages, shed, carports, gazebos, and greenhouses)
- Addition permit
- Alarm users permit
- Building permit (commercial and residential)
- Blasting and explosives permit
- Communications/radio tower/antenna permit
- Contractor licensing
- Deck, balcony, or porch permit
- Demolition permit
- Electrical service permit
- Electrical miscellaneous permit
- Elevator permit
- Fence permit
- Floodplain development permit
- Fire alarm permit
- Fire suppression permit
- Foundation repair permit
- Furnace/air conditioner replacement permit
- Gas line permit
- Generator permit
- Land disturbance permit
- Mechanical miscellaneous permit
- Plumbing miscellaneous permit
- Pool construction permit
- Public improvement project permit
- Remodeling permit
- Residential lot inspection
- Retaining wall permit
- Rezoning application
- Right of way permit
- Sewer/septic permit
- Sign permit
- Site development permit
- Spa/hot tub building permit
- Special use permit
- Utility locates
- Water heater permit
- Wind generator permit
Pools + Spas
Follow the links below for more information about permits the city requires for pools and spas.
Animals + Pets
- Breeder license
- Pet license
- Chicken license
- Special animal permit (for multiple animals)
- Dangerous animal permit
Alarm Systems
Fire + Burning
Special Events
Follow the link below for more information about permits the City requires for special events. Not all events will require these permits.
Restaurants, Liquor + Food Trucks
Follow the links below for more information about permits the City requires for events. Not all events will require these permits.
- Drinking establishment, private clubs, and caterers license
- Food service establishment license
- Liquor licenses
Rental Properties
Business Licenses + Permits
Follow the links below for more information about business permits the city requires. Not all events will require these permits.
- Contractor licensing
- Home-based businesses
- Massage therapist/establishment license
- Pawnbroker’s license
- Precious metal dealer’s license
- Scrap metal dealers license
- Taxis/limousine license
- Trash hauler permit
Signs + Sign Placement
- Special event permit (for banners, temporary signs, sky dancers, balloons, etc.)
- Sign permit
- Political/campaign signs