Building Permit and Inspections

The City of Edgerton requires property owners to obtain a building permit for most residential and non-residential construction. For more information or to determine if a building permit is needed, please contact City Hall at 913-893-6231.

Once a building permit is issued, the City conducts building inspections to ensure that consistent quality of property and building construction is completed for the safety of the tenants and long-term value to property owners. The City conducts building inspections using the following building codes:

2006 International Building Code
2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Plumbing Code
2006 International Fire Code
2005 National Electric Code


  Residential Building Permits

The City of Edgerton requires building permits to ensure that structures and systems are safe and comply with the City's building codes.

We have a handy checklist to help you decide if you need a building permit! Download the checklist here. Permits are required whenever you make significant or structural changes to your property, especially anything involving mechanical, plumbing, or electrical. Most major renovations including roofs, decks, and foundation projects will require a permit.  Projects like replacing cabinetry, changing a faucet, or adding a fence do not require permits.

If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 913.893.6231 and ask for Community Development.

Download the Residential Building Permit. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 760, the City of Edgerton has established the following fees pertaining to residential building permits:

TOTAL VALUATION FEE

$1 to $500

$13

$501 to $2,000

$13 for the first $500 + $1.50 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.

$2,001 to $25,000

$35.50 for the first $2,000 + $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.

$25,001 to $50,000

$219.50 for the first $25,000 + $6.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.

$50,001 to $100,000

$382.00 for the first $50,000 + $4.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.

$100,001 to $500,000

$582.00 for the first $100,000 + $3.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.

$500,001 and up

$1,782.00 for the first $500,000 + $2.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.

Plans review fees are assessed at 65% of the building permit fee as calculated using the above table. Fees are due when the application is submitted.

  Non-Residential Building Permits

The City of Edgerton provides plan review and inspection services for non-residential development. Download the non-residential building permit here. Please contact City Hall for non-residential building permit and plan review fees.

Other Inspections and Fees

  • After-hours Building Inspection Fee: $50 per hour (one hour minimum)
  • Re-inspection Fee: $25 per hour (paid in advance)
  • Certificate of Occupancy: $10

For more information on each of these steps, please click the links below or call City Hall at (913) 893-6231. The City appreciates your desire to development within our community. Please let us know how we can help you achieve your development goals.