Building permits in Prairie Village are issued by the City’s Community Development Department at City Hall, 7700 Mission Road (913-385-4604, permits@prairievillageks.gov), and all applications are filed on OpenGov. Plan review takes about two weeks on average. A project valued at $300,000 pays a $1,895 permit fee plus $100 residential plan review, and every contractor needs a $75 City licence on top of the Johnson County licence most trades require.
What needs a permit in Prairie Village?
The City requires a permit before work begins on each of these projects:
Building
- New homes and new commercial buildings, and commercial tenant finishes
- Additions, remodels, attic and basement finishes
- Accessory structures, garages, carports and sheds
- Decks, stairs, balconies, pergolas and shade structures
- Foundations and foundation repair
- Fences and retaining walls
- Roofs, where 25% or more of the roof is replaced
- Windows, only when an opening is resized or added; egress windows
- Demolition, interior or exterior; pool demolition
- Pools, hot tubs, spas and tennis courts
- Chimney and fireplace rebuilds; accessibility ramps
Systems
- Electrical wiring, panel changes, service upgrades, relocations and meter cans
- Furnaces, air conditioners, coils, condensers and heat pumps
- Ductwork and new venting
- Water heaters, re-piping and moving drains
- Gas lines, backwater valves and sump pumps
- Generators and solar panels
- Lawn irrigation systems
- Commercial refrigeration units
Roof repairs covering less than 25% of the roof need no permit. Drainage permits are separate Public Works applications, and every plan must also meet the City’s zoning regulations.
Who issues building permits in Prairie Village?
Community Development handles plan review, building permits, inspections and property maintenance code enforcement. Mitch Dringman is the Building Official.
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Get a free quote →| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | City Hall, 7700 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208 |
| Permits and inspections | 913-385-4604, permits@prairievillageks.gov |
| Building Official | 913-385-4687 |
| Online | OpenGov for building permits and contractor licences |
| Public Works (drainage and right-of-way) | 913-385-4647 |
| City Hall main line | 913-381-6464 |
City permits cover only property inside Prairie Village.
Prairie Village building permit fees
The City’s Building Permit/Plan Review Fees sheet took effect on January 1, 2022. Most permits are priced on the value of the work, which the Building Official sets during plan review from the latest International Code Council Building Valuation Data; the City has adopted the August 2026 table, which lists $177.63 per sq ft for a type V-B one- or two-family house, with deductions such as 50% for a basement finish.
| Value of work | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 to $500 | $22 |
| $501 to $2,000 | $22 plus $2.75 for each additional $100 or fraction |
| $2,001 to $25,000 | $63 plus $12.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $25,001 to $50,000 | $352 plus $9 for each additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $50,001 to $100,000 | $580 plus $6.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $100,001 to $500,000 | $895 plus $5 for each additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $500,001 to $1 million | $2,855 plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction |
| Over $1 million | $4,955 plus $2.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction |
Residential plan review is a flat $100, and commercial plan review is 65% of the total building permit fee. For example, a home project valued at $300,000 pays $895 plus 200 × $5, a $1,895 permit, plus $100 for plan review. The sheet also lists a $5 technology fee.
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Get a free quote →| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential re-roof | $45 (commercial re-roofs are priced on value) |
| Fence or retaining wall | $45 |
| Residential deck; spa or hot tub | $40 |
| Shed | $25 |
| Solar panels | $0 |
| New footing or foundation / foundation repair | $55 / $30 |
| Lawn irrigation | $30 |
| Demolition | $275 residential, $500 commercial; interior or pool demolition $50 |
| Plan review addendum | $50 residential, $250 commercial |
| Re-inspection | $75 |
| After-hours inspection | $50 an hour |
| Certificate of occupancy / temporary certificate | $20 / $100 |
| Construction noise sign (certain sites) | $50 |
Trade work and contractor licences
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work is permitted by Community Development like the other projects on the list above, and most permits are priced on the value of the work. Electrical services are inspected before the City releases them to Evergy for power.
Every general contractor and subcontractor needs a Prairie Village contractor licence, bought on OpenGov for $75 and valid for 12 months. The City will not issue it without an active Johnson County licence for these classes: general (A), building (B), residential (C), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, swimming pool, roofing, fire protection and wood framing. Sign, fence, utility and concrete contractors need only the City licence for permitted work. Roofers must also be registered with the Kansas Attorney General.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →What to submit
New home
- Application on OpenGov
- A site plan drawn to scale from a boundary survey by a Kansas registered land surveyor, showing lot lines, easements, existing and proposed structures, distances to neighboring structures within 25 ft, sewer manhole elevations and building coverage
- Plans meeting the 2018 codes as amended in Chapter 4 of the municipal code
- For R-1A and R-1B lots, compliance with the neighborhood design guidelines, and the notice of demolition or new home form for teardowns
Commercial
- Plans sealed by a Kansas registered design professional
- Cover sheet with codes, square footage, occupant load, construction type and occupancy
- Site plan with utilities, hydrants and water main flow data, parking, grading and flood zone
- Accessibility details and a list of special inspections, with a statement from the inspection agency
For a fence or retaining wall, upload a plot plan with the location, dimensions and materials; retaining walls over 4 ft need sealed plans. Plans are reviewed in the order received, revisions included, in about two weeks on average.
How to get a Prairie Village building permit
New homes and major additions in R-1A and R-1B must follow the neighborhood design guidelines.
Each contractor buys a City licence on OpenGov, backed by a Johnson County licence where required.
Upload the plans and site plan; file any drainage permit separately with Public Works.
Expect about two weeks; the Building Official also sets the value of the work.
Pay the permit and plan review fees, and post the construction noise sign where one is required.
Schedule each inspection at 913-385-4604 or by email, through to the final.
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The permit holder schedules each inspection by calling 913-385-4604 or emailing permits@prairievillageks.gov. Depending on the project, the City inspects:
- Setback, for new construction and additions
- Footing and foundation walls, before concrete
- Ground rough-in, before plastic, gravel and slab
- Building rough-in of structure and all trades, before walls and ceilings are covered
- Insulation and windows, to the City’s amended climate zone 4 table
- Gas piping and appliances; electrical service; fireplaces and flues
- Mid-phase roof, before the deck and flashing are covered
- Fences, hot tubs, pools and spas
- Final occupancy, needed on every permit except roofs
A failed inspection needs a re-inspection, which costs $75. Concrete poured in cold weather without the protection set out in the City’s policy needs a sealed third-party test report before the rough-in inspection.
Local Prairie Village details
Codes: the City has used the 2018 International Codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code, as amended, since June 1, 2021. After a 2026 state law let smaller new homes stay on 2018 codes, staff recommended staying on the 2018 codes but tightening the energy code. Ordinance 2518, adopted on August 3, 2026 and effective January 1, 2027, tightens the 2018 energy provisions for new homes: above-grade wood frame walls go from R-15 to R-20 (or R-13 plus R-5 continuous), and the ERI or HERS score from 68 to 62 or lower.
Construction noise: under Ordinance 2427, work is allowed from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends and federal holidays between May 15 and September 15, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day the rest of the year.
Fences and sheds: fences may not exceed 6 ft, or 8 ft within the building setbacks (tennis court enclosures 12 ft), and fences on corner lots get an on-site check before the permit is issued. One small storage shed is allowed per lot, up to 10 ft tall and 3 ft from the side and rear lines; anything over 120 sq ft is treated as a major accessory structure and priced on value.
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Get a free quote →Driveways and drainage: driveway replacements and drainage work go through Public Works (913-385-4647).
Kansas building code
Kansas has no general statewide building code: each city and county adopts and amends its own. A few state rules apply everywhere, led by the Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Kansas rules
Official Prairie Village permit resources
- Prairie Village Permits & Inspections: permit list, licensing and inspections
- Prairie Village Community Development contacts
- Prairie Village OpenGov permit and licence portal
- Prairie Village Building Permit/Plan Review Fees and August 2026 valuation table (PDF)
- Prairie Village new home permit requirements (PDF)
- Prairie Village commercial building and tenant finish requirements (PDF)
- Prairie Village roofing permit requirements (PDF)
- Prairie Village fence and retaining wall requirements (PDF)
- Prairie Village drainage and right-of-way permits
- Prairie Village City Council agendas and minutes
- Johnson County Contractor Licensing
Inspections are where schedules slip.
Get a free quote →Prairie Village permit FAQs
How much is a building permit in Prairie Village?
Most permits are priced on the value of the work. A $300,000 project pays $1,895, plus $100 for residential plan review; commercial plan review is 65% of the permit fee.
How long does plan review take?
About two weeks on average. Plans, including revisions, are reviewed in the order they arrive.
Do I need a permit for a new roof?
Yes, if 25% or more of the roof is replaced. A residential re-roof permit costs $45, and the roofer needs City and Johnson County licences and a Kansas roofing registration.
Do I need a permit for a fence or shed?
Yes. Every fence and retaining wall needs a permit ($45), and a shed permit costs $25.
How do I schedule an inspection?
Call 913-385-4604 or email permits@prairievillageks.gov. Every permit except a roof needs a final inspection.
Which building codes does Prairie Village use?
The 2018 International Codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code, as amended by the City, with energy code changes adopted in August 2026.
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