Inspections and Permits Division

The City of Leavenworth is now utilizing the 2018 International Codes. Please contact us for any questions regarding these changes: 913-684-0378 or permits@firstcity.org

For fence or sign permits please contact, Community Development at 913-680-2626.

The Inspection Division is responsible for enforcement of the codes and ordinances pertaining to building and construction inside the City limits of Leavenworth. Issuing permits and routine inspections for building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical. Building and construction activities in Leavenworth are required to meet a variety of building, fire and safety, zoning, flood and other regulations. These regulations guide the type/manner of construction, the use of buildings/land and the overall quality of the community. Prior to conducting any building, demolition, excavation/fill/grading, utility or construction activity.

Our goal is to complete the application review process as quickly as possible. The initial review may take up to 10 business days, depending on the complexity of the project and the current volume of applications under review. To help avoid delays, all required documents, including the Permit Application and Requirement Agreement Document, must be submitted at the time of the initial application submittal. We do not expedite plan reviews.

The review may take 3 to 5 weeks for commercial projects depending on the scope of the project. Please plan your project with this timeline in mind, to help avoid delays, all required documents must be submitted at the time of initial application submittal. We do not expedite plan reviews.

You should not start your project until after your application has received approval and a permit has been issued. Once the project begins, it is subject to various inspections and approvals prior to completion of the project. Please contact us at 913-684-0378 or email permits@firstcity.org to determine if your project will require a permit.