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The Permits Division issues construction related permits, zoning determinations, zoning clearances for business licenses, and zoning conformation verification letters. The Permits Division also processes applications related to construction permits from initial submittal to permit issuance.  Staff also oversees contractor licensing.

Walk-in Customer Hours

Applicants for building permits may come into City Hall 5th floor to speak with a Permit Technician in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (excluding observed holidays). Walk-in customers are advised to arrive on the 5th floor no later than 3:45 PM to ensure timely service. Walk-in customers are served on a strict first come first serve basis.

Exceptions to these walk-in hours are:

• Emergency Permit situations
• Homeowners for work being performed by the homeowner
• Zoning Clearances for Business Licenses
• Permit Technicians weekly staff meeting, every Thursday 9:00-10:00 AM

Please be sure to bring any applicable CompassKC application numbers or site address, and any applicable information for your project or question. Walk-in applicants are expected to apply for their permit applications online via CompassKC prior to arriving at City Hall.  This is intended to help ensure seamless and expedient service by city staff.  Please visit our CompassKC Help Guides for more information.  

Walk-in customers will be asked to sign in at the front counter and may be asked to show valid identification (e.g., driver's license, KC Fountain Card).

You may also contact us at (816) 513-1500 option 1, or email us at cdpermits@kcmo.org.