Permit & Application Center

Planning Application Center

View planning application checklists and plan requirements for rezoning, plats, conditional uses, site plans, variances, vacations, and sign plans.

Building permits and land use applications can now be submitted electronically, via mail, or dropped off at City Hall. Please follow the instructions to assist you in submitting your proposal or for resubmitting documents. You may also submit select permits and license applications by visiting our Citizens Self Service Portal.

• Building Permit and Development Submittal Instructions
• Cut Off Dates for Development Projects

Citizens Self Service Portal

The Citizens Self Service (CSS) Portal allows the City to accept select permit and license applications, and payments online. Before you can submit applications online, you must create a new account and be approved. If you previously had an account with the Citizen Access Portal, you will need to create a new account with the CSS. Citizen Self Service Portal customers will be responsible for service fees if paying by credit/debit cards. Credit/debit card fees include 3.29% for online transactions and 2.99% for in-person fees. You may also be responsible for any fees associated with your credit or bank accounts. There will be a $20 service fee for all returned items.

Visit the Citizens' Self-Service Portal

Change of Occupancy or Use — Commercial Buildings

Changing the occupancy or use of an existing commercial building or space requires a building permit. Review the Change of Occupancy or Use requirements for the permit process, required plans, inspections, Certificate of Occupancy, and occupancy classifications.

For assistance, contact the Codes Support Representative at 816-220-4565.

Building Inspections

As of June 1, 2026, inspection requests must be made by 3 p.m. the day before the requested inspection date.

Requests received after 3 p.m. may be scheduled for the next available business day based on inspector availability. Same-day inspections will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for life-safety concerns.

If work is not ready when the inspector arrives, the inspection may be recorded as failed, a reinspection fee may apply, and the project may be delayed.

To request a building inspection, call the Building Inspection Hotline at 816-228-0104.

Review Residential Inspections or Commercial Inspections for additional scheduling and preparation guidance.

Fire Alarms & Sprinkler Systems

Central Jackson County Fire Protection District now requires permits for Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems.

Please contact CJCFPD or Southern Jackson County Fire Protection District for permit requirements.