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Kansas City, MO
MOCity Planning & Development — Permits Division
Contact Information
📞 Phone: (816) 513-1500, option 1
📧 Email: compassKC@kcmo.org
📍 Address: City Hall, 5th Floor (walk-in available M-F)
🕐 Hours: Monday–Friday (contact for specific hours)
Online Portal
System: CompassKC (custom/proprietary)
💡 Walk-in applicants must apply online via CompassKC BEFORE arriving at City Hall. Registration is free.
Permit Types Available
- ✓ Building (commercial & residential)
- ✓ Electrical
- ✓ Plumbing
- ✓ Mechanical
- ✓ Demolition
- ✓ Public Works permits
General Residential Requirements
- • Contact Kansas City, MO directly for detailed residential permit requirements.
Fee Information
- 💰 Fee schedule located in Article 1 Section 18 of the Building Code
- 💰 Permit fees based on total cost of construction
- 💰 Projects with valuations of $100,000+ may have split fee payments
- 💰 Fee schedule: https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/city-planning-development/building-and-development-fee-schedule
Contractor Licensing
- 🔧 KCMO oversees contractor licensing through the Permits Division
Inspection Process
- 🔍 Contact Kansas City, MO directly for inspection process details.
Things to Know
- 💡 Walk-in applicants must apply online via CompassKC BEFORE arriving at City Hall
- 💡 Must sign in at front counter and may be asked for valid ID (driver's license or KC Fountain Card)
- 💡 CompassKC links multiple city departments — one-stop shop for permits, plans, payments