Building Permits & Fees
All contractors, electricians, and plumbers must have a license with the City of Hesston before a permit is approved. If you are a home owner and doing the work yourself, no license is required however, permits and inspections still apply.
For questions about the different kinds of permits and their fees call: (620) 327-4412
Stop by or send your application, payment, and other required information to:
City of Hesston
115 E Smith St
Hesston KS 67062
- Building Permit (includes electrical, plumbing, & roofing)
Based on the total building/project valuation
Building Permit Application form (pdf)Valuation Amount Fee $0 $2,000 $25.00 $2,001 $5,000 $35.00 $5,001 $10,000 $70.00 $10,001 $50,000 $100.00 $50,001 $100.000 $150.00 $100,001 $500.000 $275.00 $500,001 $1,000,000 $350.00 $1,000,001 on up $500.00 plus $0.50 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof
New Building Utility Charges
Item Size Cost Tax Total Account Set Up Fee 19.61 0.39 *$20.00 Gas Meter & Line (275 cf) 1,323.50 112.50 *$1,436.00 (415 cf) 1,579.50 134.26 $1,713.76 Gas Line Replacement 315.00 26.78 $341.78 Water Meter (1") 1,550.00 0.00 *$1,550.00 (1.5") 2,303.00 0.00 $2,303.00 (2") 2,654.00 0.00 $2,654.00 Sewer Connection (tap line) 20.00 0.00 *$20.00 *Normal Residential Charges
- Demolition Permit (no contractors license needed)
$15 - Electrical Permit only
$25 per inspection- Permanent Meter
- Rough Electric
- Final
- Fence Permit (no contractors license needed)
$15 - Irrigation Permit (no contractors license needed)
$15 - Moving a Building (no contractors license needed)
No Fee, but must call with date & time of move! - Plumbing Permit only (only needed if over $500.00)
$45 (includes $15 permit fee, $15 inspection fee, & $15 additional inspection fee)
Plumbing Permit Application form (pdf) - Sign Permit (no contractors license needed)
$15 - Right-of-Way Permit (Permit for work on City Right-of-Way, City Easement, & City Property)
No Fee
Right-of-Way Permit (pdf) - Water Well (for digging of well no contractors license needed)
No Fee, Call Kansas Department of Agriculture, Manhattan office at (785) 564-6700.
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