Permits, Licenses + Inspections Directory

This page includes a list of all permits, licenses, and inspections required the city issues or requires.

ePLACE – Apply for Permits, Plans, Licenses + Inspections Online

You can apply for many permits through ePLACE, the City’s online permitting system.

The City of Overland Park upgraded its authenticated security with ePLACE. If you are a returning user, register with the same email address used previously to gain access to all of your cases.

ePLACE Resources:

• ePLACE Video Tutorial
• ePLACE Registration Guide
• For additional assistance, please email [email protected].

Construction, Home Improvement + Development Permits

Follow the links below for more information about individual construction-related permits the City requires. For more information, contact the Plans Examiner of the Day at 913-895-6225.

• Commercial Permits
• Residential Permits
• Right of Way Permit

Pools + Spas

Follow the links below for more information about permits the city requires for pools and spas.

• Pool/spa building permit
• Public and semi-public pool/spa annual permit

Animals + Pets

• Breeder license
• Pet license
• Chicken license
• Special animal permit (for multiple animals)
• Dangerous animal permit

Alarm Systems

• Alarm users permit

Fire + Burning

• Fire inspections
• Open burn permit

Special Events

Follow the link below for more information about permits the City requires for special events. Not all events will require these permits.

• Special event permits

Restaurants, Liquor + Food Trucks

Follow the links below for more information about permits the City requires for events. Not all events will require these permits.

• Drinking establishment, private clubs, and caterers license
• Food service establishment license
• Liquor licenses

Rental Properties

• Rental licensing and inspection

Business Licenses + Permits

Follow the links below for more information about business permits the city requires. Not all events will require these permits.

• Contractor licensing
• Home-based businesses
• Massage therapist/establishment license
• Pawnbroker’s license
• Precious metal dealer’s license
• Scrap metal dealers license
• Taxis/limousine license
• Trash hauler permit

Signs + Sign Placement

• Special event permit (for banners, temporary signs, sky dancers, balloons, etc.)
• Sign permit
• Political/campaign signs