Pool + Spa Permits

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment permits the construction of new pools in the city, and permits and inspects the operations of all public and semi-public pools in the city annually.

Overland Park transfered public and semi-public pool and spa management to JCDHE:

  • All new commercial pools will require plan approval from JCDHE.
  • Licensing and inspection duties now fall under their expertise, ensuring the highest standards for aquatic safety.
  • A swimming pool permit from Overland Park must still be obtained before constructing a new pool.

For full details on pool regulations, visit the Johnson County Swimming Pools Program page.

Building Permit

 

A building permit is required for all new residential swimming pools that are 24 inches or greater in depth or have a filter system, heater or electrical lighting.

A complete set of plans must be submitted for the building permit. This includes a plot plan with

  • Proposed pool or spa location, showing distances to property lines
  • House and adjacent structures
  • Septic system tanks and lateral lines for lots without public sewers
  • Location and distance of overhead and underground electric lines
  • Fence or other pool enclosure
  • Provide a deck-framing plan where decks constructed of wood are used for walkways or supporting spas or hot tubs
  • Setbacks of deck or pool patio from property lines

Permit Fees

Permit fees are based on the valuation of the project.

Projects valued less than $5,000 – Permits for these projects are $30.

Projects valued between $5,000 and $19,000 – Permits for these projects are $50.

Projects valued more than than $19,001 – Permit fees for work valued over $19,000 are calculated using the valuation multiplied by .0050 rounded to the nearest dollar.

Submitting an Application

Submit the pool/spa building permit application and fees online through ePlace or in-person to the Planning and Development Services Department on the second floor of City Hall at 8500 Santa Fe Drive.