Building permits in Wichita, KS
Permits for Wichita are issued by Metropolitan Area Building & Construction Dept. (MABCD). Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- Metropolitan Area Building & Construction Dept. (MABCD)
- Phone
- 316-660-1840
- Portal
- mabcdportal.sedgwickcounty.org
Joint Wichita/Sedgwick County agency (portal-based, no walk-in). 271 W 3rd St N. Inspection scheduling (IVR) 316-660-9550.
What each job needs in Wichita
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with Metropolitan Area Building & Construction Dept. (MABCD) before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Kansas
No statewide general-contractor license — GC licensing is handled at the city/county level; the only statewide requirement is roofing-contractor registration with the Attorney General.
Issued by No statewide GC license (local licensing); Kansas Attorney General (roofing registration) · Verify a licence
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.