New Home/Additions
On May 1, 2020, the City of Leavenworth adopted the 2018 International Code.
City of Leavenworth DOES NOT require a Business license or Contractor's license for General Contractors
Please see the bottom of this page for permit applications. Email all permit applications to the Inspections Department at permits@firstcity.org
Information required for New Single Family Homes, Duplexes and Additions:
- Permit application - must include Finished, Unfinished and Garage square footage
- Building plans - plans for construction of the home or addition
- Elevation plans - must show home or addition elevations for foundation & sidewalk and/driveway elevations
- Separate M.E.P. trade permits will be required, please visit the M.E.P. Trade license & permit page
- Land Disturbance Permit - this is required for any new home, duplex & additions for dirt work
- Site Plan
What is a site plan for a New Home, New Duplex, and Addition?
A site plan is a drawing that shows your property boundaries, the house, and other major structures, it also shows the set back distances between the property boundaries and the main structure, and it will also need to include erosion control measures for the Land Disturbance Permit. For new homes, it is required to have a site plan drawn up by a State of Kansas licensed surveyor. Site plans must also include sewer connections to sewer main. Please note there may be sewer connection fees.
For set back requirements and questions please contact Community Development at 913-680-2626
