Licensing & Permitting

Roeland Park is a great place to do business. Find the resources for starting a business.

Roeland Park requires businesses operating within the city limits to obtain a business license. This includes businesses located in other cities performing work in Roeland Park, including contractors and tree companies.

Those interested in submitting an application for a Rezoning, Development Plan Approval, and/or Special Use Permit can check out our current land use calendar for information on submission deadlines.

You can fax PDF applications to the City at 913-722-3713.

Building and Construction Permits

• Building Permit Application Form
  List of required inspections  (please allow 24 hrs notice when requesting inspections)
• Development Plan Application and Packet (PDF)
• Right of Way Permit Application (PDF)
• Sign Permit Application
• Variance Application - Board of Zoning Appeals (PDF)
• Dumpster/Storage POD Permit Application
• Garage Sale Permit and Payment form

Development and Incentives

• Community Improvement District Policy and Applications (PDF)
• Development Plan Application and Packet (PDF)
• Redevelopment Districts Map

Animal license, Business License and Rental license 

• Animal License Application
• Massage Therapy Business Application (PDF)
• Occupational/Business License Application
• Rental License Application
• Short Term Rental Safety Checklist (PDF)

SPECIAL EVENTS AND SPECIAL USE PERMITs

• Special Events Permit Application
• Special Use Permit Application (PDF)
• Driveway Stay Permit Application (PDF)
• Special Use Permit - In-Home Daycare (PDF)
• Temporary Street Closure Request
• Transient Merchant Vendor Application (PDF) (there are no current permits approved or pending)