Building permits are issued by the Community Development Department. Building permits may be applied for in person at Shawnee City Hall or online through citizenserve.com/shawnee. Plans prepared by a design professional are required for all buildings including single family and two family residential structures. Permit guidelines are available for commercial, grading, tenant finish, retaining walls, single family dwelling, and demolition.

Building Permit Fees (pdf)

Commercial Permit Application (pdf)

New One or Two Family Residential Permit Application (pdf)

Residential Permit Application (pdf) 

Required Building Inspections and Notice (pdf)

Accessory Buildings (pdf)

Basement Finishes (pdf)

Decks (pdf)

Demolition Permits (pdf)

New Residential Building (pdf)

Fences (pdf)

House or Structure Moving (pdf)

Miscellaneous Permits

New Commercial Buildings (pdf)

Residential Foundation Guidelines (pdf)

Retaining Walls (pdf)

Roofed Additions (pdf)

Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs (pdf)

Tenant Finish Projects (pdf)

Basement Finish Guidelines (pdf)

Cold Weather Concreting Procedures (pdf)

Deck Guidelines (pdf)

Residential Foundation Guidelines (pdf)

Residential Garage Door Installation (pdf)

Site Checklist (pdf)

Stoop Flashing (pdf)

Stucco Application Guidelines (pdf)