Permits, Inspections & Reports

Permits

Permits may be required for structural additions, deletions, electrical, plumbing and mechanical changes. Some examples are roof replacements, a new panel box, new bathroom, and HVAC changes.
To see a complete list of improvements that require a permit or do not require a permit, see Building Permit requirements(PDF, 204KB) or contact us at (816) 331-4331.

All permits, licenses, and planning projects must be submitted through the City of Belton's online eTRAKiT portal. This new site allows users to submit applications, schedule inspections, and track internal reviews and scheduling through their dashboard. Please see the following guides for assistance:

How to Register(PDF, 201KB) | Scheduling Inspections(PDF, 278KB)

Apply for Building Permit

Any Building Permit Questions Can be Sent to Madison Rust 

Permit Fees

Permit fees are primarily based on the value of the project and are calculated in accordance with the fee schedule(PDF, 1MB) located in the Unified Development Code. 

Per UDC Sec. 10-1(c), any work requiring a permit that commences before obtaining the necessary permits is subject to a fee double the original permit fee. 

How to Schedule a Building Inspection

Starting Monday, October 28, 2024, all permits, licenses, and planning projects must be submitted through the City of Belton's new online eTRAKiT portal. This new site will allow users to submit applications, schedule inspections, and track internal review and scheduling through their dashboard. This new system will help streamline the permit, project, and license submittal, review, approval, and inspection processes. Additionally, an improved and expanded online payment system will accompany this new site. Please see the following guides for assistance:

How to Register(PDF, 201KB) | Scheduling Inspections(PDF, 278KB)

Schedule an Inspection

Inspection Guidebook(PDF, 786KB)

The City has instituted a policy of next-day scheduling for building inspections. Scheduling by 4:30 p.m. means your requested inspection will be scheduled for the following business day. Inspections received after 4:30 p.m. will try to be accommodated, but not guaranteed.

Helpful Links

Commercial-Inspection-List.pdf(PDF, 52KB)

Residential-Inspection-List.pdf(PDF, 53KB)

On September 27, 2022, the City Council approved the adoption of the 2018 International Building and Fire Codes and 2017 National Electrical Code, effective January 1, 2023. The currently adopted 2012 International Building and Fire Codes and 2011 National Electrical Code may be utilized until December 31, 2022, after which all new permit applications must comply with the newly adopted codes. See the following Ordinances for adopted codes and local amendments.

Ordinance No. 2022-4738 - Building Codes(PDF, 1MB)

Ordinance No. 2022-4739 - Fire Codes(PDF, 956KB)

Community Development has developed an assortment of guides to help aid in the understanding, design, and submittal of a variety of permit applications. If you need more information on the process of development in Belton, we recommend signing up for a Pre-Application meeting to get personalized help.

Permit & Zoning Guides

• Deck-Guidelines(PDF, 7MB)
• Accessory-Structure-Handout(PDF, 1MB)
• Basement-Finish(PDF, 113KB)
• Demo-Handout(PDF, 21KB)
• POD-Personal-Storage-Unit(PDF, 209KB)
• Driveway-Standards(PDF, 319KB)
• Room-Addition(PDF, 106KB)
• Single-Family-Dwelling-Guidelines(PDF, 106KB)
• Pools and Spas Handout(PDF, 110KB)
• Commercial-Permit-Submission-Information(PDF, 50KB)
• Planning-Application-Checklists(PDF, 305KB)
• New Residential Construction Submission Information(PDF, 464KB)
• Fence-Handout(PDF, 2MB)
• Home-Occupations(PDF, 96KB)
• Political-Signs(PDF, 148KB)
• Ice-and-Water-Shield-Requirement(PDF, 129KB)
• Fireworks-packet.pdf(PDF, 723KB) (reviewed by the Fire Department)