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Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Great Bend, KS?

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City of Great Bend - Building Inspections

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Great Bend, KS, issued by City of Great Bend - Building Inspections. The Building Inspections page states: "A permit is required for all work performed by contractors or homeowners," and lists "roof repairs" among the common work that requires permits. The city publishes a separate Roofing Permit Application, which asks for the number of current layers, the number of squares and whether re-sheeting is required, and requires the applicant to initial the statement "ALL EXISTING ROOFING APPLICATIONS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE RE-APPLICATION." The application also carries the note "Ice Barrier is not required" and a line for the contractor's "State Roofer #.".

Jurisdiction
City of Great Bend, Kansas
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
1217 Williams, Great Bend, KS 67530
Contact
  • url: https://www.greatbendks.gov/departments/building_inspections/index.php
  • phone: 620-793-4106
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required About Kansas roofing contractor registration
Registration details
  • state_level: A KANSAS ROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. K.S.A. 50-6,123(a)(1): "No person shall engage in the business of or act in the capacity of a roofing contractor within this state without having a valid registration certificate as required by this act." K.S.A. 50-6,122(a)(1) defines a roofing contractor as any person, including a subcontractor and nonresident contractor, who in the ordinary course of business "Engages in the business of commercial or residential roofing services for a fee" or offers or solicits roofing-related services. Section 50-6,122(a)(2) excludes a person doing demolition or debris cleanup, "a person working under the direct supervision of the roofing contractor and who is hired by such roofing contractor as an employee or day laborer," and an "exempt general contractor," a general contractor meeting the conditions of 50-6,122(e) (among them, that roofing is no more than 50% of the project cost, or that roofing is subcontracted to a registered roofer, and no door-to-door sales). This record does not decide whether a given reader falls inside any exclusion. Under K.S.A. 50-6,128 the annual fee is set by the Attorney General, may not exceed $500, and the certificate expires June 30 each year. Working unregistered carries civil penalties under K.S.A. 50-636 (50-6,123(b)).
  • city_level: The city's Contractor / Trade Licensing page states: "All contractors are required to be licensed prior to working in the City of Great Bend." The city issues a Class D Roofing Unlimited Contractor license, limited to "installation, repair and replacement of roof coverings," and a Class E Roofing Limited Contractor license, limited to "the installation, repair, and replacement of residential steep roof coverings." Both require proof of a minimum exam score of 75% and proof of general liability insurance. The page adds: "all contractors performing roofing work are required to hold a State of Kansas Roofer Registration certificate in addition to their City of Great Bend license."
Permit process note
The Building Inspections page states: "A permit is required for all work performed by contractors or homeowners," and lists "roof repairs" among the common work that requires permits. The city publishes a separate Roofing Permit Application, which asks for the number of current layers, the number of squares and whether re-sheeting is required, and requires the applicant to initial the statement "ALL EXISTING ROOFING APPLICATIONS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE RE-APPLICATION." The application also carries the note "Ice Barrier is not required" and a line for the contractor's "State Roofer #."
Adopted code
The city's Building Permits page, under "Current Adopted Codes," states: "The City of Great Bend currently has the following codes adopted:" the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code and 2017 National Electrical Code. The city's Roofing Permit Application is headed "2018 IBC/IRC."
Sales & use tax
Great Bend's combined sales tax rate is 8.7% (Kansas state 6.5% + Barton County 1% + City of Great Bend 1.2%), per the Kansas Department of Revenue's Pub. 1700 jurisdiction rate table effective October 1, 2026. Pub. 1700 also lists 4 special districts inside the city (community improvement, transportation development or STAR bond districts); 4 of them carry a higher combined rate at their listed addresses. Per KDOR Pub. KS-1525, "Services performed to install or apply tangible personal property are exempt from sales tax when the services involve the original construction, reconstruction, restoration, remodeling, renovation, repair or replacement of a residence," so residential re-roof labor is exempt. Materials are not: contractors "are considered to be the final user or consumer of the materials they install for others, and must pay Kansas sales or use tax on them."

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The City of Great Bend's Building Inspections department issues building permits in the City of Great Bend, Kansas (Barton County), from 1217 Williams. The city says it has adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. This listing covers the office's contact details, the Kansas roofing contractor registration rule and the local sales tax rate, and the code facts quoted below; it does not cover every local permit rule.

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Roofing questions: Great Bend, KS

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Great Bend, KS?

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Great Bend, KS.

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in Great Bend, KS?

Yes.

What building code does Great Bend, KS use?

The city's Building Permits page, under "Current Adopted Codes," states: "The City of Great Bend currently has the following codes adopted:" the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code and 2017 National Electrical Code. The city's Roofing Permit Application is headed "2018 IBC/IRC."