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City of Hesston - City Office

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Hesston, KS, issued by City of Hesston - City Office. The city's Building Permits & Fees page lists a "Building Permit (includes electrical, plumbing, & roofing)," with the fee based on the total building or project valuation, starting at $25.00 for a valuation up to $2,000. Applications, payment and other required information go to the City of Hesston at 115 E Smith St.

Jurisdiction
City of Hesston, Kansas
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
115 E Smith St, Hesston, KS 67062
Contact
  • url: https://www.hesstonks.gov/how_do_i/permits_licenses_and_fees/building_permits_and_fees.php
  • phone: 620-327-4412
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 Building Permits & Fees page states: "All contractors, electricians, and plumbers must have a license with the City of Hesston before a permit is approved." Its Licensing & Fees page lists a city Contractors License, expiring December 31 every year, as "Required for re-roofing, & egress windows," in Classes A through D, and lists among the requirements a copy of current liability insurance and "Registration number with the State Attorneys Office (Roofers Only)". A home owner doing the work personally needs no license, but permits and inspections still apply.
Permit process note
The city's Building Permits & Fees page lists a "Building Permit (includes electrical, plumbing, & roofing)," with the fee based on the total building or project valuation, starting at $25.00 for a valuation up to $2,000. Applications, payment and other required information go to the City of Hesston at 115 E Smith St.
Adopted code
The city's Building Permits & Fees page states: "City of Hesston has adopted International Building Code (IBC) 2012 Edition," and cites City Code Chapter IV, Article 4. The page names no International Residential Code edition.
Sales & use tax
Hesston's combined sales tax rate is 8.5% (Kansas state 6.5% + Harvey County 2% + City of Hesston 0%), per the Kansas Department of Revenue's Pub. 1700 jurisdiction rate table effective October 1, 2026. 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 Hesston's City Office issues building permits in the City of Hesston, Kansas (Harvey County), from 115 E Smith St. The city's permit page states that it has adopted the International Building Code, 2012 Edition. 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: Hesston, KS

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

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

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

Yes.

What building code does Hesston, KS use?

The city's Building Permits & Fees page states: "City of Hesston has adopted International Building Code (IBC) 2012 Edition," and cites City Code Chapter IV, Article 4. The page names no International Residential Code edition.