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

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City of Mission - Community Development Department

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Mission, KS, issued by City of Mission - Community Development Department. The city's Roofing Permit Requirements sheet states: "A building permit is required for all re-roof projects (residential and commercial) in the City of Mission." It adds: "The fee for a roof permit is based upon the project valuation provided on the application.".

Roof code checklist: Mission, KS

ItemAnswerCode citeSourceVerified
Permit to replace a roofYesRe-Roof-Requirements-2024.pdf2026-10-17
Repair permit thresholdNot published
Layer limit / roof-overNot published
Deck & sheathingNot published
Drip edgeNot published
Ice & water shieldNot published
Mid-roof inspectionYesRe-Roof-Requirements-2024.pdf2026-10-17
Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofingNot published
Wind design criteriaNot published
Adopted codePublishedmissionks.org2026-10-17
Contractor license / registrationYesksrevisor.gov2026-10-17
Sales & use taxPublishedksrevenue.gov2026-10-17

Each row comes from the sourced record on this page; full wording is in the table below. "Not published" means no official source for that item was found when the record was last verified.

Jurisdiction
City of Mission, Kansas
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
6090 Woodson Street, Mission, KS 66202
Contact
  • url: https://www.missionks.org/city-services/licenses-and-permits/commercial-building-permits-and-codes/
  • phone: 913-676-8360
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 Building Permits + Codes page states: "All contractors performing work in the city must be licensed with the Johnson County Contractor Licensing Program. Current license numbers are entered and verified with the permit application."
Permit process note
The city's Roofing Permit Requirements sheet states: "A building permit is required for all re-roof projects (residential and commercial) in the City of Mission." It adds: "The fee for a roof permit is based upon the project valuation provided on the application."
Adopted code
The city's Building Permits + Codes page states: "The City of Mission has adopted the 2024 edition of the International Codes, the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code, and the 2017 edition of the A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, with amendments as identified in the Mission Municipal Code." The list includes the International Residential Code, and the page adds: "The City will transition to the newly adopted codes effective October 1, 2026." The city's 2024 Building Code Adoption page lists the 2024 International Residential Code as Article III of Chapter 500 and the City Council adoption meeting as July 15, 2026. That page also notes that under Kansas Senate Bill 418 a new single-family home of 2,500 square feet or less may be built to the unamended 2018 IRC.
Mid-roof inspection
Required — The city's Roofing Permit Requirements sheet states: "A midphase inspection (old roofing removed and new roofing begun) is mandatory for all re-roofs requiring a permit. A final inspection is also performed upon completion of the roof. All inspections must be scheduled through the online portal."
Sales & use tax
Mission's combined sales tax rate is 9.725% (Kansas state 6.5% + Johnson County 1.475% + City of Mission 1.75%), per the Kansas Department of Revenue's Pub. 1700 jurisdiction rate table effective October 1, 2026. Pub. 1700 also lists 3 special districts inside the city (community improvement, transportation development or STAR bond districts); 3 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 Mission Community Development Department issues building permits in the City of Mission, Kansas (Johnson County), from 6090 Woodson Street. The city says it has adopted the 2024 International Residential Code, with the transition to the new codes effective October 1, 2026. 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: Mission, KS

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

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

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

Yes.

What building code does Mission, KS use?

The city's Building Permits + Codes page states: "The City of Mission has adopted the 2024 edition of the International Codes, the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code, and the 2017 edition of the A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, with amendments as identified in the Mission Municipal Code." The list includes the International Residential Code, and the page adds: "The City will transition to the newly adopted codes effective October 1, 2026." The city's 2024 Building Code Adoption page lists the 2024 International Residential Code as Article III of Chapter 500 and the City Council adoption meeting as July 15, 2026. That page also notes that under Kansas Senate Bill 418 a new single-family home of 2,500 square feet or less may be built to the unamended 2018 IRC.

Is a mid-roof inspection required in Mission, KS?

Yes. The city's Roofing Permit Requirements sheet states: "A midphase inspection (old roofing removed and new roofing begun) is mandatory for all re-roofs requiring a permit. A final inspection is also performed upon completion of the roof. All inspections must be scheduled through the online portal."