Licensing & Permitting

Roeland Park is a great place to do business. Find the resources for starting a business.

Roeland Park requires businesses operating within the city limits to obtain a business license. This includes businesses located in other cities performing work in Roeland Park, including contractors and tree companies.

Those interested in submitting an application for a Rezoning, Development Plan Approval, and/or Special Use Permit can check out our current land use calendar for information on submission deadlines.

You can find a list of our current fees and charges here.

You can fax PDF applications to the City at 913-722-3713.

Animal Licenses, Business Licenses and Rental Licenses

• Animal License Application (online)
• Animal License Variance Request (online)
• Animal License Variance Request (PDF)
• Garage Sale Permit and Payment form
• Massage Therapist & Massage Therapy Business License Applications (PDF)
• Occupational/Business License Application
• Rental License Application (includes long-term and short-term rental)
• Short-Term Rental during the World Cup Application

Building and Construction Permits

The City is on the 2018 version of the International Building Code and related codes. For more information about local amendments, building and zoning requirements, check out our municipal code.

• Building Permit Application Form
  • List of required inspections  (please allow 24 hrs notice when requesting inspections)
  • Permit Fees
• Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
• Development Plan Application and Packet (PDF)
• Right of Way Permit Application
• Right-of-Way Surety Bond Form (PDF)
• Sign Permit Application
• Variance Application - Board of Zoning Appeals (PDF)
• Dumpster/Storage POD Permit Application

Development and Incentives

• Community Improvement District Policy and Applications (PDF)
• Development Plan Application and Packet (PDF)
• Planning and Zoning Rule Exception Application
• Redevelopment Districts Map

Special Events and Special Use Permits

• Fireworks Display Permit (PDF)
• Mobile Food Unit Licensing Application (online) 
• Mobile Food Unit Licensing Application (PDF)
• Parade Permit (PDF)
• Special Events Permit Application
• Special Use Permit Application (PDF)
• Driveway Stay Permit Application (PDF)
• Special Use Permit - In-Home Daycare (PDF)
• Special Use Permit Application (PDF)
• Temporary Street Closure Request
• Transient Merchant Vendor Application (PDF) (there are no current permits approved or pending at this time)