Securing a commercial permit in Kansas City, Missouri can be a frustrating process — especially when you’re dealing with complex submittal requirements, multiple departments, and tight project timelines. Whether you’re a contractor, architect, or property owner, our Kansas City permit expediters help you avoid the red tape and get your project approved on time.
We work directly with the City Planning & Development Department and the Kansas City Development Services Division, giving us deep knowledge of how to move permits through the system — quickly, correctly, and with fewer delays.
Our team in-person interactions with the Permit Center. We can pick up and drop off applications and corrections so you don’t have to send your team across town or lose time chasing approvals.
Permit Place custom due diligence reports contain answers to important questions about costs, timeframes, and potential issues you’ll face. Confidently make decisions and prepare for smooth plan reviews and approvals.
From zoning checks and plan preparation to submission, reviewer coordination, and permit issuance, we manage the entire permitting process. We work with all relevant city departments — including Building Safety, Planning, Public Works, and Fire Prevention.
We’ve supported projects ranging from restaurants and retail spaces in Crossroads to office renovations and mixed-use developments throughout the metro area. We know how to navigate Kansas City’s review processes and avoid the common setbacks that stall projects.
We work directly with the City Planning & Development Department, including the Permit Center, Planning & Zoning Division, and Fire Marshal. Whether your project is in downtown KCMO, the Plaza, or Northland, we know what to expect — and how to prepare for it.
Our clients get 24/7 access to project updates through our online permit tracking portal, plus a dedicated permit manager who handles all city communication and keeps your team in the loop.
We know which forms, documents, and drawings the city requires and how to avoid resubmittals. Our experience helps us prepare complete submittals and work proactively with reviewers to keep your project moving.
Don’t let permitting delays eat into your schedule. Let our Kansas City expediting team manage every step — from zoning and plan check to final approval.
Our Kansas City permit expediters handle every part of the process — from research to final approvals.
We’ve helped hundreds of companies streamline their permit approvals in Kansas City and across the country.
Timelines vary. Some minor permits can be issued within days, while larger commercial projects requiring plan review may take 3–5 weeks or longer. We’ll help estimate your timeline and reduce delays wherever possible.
Yes, Kansas City, Missouri, offers an expedited permit review process for certain projects. The Development Services division has options for expediting reviews, including a scheduled express review and potentially a one-stop permit for minor scope of work.
Yes — Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We support projects across Missouri, Kansas, and throughout the U.S. Our team can help manage regional or nationwide permitting efforts with consistent service and results.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Kansas City projects and discuss how our experts can help.
