Business License

No Prior Business Record in KCK

If your business is in Kansas City, KS, you must complete a zoning application.

All businesses physically located in KCK must register annually and pay an occupation tax as long as the business exists unless specifically exempted by ordinance.

For business being conducted from a commercial location

1. You will need to submit a Commercial Zoning Application(PDF, 195KB)
2. Once you receive zoning approval, you will need to contact our Building Inspection team at (913) 573-8620 to schedule your zoning inspection.
3. Once you complete your zoning inspection, you will fill out the Occupation Tax Application(PDF, 159KB)
4. Submit your application to businesslicense@wycokck.org or dropped off in person or mailed to our office at 4953 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66102.
   
   

For business being conducted from a residence

1. You will need to submit a Home Occupied Zoning Application(PDF, 180KB)
2. Once your zoning is approved, you will fill out the Home Business Occupation Tax Application(PDF, 160KB)
3. Submit your application to businesslicense@wycokck.org or dropped off in person or mailed to our office at 4953 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66102.
   
   

Businesses not located in, but engaged in business activities in KCK

Businesses not located in, but engaged in business activities in KCK, must register and pay an occupation tax for work being conducted in the city unless specifically exempted by ordinance.

Please submit your Occupation Tax Application(PDF, 159KB) to our office via email at businesslicense@wycokck.org or in person or by mail at 4953 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66102.

All businesses physically located in KCK must register annually and pay an occupation tax as long as the business exists unless specifically exempted by ordinance.

For business being conducted from a Commercial Location

1. You will need to fill out a Commercial Zoning Application(PDF, 99KB)
2. Once you receive zoning approval, contact our Building Inspection team at (913) 573-8620 to schedule your zoning inspection.
3. Once you successfully pass your zoning inspection, you will fill out the Occupation Tax Application(PDF, 159KB)
4. Submit your application to businesslicense@wycokck.org or dropped off in person or mailed to our office at 4953 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66102.
   
   

For business being conducted from a Residence

1. You will need to submit a Home Occupied Zoning Application(PDF, 16KB)
2. Once you receive your zoning approval, you will fill out the Home Business Occupation Tax Application(PDF, 160KB)
3. Submit your application to businesslicense@wycokck.org or dropped off in person or mailed to our office at 4953 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66102.
   
   

Businesses not located in, but engaged in business activities in KCK, must register and pay an Occupation Tax for work being conducted in the city, unless specifically exempted by ordinance.

Please submit your Occupation Tax Applicaiton(PDF, 159KB) to businesslicense@wycokck.org or in person or by mail at 4953 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66102.

Additional Requirements

The following special trade contractors must submit a $5000 surety bond. Use our fact sheets below if you don't have a surety bond through your insurance company. Please ensure you have submitted a signed face sheet along with the power of attorney page to businesslicense@wycokck.org as this will be needed to pull permits with Building Inspection.

• Electrical Bond(PDF, 9KB)
• Mechanical HVAC Bond(PDF, 9KB)
• Plumber's Bond(PDF, 60KB)
• Hauler's Bond(PDF, 60KB)
• Septic Tank Bond(PDF, 38KB)
• Sign Hanger Bond(PDF, 8KB)

Planning & Zoning

For all businesses physically located in Kansas City, KS, whether at commercial or residential property, the first step is always planning and zoning approval. Submitted through our office, planning and zoning will determine that the business activity is appropriate and within the permitted uses for that district zoning. For those who operate a business from home, there are restrictions on the type of activities that would be allowed and standards by which a business would need to operate. These restrictions are intended to help preserve and maintain property values. (I should not be allowed carte blanche to engage in an activity at my home that would negatively affect my neighbor’s property value). You can reach our Planning and Urban Design Department at (913) 573-5750 or planninginfo@wycokck.org.

Building Inspection

Building Inspection will conduct on-site inspection for all businesses physically located at commercial locations. This is a basic life-safety inspection to determine the location is safe for owners, employees, customers, vendors, etc. to enter and occupy. Building inspection can usually be scheduled next business day after planning and zoning has approved the business activity. All utilities do need to be connected and on for this inspection to take place. Our Building Inspection team can be reached at (913) 573-8620 or buildinginspection@wycokck.org.

Fire Inspection

While annual fire inspections do occur across all businesses, some activities require fire inspection & approval prior to the business opening. These are fire safety inspections usually relating to egress or fire suppression. (examples are restaurants with open grills or deep fryers, daycares, salvage yards, welding operations) This inspection is scheduled directly with the fire inspector’s office. All fireworks activity is subject to fire inspection approval. Fire inspections can be scheduled with the Fire Marshal's office at (913) 573-5550.

Health Inspection

Some business activities (mostly related to lodging, food and consumables) require health inspection & approval prior to the business opening. All health inspections are conducted through the State of Kansas Department of Agriculture. Those inspections would be scheduled directly with the inspecting authority at (785) 564-6700.

Police Department

Regulatory licenses that require background check and approval are submitted through our office (examples are establishments serving alcohol, massage establishments, security companies). We forward the application to the police department for background checks and police chief approval. After approval the license would be issued.

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