Building Fees & Impact Fees in Lawrence, [object Object]
Total government fees for new construction in Lawrence, Douglas County, KS. Includes impact fees, utility connections, permits, and assessments.
$6,750
Estimated Total Fees — Standard Single-Family Home
Based on typical 2,000 sq ft home, $300K construction value. Actual fees vary by project.
Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Amount | Basis |
|---|
| Building Permit Fee |
0.5% |
Of construction value |
| Plan Review Fee |
0.25% |
Of construction value |
| Water Connection Fee |
$2,500 |
Flat fee |
| Sewer Connection Fee |
$2,000 |
Flat fee |
Important Notes:
- Lawrence does NOT charge traditional impact fees for transportation, parks, or schools.
- Building permit fee is percentage-based (~0.5% of construction value), unlike most Kansas cities that use per-sq-ft.
- Plan review is approximately 50% of the permit fee.
- Estimate based on $300K construction value: ~$1,500 permit + $750 plan review + $2,500 water + $2,000 sewer = ~$6,750.
- University town (KU) with moderate fees — Douglas County zoning applies outside city limits.
Sources & Accuracy: Fee data sourced from Lawrence published fee schedules
(effective 2025).
Data confidence:
Partial.
Official source:
View Fee Schedule
Fees change periodically. Always confirm current fees with the city building department before budgeting.