Building Fees & Impact Fees in Olathe, [object Object]
Total government fees for new construction in Olathe, Johnson County, KS. Includes impact fees, utility connections, permits, and assessments.
$7,740
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 |
Contact city |
|
| Plan Review Fee |
Contact city |
|
| Water Connection Fee |
$3,800 |
Flat fee |
| Sewer Connection Fee |
$2,500 |
Flat fee |
Important Notes:
- Olathe does NOT charge traditional impact fees for transportation, parks, or schools.
- Building permit fee is $0.48/sq ft for new residential construction.
- Plan review is approximately 50% of permit fee.
- As a Johnson County community, water and sewer fees are moderately high.
- Estimate based on 2,000 sq ft home: ~$960 permit + $480 plan review + $3,800 water + $2,500 sewer = ~$7,740.
Sources & Accuracy: Fee data sourced from Olathe 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.