There are 2 Building Departments in Independence, Kansas, serving a population of 8,983 people in an area of 8 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 4,491 people, and 1 Building Department per 3 square miles.
In Kansas, Independence is ranked 14th of 750 cities in Building Departments per capita, and 16th of 750 cities in Building Departments per square mile.
Find Independence, Kansas building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.
Independence Zoning 120 North 6th Street Independence, KS
Montgomery County Zoning 217 East Myrtle Street Independence, KS
Building Departments in Independence, KS are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Independence DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.
You may contact the Building Department for questions about:Find Independence Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
| Independence | Montgomery County | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,698 | 16,499 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,794 (80.8%) | 13,538 (82.1%) |
| Independence | Montgomery County | |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 3,051 (80.4%) | 10,918 (80.6%) |
| Single-Family Attached Homes | 61 (1.6%) | 124 (0.9%) |
| 2 Apartments | 104 (2.7%) | 183 (1.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Apartments | 75 (2.0%) | 289 (2.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Apartments | 149 (3.9%) | 479 (3.5%) |
| 10 or More Apartments | 314 (8.3%) | 642 (4.7%) |
| Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing | 40 (1.1%) | 903 (6.7%) |
| Independence | Montgomery County | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 or Later | - | 76 (0.6%) |
| 2010 to 2013 | 107 (2.8%) | 196 (1.4%) |
| 2000 to 2009 | 114 (3.0%) | 818 (6.0%) |
| 1980 to 1999 | 644 (17.0%) | 2,484 (18.3%) |
| 1960 to 1979 | 806 (21.2%) | 3,080 (22.8%) |
| 1940 to 1959 | 753 (753.0%) | 2,718 (2,718.0%) |
| 1939 or Earlier | 1,370 (36.1%) | 4,166 (30.8%) |
| Independence | Montgomery County | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Room | 26 (0.7%) | 113 (0.8%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 3,007 (79.3%) | 10,254 (75.7%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,315 (34.7%) | 4,685 (34.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,358 (35.8%) | 4,816 (35.6%) |
| 8 or More Rooms | 785 (20.7%) | 2,947 (21.8%) |
| Independence | Montgomery County | |
|---|---|---|
| No Bedroom | 31 (0.8%) | 118 (0.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | 219 (5.8%) | 984 (7.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Bedrooms | 3,007 (79.3%) | 10,254 (75.7%) |
| 4 or More Bedrooms | 537 (14.2%) | 2,182 (16.1%) |
| Independence | Montgomery County | |
|---|---|---|
| With Complete Plumbing Facilities | 3,793 (100.0%) | 13,401 (99.0%) |
| With Complete Kitchen Facilities | 3,774 (99.5%) | 13,397 (99.0%) |