Businesses that are starting up, relocating or expanding should also check with their local city and county clerk to determine if either municipality requires any licenses/permits/zoning requirements.

Even if you're starting a home-based business, the city or county clerk's office should be contacted to determine what local licenses and zoning requirements are needed. Be sure to ask both the city and county about taxes, fees and any specific requirements that might affect the proposed business. 

Use the list below to contact your local planning and zoning departments:

• Miami County
  • The Miami County Planning and Zoning Department is updating their comprehensive plan, you can learn more here
• City of Louisburg
  • Zoning approval in 60 days
  • Building inspections in about 24 hours
  • Permit reviews in about 1-2 weeks
  • 2018 International Building Code Series
  • 2017 National Electric Code
  • Housing permit information can be found here
• City of Osawatomie
  • Zoning approval in about 60 days
  • Building inspections in about 72 hours
  • Permit reviews in about 1 week
  • 2018 International Building Code Series
  • 2017 National Electric Code
• City of Paola
  • Zoning approval in about 60 days
  • Building inspections in about 24 hours
  • Permit reviews in about 2 weeks
  • 2018 International Building Code Series
  • 2017 National Electric Code
• City of Spring Hill
  • Zoning approval in 60 days
  • Building inspections in about 24 hours
  • Permit reviews in about 2 weeks
  • 2006 International Building Code Series
  • 2005 National Electric Code

Miami County and its communities welcome builders interested in constructing on a single lot or those looking to complete a subdivision. Several of the communities have incentives to assist with residential development.

Residential Developer Resources:

• Rural Living - A Guide to Building Your Home in Miami County is a compilation of information and suggested considerations for persons considering Miami County for their new home. It does not replace official direction provided directly from the sources listed, and information should always be verified before an investment is made. The information is focused on persons looking at new home sites outside of the jurisdiction of our cities – Fontana, Louisburg, Osawatomie Paola and Spring Hill.
• City of Louisburg
• City of Osawatomie
• City of Paola
• City of Spring Hill

Retail Development Opportunities:

• Miami County
• City of Louisburg
• City of Osawatomie
• City of Paola
• City of Spring Hill