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Compass KC will be upgraded on November 20. The upgrade is expected to last approximately 6 hours, during which time all services will be unavailable both online and at City Hall.
To increase security, you will be required to enroll with the new login process after the upgrade is complete. No action is required at this time.
What is CompassKC and How Do I Get There?
CompassKC brings city services to your fingertips. Submit permits and plans and interact with multiple city departments all in one place! Click on the Compass image below to start.
How do I use CompassKC?
We have provided some tutorials for you to get you started with CompassKC and others that you can come back to if you have questions along the way!
- How to Register Guide (PDF)
- How to Register (Video)
- How to Search Guide (PDF)
- How to Search (Video)
- How to Submit Plans Guide (PDF)
- How to Request Inspections Guide (PDF)
- How to Apply for Permit Guide (PDF)
- Uploading Plans, Permits, and Inspections Documents (PDF)
Additional Process Tutorials and Information
The following departments and divisions are using the CompassKC system in the current phase, Phase 1. Below each department, specific resources will be added that show processes within CompassKC specific to the associated city departments.
City Planning and Development Department: Building permits, inspections scheduling, plan reviews, contractor licensing, etc.
- FAQs: see City Planning and Development Department list of frequently asked questions related to using CompassKC.
- Contractor Licensing Guide
- Businesses Contractor Licensing Guide
- Homeowner Permit Guide: If you plan to do work on your own property/home without a licensed professional please read this guide.
- CompassKC Dashboard and Submittals Guide - view this guide for a screen by screen walk through of the submittal process.
- Still stuck and want to chat? Call us at (816) 513-1500.
Other City Departments:
- Fire Prevention
- Parks and Recreation: All park permit services, except the park event and film/photography permit services.
- Public Works: Excavation, hauling and parking permits as well as traffic control, bicycle rack placement and event-related permits.
- Regulated Industries: Visit the Regulated Industries web page for a list of permits.
- Water Services
Need Help?
If you are having technical issues with the CompassKC site, please email compassKC@kcmo.org.
If you have questions about the submittal process, please contact John Pajor, Development Concierge at John.Pajor@kcmo.org.