Seward County has adopted
zoning regulations and
building codes. Contractors performing work in the unincorporated areas of Seward County or the City of Kismet are required to be
licensed and must obtain building permits and inspections.
The City of Liberal has a separate
Building Department that should be contacted for projects in the City of Liberal or the city's extraterritorial area.
The Planning and Zoning Department can perform septic inspections and water tests for lender evaluations.
Floodplain maps for unincorporated Seward County are available in the Planning and Zoning office.
There is a 7 member
advisory board that assists with planning and zoning.