# October 1, 2026 - Committee of the Whole meeting with Board of County Commissioners

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole met on October 1, 2026, to review proposed adoption of updated building codes. Staff described a package of 11 codes, generally based on 2024 editions, developed with regional officials and stakeholders. The proposal includes using the 2018 Residential Code for homes under 2,500 square feet, consistent with Kansas House Bill 418, and updated permit valuation and fee schedules, including increasing inspection fees from $50 to $150 per hour. Staff cited an estimated construction-cost increase of roughly 1.4%–1.5% for residential construction, while noting that the 2024 codes offer greater flexibility and may improve energy efficiency and long-term operating costs.

Commissioners discussed housing affordability, stakeholder participation, alternative building materials, energy performance, and consistency among neighboring jurisdictions. Staff said the proposed codes would return for formal consideration at a future BOCC meeting, with October 22 identified as the target date and January 1, 2027, as the planned implementation date if adopted. The board unanimously approved a motion directing staff to bring back the recommended codes for consideration; no contract awards or purchasing decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Sources
- [October 1, 2026 - Committee of the Whole meeting with Board of County Commissioners](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J80lzKR_DHc) - Johnson County, KS Government