Kansas Bureau of Investigation Selected New Topeka Site
The state agency has identified a downtown block for a planned $84 million headquarters project.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Construction
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has selected a site in downtown Topeka for its new headquarters. The project will occupy a full city block bounded by SE 10th and 11th Avenues.
Why it matters
The relocation aims to improve KBI operational efficiency by situating the agency closer to state partner organizations. The site choice also allows for surface-level parking, eliminating the need for a costly garage structure.
The project includes $80 million in authorized state bonding and an additional $4 million for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. This brings the total estimated construction cost to $84 million.
The players
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
The agency serves as the statewide criminal investigative body responsible for assisting local law enforcement and maintaining public safety.
Robert Jacobs
He is the interim director who presented the facility plans and renderings to the state oversight committee.
HTK Architects
This firm is providing design and architectural services for the construction project.
Joint Committee on State Building Construction
This is a legislative body that oversees state facility planning and approves major construction expenditures.
The details
The KBI currently operates out of the former Crane Junior High School and has been evaluating replacement facilities since 2024. The new headquarters will span the square block at SE 10th and Quincy, with designs provided by HTK Architects.
Timeline
2024: KBI began evaluating facilities for a new headquarters.
2025: Lawmakers authorized $80 million in bonding for the project.
September 21, 2026: The site plan was presented to the Joint Committee on State Building Construction.
Q1 2029: The potential occupancy date for the new facility.
Market Landscape
This project follows the 2025 legislative authorization for KBI bonding, which secured the primary capital required for the development. The headquarters move marks a significant investment in state infrastructure within the Topeka downtown corridor.
Residents and downtown commuters should prepare for potential construction activity on the city block at SE 10th and Quincy. The shift moves a major state agency operation into the core of the city, which may alter traffic patterns during the development phase.
The takeaway
The KBI is moving forward with a full-block development that modernizes its operational footprint in the capital city. The project remains dependent on future federal funding to offset the final costs of the $84 million build.
Further reading
Learn more about local infrastructure and development in the Topeka Construction section.
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