Andrew County, MO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Andrew County Commission (no local building department; the commission supervises county functions but has no zoning authority) citeturn0search0

Street address

Andrew County Courthouse, 411 Court Street, Savannah, MO 64485 citeturn0search0

Phone

816-324-5716 ext. 4, Option 2 citeturn0search0

presiding@andrewcountymo.gov (and other commissioner emails listed on the page) citeturn0search0

Coverage

All unincorporated areas fall under the commission, but the county explicitly has no authority to issue building or occupancy permits; those must come from the applicable municipality or state agencies citeturn0search0

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Andrew County

No county building permit exists; consult the nearest city/village or the state for zoning, floodplain, or tornado-resilience review citeturn0search0

Scope of work

Permit?

County does not publish exempt work lists; verify with the municipality whose limits envelope the property

Exempt

Exempt County does not publish exempt work lists; verify with the municipality whose limits envelope the property

Required documents

When a permit is required: No county building permit exists; consult the nearest city/village or the state for zoning, floodplain, or tornado-resilience review citeturn0search0
Required documents: Not issued by the county; sewage permits from the county health department require the on-site sewage system construction permit, application packet, and related supporting documents citeturn41view0
Permit validity/expiration: Not applicable at the county level
Owner-builder rules if available: Not posted at the county level
Contractor license requirements: Not posted at the county level
Building code adopted: None at the county level; local municipalities set their own codes citeturn0search0

Building code: None at the county level; local municipalities set their own codes citeturn0search0
Permit validity: Not applicable at the county level
Owner-builder: Not posted at the county level
Contractor requirements: Not posted at the county level

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published at the county level; health department timelines are provided upon request citeturn41view0

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Identify whether the property is within an incorporated municipality listed on the county page or in an unincorporated area such as Avenue City, Flag Springs, Helena, Nodaway, Rochester, Whitesville, or Wyeth citeturn28view0
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For municipal jurisdictions, follow that city/village’s process; for truly unincorporated parcels, coordinate with the nearby municipality or utility as needed
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Apply for on-site sewage permits and inspections through the Andrew County Health Department (Environmental Public Health Specialist handles these reviews) citeturn41view0
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Contact the Andrew County Health Department for any additional environmental or health-related inspections prior to occupying a newly built or renovated structure citeturn41view0

Typical processing time: Not published at the county level; health department timelines are provided upon request citeturn41view0

§ 04

Fee schedule

Andrew County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

See the downloadable fee schedule; contact the health department for current amounts citeturn41view0

Plan check fee

Not applicable to the county, but municipalities may have their own plan-review charges

Permit fee formula

The sewage fee schedule governs on-site system permits; building fees are handled by the relevant municipality citeturn41view0

Reinspection fee

Not handled by the county (see municipal policies or health department for septic) citeturn41view0

Health department permits and inspections are arranged through their office; they can mail you the fee schedule and invoice you citeturn41view0

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Septic inspections are scheduled through the Andrew County Health Department’s Environmental Public Health Specialist citeturn41view0 ()

Inspection hours: Health department operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. citeturn41view0

Typical sequence: On-site sewage permits require site evaluations, construction inspections, and final approvals; consult the downloaded ordinance and resources on the health page citeturn41view0

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Andrew County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Andrew County, MO? ▸

No county building permit exists; consult the nearest city/village or the state for zoning, floodplain, or tornado-resilience review citeturn0search0

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Andrew County, MO? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Andrew County, MO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is See the downloadable fee schedule; contact the health department for current amounts citeturn41view0. Fees are calculated as: The sewage fee schedule governs on-site system permits; building fees are handled by the relevant municipality citeturn41view0. Plan check fee: Not applicable to the county, but municipalities may have their own plan-review charges.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Andrew County, MO? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Andrew County, MO, follow these steps: 1. Identify whether the property is within an incorporated municipality listed on the county page or in an unincorporated area such as Avenue City, Flag Springs, Helena, Nodaway, Rochester, Whitesville, or Wyeth citeturn28view0 2. For municipal jurisdictions, follow that city/village’s process; for truly unincorporated parcels, coordinate with the nearby municipality or utility as needed 3. Apply for on-site sewage permits and inspections through the Andrew County Health Department (Environmental Public Health Specialist handles these reviews) citeturn41view0 4. Contact the Andrew County Health Department for any additional environmental or health-related inspections prior to occupying a newly built or renovated structure citeturn41view0

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Andrew County, MO? ▸

Building permit processing times in unincorporated Andrew County, MO typically run Not published at the county level; health department timelines are provided upon request citeturn41view0. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Andrew County, MO? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Andrew County, MO. The following work is generally exempt: County does not publish exempt work lists; verify with the municipality whose limits envelope the property. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Andrew County, MO? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Andrew County, MO via: Septic inspections are scheduled through the Andrew County Health Department’s Environmental Public Health Specialist citeturn41view0.

last verified April 2026 entry id permits/missouri/andrew/unincorporated

Report a correction

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Andrew County Commission (no local building department; the commission supervises county functions but has no zoning authority) citeturn0search0 before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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