County Building Permits

Audrain County, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Audrain County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Missouri Updated March 2026

Important: Audrain County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Audrain County

Permit authority: Audrain County Commission with the County Coordinator serving as the Floodplain Manager/zoning administrator who oversees flood-loss reduction activities in the unincorporated area. ?cite?turn8view0?turn13search0?
Website: None; the county has no separate planning or permitting portal, so prospective applicants must initiate contact through the Commission or County Coordinator. ?cite?turn0search3?turn13search0?
Online portal: None; the county has no separate planning or permitting portal, so prospective applicants must initiate contact through the Commission or County Coordinator. ?cite?turn0search3?turn13search0?
Phone: 573-473-5822. ?cite?turn8view0?
Email: Not published; the county highlights the general phone line as the only listed contact method. ?cite?turn8view0?
Address: 101 North Jefferson Street, Mexico, MO 65265. ?cite?turn8view0?

Jurisdictions in Audrain County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Audrain County Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

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