County Building Permits

Bates County, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Missouri Updated March 2026

Important: Bates 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 Bates County

Permit authority: Bates County Commission / Administration handles policy even though no centralized building permit office is listed.citeturn13search4turn16search7
Website: None; Bates County does not maintain a county-wide building permit portal.citeturn14search13
Online portal: None; Bates County does not maintain a county-wide building permit portal.citeturn14search13
Phone: 660-386-7776 (administration line).citeturn16search7
Email: Not provided; use the administration website contact form.citeturn16search7
Address: Bates County Administration Building, 103 W Dakota Street, Butler, MO 64730.citeturn16search7

Jurisdictions in Bates County

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

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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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