County Building Permits
Callaway County, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Building permit information for unincorporated Callaway County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.
Important: Callaway 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 Callaway County
- Permit authority
- Callaway County Commission (Planning & Zoning information provided through the county commission page).citeturn0search0
- Online portal
- Not applicable (general building or occupancy permits are not required in unincorporated areas).citeturn0search0
- Phone
- Sewage contact Kent Wood or Myleen Dunn at 573-491-1118, Floodplain Coordinator Michelle Kidwell at 573-592-2480, Road & Bridge Engineer Howard David Thomas at 573-642-0740.citeturn0search0
- Address
- Not listed on the planning and zoning information page; coordinate through the county contact page.citeturn0search0
Jurisdictions in Callaway County
Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
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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