City Building Permits

New Franklin, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in New Franklin, Missouri. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Missouri Howard County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of New Franklin publishes separate building permit applications for non-floodplain and floodplain work and states permit rules at the city level

Department
City Hall / City Clerk; building permits administered by City of New Franklin
Address
130 East Broadway, P.O. Box 96, New Franklin, MO 65274
Phone
660-848-2288

Online Permit Portal

Platform: WordPress document page / no online filing platform • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Confirm whether the project is in the floodplain because the city publishes separate non-floodplain and floodplain building permit applications
  2. Complete the correct building permit application and submit it to City Hall
  3. Coordinate fee determination with the Building Inspector; the city says the inspector sets the fee based on the anticipated number of site visits
  4. Obtain the issued permit before starting work
  5. Coordinate any required inspections directly with the city or building inspector

Typical processing time: No public estimate found

Source: City Hall / City Clerk; building permits administered by City of New Franklin

General Requirements

All new structures, home additions, outbuildings, decks, patios, carports, and remodeling. Fence permits are required for all fences. Demolition permits are required for removal of all buildings

Required Documents

  • When a permit is required: All new structures, home additions, outbuildings, decks, patios, carports, and remodeling. Fence permits are required for all fences. Demolition permits are required for removal of all buildings
  • Required documents: City publishes separate building permit forms for non-floodplain and floodplain projects, but no text checklist beyond the forms page was found
  • Permit validity/expiration: No public validity period found
  • Owner-builder rules if available: No public owner-builder rule found
  • Contractor license requirements: No public contractor-license rule found
  • Building code adopted: No public building code adoption page was found in the sources reviewed
Permit validity
No public validity period found
Building code
No public building code adoption page was found in the sources reviewed
Owner-builder
No public owner-builder rule found
Contractor requirements
No public contractor-license rule found

Fees

Minimum permit fee
No published minimum found
Plan check fee
No public plan-check fee found
Permit fee formula
Fee determined by the Building Inspector based on the anticipated number of site visits. Maximum fee for a new structure is $135.00
Reinspection fee
No public reinspection or penalty fee schedule found
Payment note
No public payment note found

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City Hall / City Clerk; building permits administered by City of New Franklin to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • No public written inspection scheduling instructions were found on the permit pages reviewed; coordinate directly with City Hall ()
Inspection hours
City Hall hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Typical inspection sequence: No public sequence found

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City Hall / City Clerk; building permits administered by City of New Franklin before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

New Franklin Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in New Franklin, MO?
All new structures, home additions, outbuildings, decks, patios, carports, and remodeling. Fence permits are required for all fences. Demolition permits are required for removal of all buildings
How much does a building permit cost in New Franklin, MO?
The minimum permit fee is No published minimum found. Fees are calculated as: Fee determined by the Building Inspector based on the anticipated number of site visits. Maximum fee for a new structure is $135.00. Plan check fee: No public plan-check fee found.
How do I apply for a building permit in New Franklin, MO?
1. Confirm whether the project is in the floodplain because the city publishes separate non-floodplain and floodplain building permit applications 2. Complete the correct building permit application and submit it to City Hall 3. Coordinate fee determination with the Building Inspector; the city says the inspector sets the fee based on the anticipated number of site visits 4. Obtain the issued permit before starting work 5. Coordinate any required inspections directly with the city or building inspector
How long does it take to get a building permit in New Franklin, MO?
Typical processing time is No public estimate found.
What work is exempt from building permits in New Franklin, MO?
The following work is generally exempt: Roofing; Siding; Window replacement.
How do I schedule a building inspection in New Franklin, MO?
Inspections can be scheduled via: No public written inspection scheduling instructions were found on the permit pages reviewed; coordinate directly with City Hall.

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