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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for New Franklin
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
Roofing
Siding
Window replacement
- Exempt Roofing
- Exempt Siding
- Exempt Window replacement
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
- Building code
- No public building code adoption page was found in the sources reviewed
- Permit validity
- No public validity period found
- Owner-builder
- No public owner-builder rule found
- Contractor requirements
- No public contractor-license rule found
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No public estimate found
- 01 Confirm whether the project is in the floodplain because the city publishes separate non-floodplain and floodplain building permit applications
- 02 Complete the correct building permit application and submit it to City Hall
- 03 Coordinate fee determination with the Building Inspector; the city says the inspector sets the fee based on the anticipated number of site visits
- 04 Obtain the issued permit before starting work
- 05 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 ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
New Franklin building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
No published minimum found
02
Plan check fee
No public plan-check fee found
03
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
04
Reinspection fee
No public reinspection or penalty fee schedule found
No public payment note found
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: No public sequence found
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about New Franklin permits
01 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
02 How much does a building permit cost in New Franklin, MO? ▸
Building permit fees in New Franklin, MO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Franklin, MO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in New Franklin, MO, follow these steps: 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
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in New Franklin, MO? ▸
Building permit processing times in New Franklin, MO typically run No public estimate found. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in New Franklin, MO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in New Franklin, MO. The following work is generally exempt: Roofing; Siding; Window replacement. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Franklin, MO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in New Franklin, MO via: No public written inspection scheduling instructions were found on the permit pages reviewed; coordinate directly with City Hall.
last verified April 2026
source City Hall / City Clerk; building permits administered by City of New Franklin ↗
entry id permits/missouri/howard/new-franklin
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Hall / City Clerk; building permits administered by City of New Franklin before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.