Willow Springs, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City Hall hosts the building permit, demolition permit, and fence permit forms for work inside Willow Springs city limits. The SCOCOG floodplain directory also lists a city floodplain administrator for Willow Springs

Department

City of Willow Springs, Building Inspector / City Hall permit intake

Address

900 W. Main, PO Box 190, Willow Springs, MO 65793

Phone

417-469-2107

Email

wscity@willowspringsmo.com

Website

https://www.willowspringsmo.com/FormCenter/Licenses-and-Permits-9

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Open the Building Permit Application in the Form Center or contact City Hall at 417-469-2107 / wscity@willowspringsmo.com for the current form and instructions
2. Complete, sign, and return the application to City Hall, along with payment
3. The Building Inspector reviews the application before work begins; the Form Center states the form must be completed and approved by the Building Inspector prior to work beginning
4. Complete required inspections and do not occupy or close out the project until the city signs off

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted

Source: City of Willow Springs, Building Inspector / City Hall permit intake

General Requirements

The city publishes a Building Permit Application and states it must be approved prior to work beginning. The city also separately requires demolition permits and fence permits. Full permit triggers are controlled by Chapter 500 and related permit sections in the city code

Required Documents

• When a permit is required: The city publishes a Building Permit Application and states it must be approved prior to work beginning. The city also separately requires demolition permits and fence permits. Full permit triggers are controlled by Chapter 500 and related permit sections in the city code
• Required documents: The public form page does not publish a full checklist. Applicants should expect the signed permit application and any plans the Building Inspector requests
• Permit validity/expiration: No public permit-expiration rule was found in the sources reviewed
• Owner-builder rules if available: No public owner-builder rule was found in the sources reviewed
• Contractor license requirements: No contractor-license rule was clearly posted on the form pages reviewed. Confirm with City Hall before submission
• Building code adopted: Missouri's city building code dataset lists Willow Springs as using the 2006 IRC and 2006 IBC

Permit validity

No public permit-expiration rule was found in the sources reviewed

Building code

Missouri's city building code dataset lists Willow Springs as using the 2006 IRC and 2006 IBC

Owner-builder

No public owner-builder rule was found in the sources reviewed

Contractor requirements

No contractor-license rule was clearly posted on the form pages reviewed. Confirm with City Hall before submission

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not publicly posted

Plan check fee

Not publicly posted

Permit fee formula

Not publicly posted

Reinspection fee

Not publicly posted

Payment note

The city instructs applicants to return the application along with payment to City Hall; no online fee-processing detail was posted

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Willow Springs, Building Inspector / City Hall permit intake to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Not publicly described on the form pages reviewed; contact City Hall / the Building Inspector ()

Inspection hours

City Hall contact page lists standard business-hour contact only; no inspection windows were posted on the sources reviewed

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly posted

Additional Resources

• Building code: Missouri's city building code dataset lists Willow Springs as using the 2006 IRC and 2006 IBC
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• City ordinances portal at
• Demolition permit form at ; Willow Springs floodplain contact appears in the SCOCOG directory at
• License lookup guide: Missouri Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Missouri Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Missouri hub: Missouri Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Willow Springs Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Willow Springs, MO?

The city publishes a Building Permit Application and states it must be approved prior to work beginning. The city also separately requires demolition permits and fence permits. Full permit triggers are controlled by Chapter 500 and related permit sections in the city code

How much does a building permit cost in Willow Springs, MO?

The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.

How do I apply for a building permit in Willow Springs, MO?

1. Open the Building Permit Application in the Form Center or contact City Hall at 417-469-2107 / wscity@willowspringsmo.com for the current form and instructions 2. Complete, sign, and return the application to City Hall, along with payment 3. The Building Inspector reviews the application before work begins; the Form Center states the form must be completed and approved by the Building Inspector prior to work beginning 4. Complete required inspections and do not occupy or close out the project until the city signs off

How long does it take to get a building permit in Willow Springs, MO?

Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.

What work is exempt from building permits in Willow Springs, MO?

The following work is generally exempt: No public exempt-work list was found in the sources reviewed.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Willow Springs, MO?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly described on the form pages reviewed; contact City Hall / the Building Inspector.