Holden, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

The city clerk processes permit requests, and the city publishes building permit and planning/inspection materials for work inside Holden city limits

Department

City Clerk and Planning and Inspections / Building Permits and Inspections

Address

101 W 3rd Street, Holden, MO 64040

Phone

816-732-4811

Email

cityclerk@holdenmo.gov

Website

https://holdenmo.gov/building-permits-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. If remodeling beyond cosmetic work, ask the City Clerk whether a permit is required
2. If building a new structure, email the City Clerk to obtain the building permit package
3. Download the required form or permit packet from the city forms page
4. Email the completed form to the City Clerk and submit payment online or in person
5. Wait for city review and confirmation before assuming approval; the forms page says both form and payment must be received and reviewed, and applicants must receive confirmation
6. Coordinate inspections through the city after permit issuance

Typical processing time: The forms page asks applicants to allow 3-5 business days for confirmation

Source: City Clerk and Planning and Inspections / Building Permits and Inspections

General Requirements

The city says permits are required for certain homeowner remodeling beyond cosmetic work and for new structures

Required Documents

• When a permit is required: The city says permits are required for certain homeowner remodeling beyond cosmetic work and for new structures
• Required documents: Building permit packet; city forms page indicates the completed form plus associated payment must both be received and reviewed
• Permit validity/expiration: Holden's adopted 2015 codes retain permit duration language from the incorporated code set; the public ordinance excerpt reviewed does not publish a local override on the landing pages
• Owner-builder rules if available: Not clearly stated on the city landing pages reviewed
• Contractor license requirements: Business licenses are processed by the city, but I did not locate a public contractor-specific license rule on the permit landing pages reviewed
• Building code adopted: Chapter 40 adopts the 2015 International Building Code, 2015 International Plumbing Code, and related 2015 code set, with local amendments. Flood hazard provisions require new or substantially improved structures in flood hazard areas to be elevated one foot above the design flood elevation

Permit validity

Holden's adopted 2015 codes retain permit duration language from the incorporated code set; the public ordinance excerpt reviewed does not publish a local override on the landing pages

Building code

Chapter 40 adopts the 2015 International Building Code, 2015 International Plumbing Code, and related 2015 code set, with local amendments. Flood hazard provisions require new or substantially improved structures in flood hazard areas to be elevated one foot above the design flood elevation

Owner-builder

Not clearly stated on the city landing pages reviewed

Contractor requirements

Business licenses are processed by the city, but I did not locate a public contractor-specific license rule on the permit landing pages reviewed

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$25.00 for any permit; $35.00 minimum for mobile home placement

Plan check fee

Complex construction may be charged additional outside consultant cost exceeding 50 percent of the building permit fee

Permit fee formula

Building permit fee calculated as set by City Council resolution from time to time

Reinspection fee

Construction started before permit requires penalty equal to twice the permit fee; stop work order inspections charged at actual city cost per hourly schedule

Payment note

City Hall accepts cash, checks, and credit/debit cards; city forms page also offers online payment portal

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City Clerk and Planning and Inspections / Building Permits and Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Through the city clerk / planning and inspections process ()

Inspection hours

City offices listed Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on the permit page

Typical inspection sequence: Permit application, review, issuance, required trade/building inspections, and final approval; exact sequence not publicly charted

Additional Resources

• Building code: Chapter 40 adopts the 2015 International Building Code, 2015 International Plumbing Code, and related 2015 code set, with local amendments. Flood hazard provisions require new or substantially improved structures in flood hazard areas to be elevated one foot above the design flood elevation
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• holdenmo.gov
• holdenmo.gov
• License lookup guide: Missouri Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Missouri Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Missouri hub: Missouri Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Holden Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Holden, MO?

The city says permits are required for certain homeowner remodeling beyond cosmetic work and for new structures

How much does a building permit cost in Holden, MO?

The minimum permit fee is $25.00 for any permit; $35.00 minimum for mobile home placement. Fees are calculated as: Building permit fee calculated as set by City Council resolution from time to time. Plan check fee: Complex construction may be charged additional outside consultant cost exceeding 50 percent of the building permit fee.

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

1. If remodeling beyond cosmetic work, ask the City Clerk whether a permit is required 2. If building a new structure, email the City Clerk to obtain the building permit package 3. Download the required form or permit packet from the city forms page 4. Email the completed form to the City Clerk and submit payment online or in person 5. Wait for city review and confirmation before assuming approval; the forms page says both form and payment must be received and reviewed, and applicants must receive confirmation 6. Coordinate inspections through the city after permit issuance

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

Typical processing time is The forms page asks applicants to allow 3-5 business days for confirmation.

What work is exempt from building permits in Holden, MO?

The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural structures on unplatted tracts of 5 acres or more are exempt from the adopted building code per Chapter 40.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Holden, MO?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Through the city clerk / planning and inspections process.