§ MO Missouri
County permits
Lafayette County
Lafayette County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Lafayette County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Lafayette County Planning and Economic Development
- Online portal
- https://lafayettecountymo.gov/services/planning___economic_development/applications.php ↗
- Phone
- (660) 259-4439
- Address
- Lafayette County Courthouse, 1001 Main St., Lexington, MO 64067
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Lafayette County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Lafayette County, Missouri. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.