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

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

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

1. Contact Building and Codes Enforcement or obtain the permit form from City Hall or the city website 2. Submit the building or fence permit materials for inspector review 3. Wait for review; city says payment is not accepted until the permit has been reviewed and approved by the building inspector 4. Allow time for plan review; city says building and fence permits generally will not be issued the same day 5. After approval, pay the fee and pick up the approved permit from the front desk at City Hall during regular business hours 6. Complete any inspections required by the certified ICC code inspector

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

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

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Building and Codes Enforcement during City Hall hours.

City Building Permits

Lexington, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Missouri Lafayette County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies within Lexington city limits and includes property and historic preservation code enforcement

Department: City of Lexington Building and Codes Enforcement
Address: 919 Franklin Ave., Lexington, MO 64067
Phone: (660) 259-4633
Email: No public department email found on the reviewed page
Website: https://lexingtonmo.gov/building

Online Permit Portal

Open https://lexingtonmo.gov/building

Platform: Munibit site with forms and resources • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

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Application Process

Contact Building and Codes Enforcement or obtain the permit form from City Hall or the city website
Submit the building or fence permit materials for inspector review
Wait for review; city says payment is not accepted until the permit has been reviewed and approved by the building inspector
Allow time for plan review; city says building and fence permits generally will not be issued the same day
After approval, pay the fee and pick up the approved permit from the front desk at City Hall during regular business hours
Complete any inspections required by the certified ICC code inspector

Typical processing time: Plan reviews may take up to 5 days; building and fence permits generally are not issued the same day

Source: City of Lexington Building and Codes Enforcement

General Requirements

Public page specifically references building and fence permits; broader permit triggers were not detailed on the reviewed page

Required Documents

When a permit is required: Public page specifically references building and fence permits; broader permit triggers were not detailed on the reviewed page
Required documents: Permit forms; additional plans or supporting documents depend on the project and inspector review
Permit validity/expiration: No public permit expiration rule found on the reviewed page
Owner-builder rules if available: No public owner-builder rule found on the reviewed page
Contractor license requirements: No public contractor license rule found on the reviewed page
Building code adopted: Missouri state city building code dataset lists Lexington under 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC

Permit validity: No public permit expiration rule found on the reviewed page
Building code: Missouri state city building code dataset lists Lexington under 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC
Owner-builder: No public owner-builder rule found on the reviewed page
Contractor requirements: No public contractor license rule found on the reviewed page

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not publicly posted on the reviewed page
Plan check fee: Not publicly posted on the reviewed page
Permit fee formula: Not publicly posted on the reviewed page
Reinspection fee: Not publicly posted on the reviewed page
Payment note: City says payment is not accepted until the permit has been reviewed and approved by the building inspector

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Lexington Building and Codes Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Through Building and Codes Enforcement during City Hall hours ()

Inspection hours: Inspector hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during regular City Hall hours

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly detailed on the reviewed page

Additional Resources

Building code: Missouri state city building code dataset lists Lexington under 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC
Zoning information: View zoning info
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License lookup guide: Missouri Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Missouri Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Missouri hub: Missouri Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Lexington Building and Codes Enforcement before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lexington Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Lexington, MO?: Public page specifically references building and fence permits; broader permit triggers were not detailed on the reviewed page
How much does a building permit cost in Lexington, MO?: The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted on the reviewed page. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted on the reviewed page. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted on the reviewed page.
How do I apply for a building permit in Lexington, MO?: 1. Contact Building and Codes Enforcement or obtain the permit form from City Hall or the city website 2. Submit the building or fence permit materials for inspector review 3. Wait for review; city says payment is not accepted until the permit has been reviewed and approved by the building inspector 4. Allow time for plan review; city says building and fence permits generally will not be issued the same day 5. After approval, pay the fee and pick up the approved permit from the front desk at City Hall during regular business hours 6. Complete any inspections required by the certified ICC code inspector
How long does it take to get a building permit in Lexington, MO?: Typical processing time is Plan reviews may take up to 5 days; building and fence permits generally are not issued the same day.
What work is exempt from building permits in Lexington, MO?: The following work is generally exempt: No public exempt-work list was found on the reviewed page.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Lexington, MO?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Building and Codes Enforcement during City Hall hours.

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