County permits

Madison County

Madison County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Madison County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: No countywide general building-permit department clearly published for ordinary private construction
Website: No public general building permit portal identified ↗
Online portal: No public general building permit portal identified ↗
Phone: (573) 783-2176
Email: Not clearly published on the county home page
Address: 1 Courthouse Square, Fredericktown, MO 63645

Full unincorporated Madison County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Madison County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Madison 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.