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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Maries County
Public sources indicate a permit is not required for general countywide building work in unincorporated Maries County, but a floodplain development permit may be required for construction, remodeling, substantial improvements, or rehab work in a floodplain
No public countywide exempt-work list was found
Public sources only clearly document floodplain-triggered development review at the county level
- Exempt No public countywide exempt-work list was found
- Exempt Public sources only clearly document floodplain-triggered development review at the county level
Required documents
- When a permit is required: Public sources indicate a permit is not required for general countywide building work in unincorporated Maries County, but a floodplain development permit may be required for construction, remodeling, substantial improvements, or rehab work in a floodplain
- Required documents: Floodplain application; plans and specifications as requested by MRPC; plot plan; elevation certificate after approval if required
- Permit validity/expiration: Not publicly stated for county floodplain permits
- Owner-builder rules if available: No public owner-builder rule found
- Contractor license requirements: No countywide contractor licensing rule found in the public materials reviewed
- Building code adopted: No countywide building code found in the public materials reviewed
- Building code
- No countywide building code found in the public materials reviewed
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated for county floodplain permits
- Owner-builder
- No public owner-builder rule found
- Contractor requirements
- No countywide contractor licensing rule found in the public materials reviewed
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated
- 01 Confirm whether the property is in a mapped floodplain using MRPC floodplain maps
- 02 If floodplain development is involved, contact MRPC for specifications and the floodplain permit application
- 03 MRPC reviews the proposal and provides the construction conditions needed for floodplain compliance
- 04 The completed application is sent to the county commission for approval
- 05 After county commission approval, construction may begin
- 06 MRPC follows up with an elevation certificate when applicable
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated
§ 04
Fee schedule
Maries County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$60 for the floodplain development permit
02
Plan check fee
No separate public plan check fee found
03
Permit fee formula
Flat fee for the floodplain permit
04
Reinspection fee
No public schedule found
Fee is payable to MRPC
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Not publicly stated ()
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly stated
Typical sequence: Floodplain review, county commission approval, then elevation certificate follow-up if applicable
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Maries County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Maries County, MO? ▸
Public sources indicate a permit is not required for general countywide building work in unincorporated Maries County, but a floodplain development permit may be required for construction, remodeling, substantial improvements, or rehab work in a floodplain
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Maries County, MO? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Maries County, MO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $60 for the floodplain development permit. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee for the floodplain permit. Plan check fee: No separate public plan check fee found.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Maries County, MO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Maries County, MO, follow these steps: 1. Confirm whether the property is in a mapped floodplain using MRPC floodplain maps 2. If floodplain development is involved, contact MRPC for specifications and the floodplain permit application 3. MRPC reviews the proposal and provides the construction conditions needed for floodplain compliance 4. The completed application is sent to the county commission for approval 5. After county commission approval, construction may begin 6. MRPC follows up with an elevation certificate when applicable
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Maries County, MO? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Maries County, MO typically run Not publicly stated. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Maries County, MO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Maries County, MO. The following work is generally exempt: No public countywide exempt-work list was found; Public sources only clearly document floodplain-triggered development review at the county level. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Maries County, MO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Maries County, MO via: Not publicly stated.
last verified April 2026
source Maries County does not appear to operate a general countywide building codes department; floodplain review is administered through the Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) as county floodplain coordinator ↗
entry id permits/missouri/maries/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Maries County does not appear to operate a general countywide building codes department; floodplain review is administered through the Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) as county floodplain coordinator before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.