County Building Permits

Monroe County, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Monroe County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Missouri Updated March 2026

Important: Monroe County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Monroe County

Permit authority
Monroe County Health Department, Environmental Health, for septic and wastewater permits; Monroe County Clerk collects the published building permit fee
Phone
Health Department 660-327-4653 or 660-327-4259; County Clerk 877-433-3061 x420
Address
Health Department, 310 North Market Street, Paris, MO 65275; County Clerk, 300 North Main St., Room 204, Paris, MO 65275

Jurisdictions in Monroe County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Monroe County Permit guide → Holliday Permit guide → Madison Permit guide → Monroe City Permit guide → Paris Permit guide → Stoutsville Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Missouri Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's Missouri license → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.