County permits

Monroe County

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

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Monroe County.

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

Permit authority: Monroe County Health Department, Environmental Health, for septic and wastewater permits; Monroe County Clerk collects the published building permit fee
Website: No public online general building permit portal found ↗
Online portal: No public online general building permit portal found ↗
Phone: Health Department 660-327-4653 or 660-327-4259; County Clerk 877-433-3061 x420
Email: paula.delaney@lpha.mo.gov for health department contact shown on the public page
Address: Health Department, 310 North Market Street, Paris, MO 65275; County Clerk, 300 North Main St., Room 204, Paris, MO 65275

Full unincorporated Monroe County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Monroe County

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

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Monroe 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.