Foristell, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City permit authority applies inside Foristell city limits. The site notes that Foristell lies within Warren and St. Charles counties

Department

City of Foristell Building Inspection

Address

121 Mulberry Street, Foristell, MO 63348

Phone

636-463-2123

Email

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Website

https://www.cityofforistell.org/building_inspection.html

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine whether the work is one of the permit types accepted online or requires a paper application
2. Submit the building, deck, pool, remodeling, or occupancy application through the online portal or by paper as directed by the city
3. Provide any requested plans or supporting documents and pay by check or cash only if paying by mail, drop box, or in person
4. City staff reviews the application and may request additional information or professional review
5. Permit is issued and inspections are scheduled

Typical processing time: Not stated publicly

Source: City of Foristell Building Inspection

General Requirements

Building, deck, pool, remodeling, and occupancy applications are handled by the city; the building inspection page says a permit is needed for construction activities and occupancy inspection is required for existing structures upon change in ownership, tenancy, or occupancy

Required Documents

• When a permit is required: Building, deck, pool, remodeling, and occupancy applications are handled by the city; the building inspection page says a permit is needed for construction activities and occupancy inspection is required for existing structures upon change in ownership, tenancy, or occupancy
• Required documents: Not fully listed in the public text captured here
• Permit validity/expiration: Not located in the captured text
• Owner-builder rules if available: Not located in the captured text
• Contractor license requirements: Not located in the captured text
• Building code adopted: The city building inspection page is the governing source; a public fee appendix references the city code, but the captured text did not include the full adopted code edition

Permit validity

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Building code

The city building inspection page is the governing source; a public fee appendix references the city code, but the captured text did not include the full adopted code edition

Owner-builder

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Contractor requirements

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Fees

Minimum permit fee

$50.00

Plan check fee

Minimum plan review fee is $25.00; plan review multiplier is 0.0012

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based, using estimated construction cost multiplied by 0.0039

Reinspection fee

$25.00 re-inspection fee in the fee appendix

Payment note

The city says payments remain by mail or drop box and are payable by check or cash only

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Foristell Building Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Inspection hours

City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Typical inspection sequence: Application, permit issuance, inspections, occupancy inspection for existing structures when occupancy changes

Additional Resources

• Building code: The city building inspection page is the governing source; a public fee appendix references the city code, but the captured text did not include the full adopted code edition
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• cityofforistell.org
• cityofforistell.org
• License lookup guide: Missouri Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Missouri Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Missouri hub: Missouri Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Foristell Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Foristell, MO?

Building, deck, pool, remodeling, and occupancy applications are handled by the city; the building inspection page says a permit is needed for construction activities and occupancy inspection is required for existing structures upon change in ownership, tenancy, or occupancy

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

The minimum permit fee is $50.00. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based, using estimated construction cost multiplied by 0.0039. Plan check fee: Minimum plan review fee is $25.00; plan review multiplier is 0.0012.

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

1. Determine whether the work is one of the permit types accepted online or requires a paper application 2. Submit the building, deck, pool, remodeling, or occupancy application through the online portal or by paper as directed by the city 3. Provide any requested plans or supporting documents and pay by check or cash only if paying by mail, drop box, or in person 4. City staff reviews the application and may request additional information or professional review 5. Permit is issued and inspections are scheduled

How long does it take to get a building permit in Foristell, MO?

Typical processing time is Not stated publicly.

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

The following work is generally exempt: No complete exempt-work list was located in the captured text; The public homepage only confirms online handling for building, deck, pool, remodeling, and occupancy applications.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not fully stated in the captured text.