Building Division

The Building Division enforces the City building code, issues building permits, conducts building inspections, demolishes vacant buildings, and enforces zoning ordinances.

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Notice: Short Term Rental Permit Applications Paused Due to Court Order
On April 22, 2025, a court’s order prohibited the City of St. Louis from enforcing Ordinance 71729, which governs short-term rentals in the City of St. Louis. Read more

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Services

Apply For A Commercial Construction Permit

Apply For A Housing Conservation Inspection (Occupancy Permit)

Book a Consultation

Demolition Permits

Find Your Building ID

Obtain Commercial Occupancy Permits

Request a Residential Property Inspection - Exterior

Request a Residential Property Inspection - Interior

Request Commercial Property Inspections

Residential Construction Permit

Submit a Benchmarking Report

Permits

Building Permit Application Process

Building Permits Search by Address

Short-Term Rental Permits

Property Data by Address

Building Codes

Building Codes Adopted by the City

International Building Codes

Missouri Building Codes

Boards and Commissions

Board of Adjustment
Information about the City of St. Louis Board of Adjustment and its responsibilities, meetings, agendas.

Building Energy Improvement Board
The Building Energy Improvement Board is a mayoral-appointed board that provides technical expertise to help buildings comply with the Building Energy Performance Standards ordinance.

Conditional Use Hearings
Information about conditional use hearings including appeals, meetings, agendas.

Upcoming Events

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Jul 28

Ask an Architect: Tornado Damage Advice for City Residents
12:00 PM, Building Division
Jul 30

Ask an Architect: Tornado Damage Advice for City Residents
12:00 PM, Building Division
Jul 30

Board of Adjustment Meeting
01:30 PM, Zoning Section
Jul 31

Conditional Use Hearing
08:30 AM, Zoning Section
Aug 06

Board of Adjustment Meeting
01:30 PM, Zoning Section
Aug 07

Conditional Use Hearing
08:30 AM, Zoning Section

News

City Launches New Recovery Programs for St. Louisans Impacted by the May 16 Tornado
These programs address urgent repair needs, provide trusted technical guidance, and protect homeowners from fraud or further damage.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Building Division | 07/01/2025
City of St. Louis Opens Emergency Stabilization Program RFPs to Support Tornado Recovery
RFPs to close June 20, 2025, for Tornado-Damaged Residential Building Stabilization Services and Program Management Services–Emergency Stabilization.
Press release | Building Division,City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Mayor | 06/18/2025