Permits, Inspections, and Certifications

Services and Information

• Apply For A Shared Bike and Scooter Permit
  Application process for companies to request a permit to operate shared bikes and/or scooters in the City of St. Louis.
• Apply for Accessible Parking in Front of Residence
  Request an accessible parking permit on the street in front of a residence.
• Apply for Hydrant Use Permits
  The City of St. Louis Water Division issues a special permit for the use of a fire hydrant to obtain city water
• Apply for Temporary Food Permits
  Instructions on how to apply for temporary food permits in the City of St. Louis
• Apply for a Blocking Right of Way Permit
  Blocking Right of Way Permits are required for any activity that will block any portion of the street or sidewalk such as dumpster placement, moving truck, construction related street closures.
• Apply for a Brick Dealer Permit
  Information businesses need to know to obtain a Brick Dealer Permit
• Apply for a Building Permit
  Find information on how to apply for a building permit, including both residential and commercial building projects.
• Apply for a Commercial Occupancy Permit
  Information on applying for a Commercial Occupancy Permit for businesses and multi-family dwellings of 6 or more units.
• Apply for a Communication Backhaul Permit
  Steps to apply for a Communication Backhaul Permit
• Apply for a Conceal and Carry Firearm Permit
  Conceal and carry firearm permit is by appointment only. Call 314-622-4851 and arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
• Apply for a Demolition Permit
  Demolition permits are required for wrecking or demolishing work in the City.
• Apply for a Driveway Permit
  Apply for a permit to construct a new driveway or modify an existing driveway
• Apply for a Food Truck Permit
  Information for mobile vendors on obtaining a permit to operate a food truck in the City
• Apply for a Liquor License
  Steps and instructions to apply for a general liquor license; a provisional license; or a wholesale, manufacturer or distributor license.
• Apply for a Mechanical Permit
  Information for licensed mechanical contractors to apply for mechanical permits with the Building Division.
• Apply for a Plumbing Permit
  Find information about applying for plumbing permits in the City.
• Apply for a Property Boundary Change
  Steps to apply for a property boundary change for lot subdivisions (including townhomes), lot consolidations and boundary adjustments
• Apply for a Public Improvement Permit
  Steps to apply for a public improvement permit, for any improvements proposed within the public right-of-way (ROW) or on City property.
• Apply for a Residential Block Closure Permit
  This permit is required for neighborhood weekend social gatherings, and must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Formerly known as Residential Block Party.
• Apply for a Residential Occupancy Permit (Housing Conservation Inspection)
  Information on how to apply for a Housing Conservation inspection for Residential Occupancy, which consists of a basic code inspection to check for minimal interior building code violations and minimum exterior standards.
• Apply for a Sidewalk Permit
  A sidewalk permit is required for constructing a new sidewalk or reconstructing an existing sidewalk.
• Apply for a Small Business Liquor License
  Steps to apply for a temporary liquor license for a restaurant/bar, microbrewery, brewpub, and/or taproom brewery
• Apply for a Special Event Permit
  Outlines the process to apply for a permit to hold a small or large event in the City of St. Louis, such as a Street Fair, Outdoor Concert, Parade, Run and/or Walk, Cycling Race, or Ride.
• Apply for a Temporary Outdoor Seating Permit
  Process for restaurants and bars to temporarily expand or introduce outdoor seating while taking prudent precautions to reduce the exposure to, and slow the spread of, COVID-19
• Apply for a Tree Permit to Maintain
  Individuals who directly or indirectly perform maintenance on any City Tree must obtain a permit to maintain.
• Apply for a Valet Stand Permit
  Instructions to apply for a valet stand permit in the City of St. Louis
• Apply for an Electrical Permit
  Information about electrical permits, which are required for contractors and some homeowners to perform electrical work on buildings in the City.
• Apply for an Excavation Permit
  An excavation permit is required anytime a portion of the public right of way is removed.
• Apply for an IoT and Technology Deployment Permit
  Through this process, the City of St. Louis will grant a Permit Applicant the use of an approved City Structure or Infrastructure as necessary to utilize, replace, or upgrade such Structures and Infrastructure.
• Apply for an Overdimensional Vehicle Permit
  Permit for oversized vehicles to travel on a pre-declared route in the City of St. Louis
• Apply for or Renew a Commercial Loading Zone Permit
  A Commercial Loading Zone Permit allows businesses to convert metered parking spots into zones for loading and unloading commercial vehicles.
• Available Commercial Building Permit Types
  A list of commercial building permit types and a brief description of each one.
• Become a Registered Contractor for St. Louis Tornado Recovery
  Become a registered tornado recovery contractor in the City of St. Louis to help residents know that your business is licensed, insured, and has any relevant trade certifications.
• Board of Public Service Permits
  Information and applications for permits from the Board of Public Service, including encroachments, massage and tattoo parlors, public improvement and property boundary change.
• Electrical Permit Fees
  Fees for the various types of electrical permits in St. Louis
• Fire Prevention Permits Information
  General information about applying for Permits from Bureau of Fire Prevention under the Fire Department.
• Mechanical Permit Fees
  Fees for the various types of mechanical permits contractors can pull in St. Louis
• Obtain or Renew a Disabled Placard
  Information on temporary and permanent disabled placards, which allow a vehicle with a disabled driver or passenger to park in accessible parking spaces.
• Permits and Approvals for Properties Impacted by the May 16 Tornado
  Information for City residents and property owners about permitting processes for rebuilding damaged homes and other buildings.
• Plumbing Permit Fees
  Fees for the types of plumbing permits contractors and homeowners can acquire in St. Louis.
• Request a Commercial Property Inspection
  Report problems with overflowing or missing commercial trash dumpsters, commercial trash collection, ADA accessibility, problem with a liquor establishments, or smoking ban violations.
• Request a Residential Property Inspection - Exterior
  Request exterior residential property inspections for possible building code, health, safety or historic district violations.
• Request a Residential Property Inspection - Interior
  Request interior residential property inspections for possible building violations or health violations
• Short-Term Rental Permits
  Under Ordinance 71729, all platforms seeking to list Short-Term Rentals and all Short-Term Rentals will be required to have a permit to operate.
• Street Permits and Inspections
  Information regarding street permits and other street inspections.
• When a Residential Building Permit is Needed
  Examples of projects that do and do not require a residential building permit, plus information about historical districts and flood zones.

Downloadable Forms

• Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Permit Application
  Application for permit to store hazardous materials on business premises.
• Mandatory Fire Safety Unit Food Truck and Trailer Registration and Inspection Documents and Forms
  All forms, requirements, and information needed to register and pass inspection with the Department of Public Safety's Building Division Fire Safety Unit prior to operating a food truck.
• Motorized Food Truck Vending Application
  Download a copy of the mobile vendor application
• Permanent Food Permit Application
  Permanent Food Permit Application
• Telecommunications Permit Form
  An application for a Telecommunications Permit from the Communications Division.
• Tent Permit Application and Requirements
  All forms, requirements, and information needed to obtain a Tent Permit

Plans and Reports

• Restaurant Health Ratings and Inspection Reports
  Current food and beverage establishment health ratings and inspections, and archived reports

External Resources

• Electrical Permits
  Building Division Commercial and Residential Electrical Permits and Inspections

See Also