Permits, Inspections, and Certifications
Blocking Right of Way, Commercial, Residential, Special Events
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Services and Information
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Small Cell Facilities Deployment
Information on Small Cell Facility Permits, New or Existing Pole, Operations and Installations -
Apply For A Commercial Construction Permit
Information on applying for a building permit for commercial construction. -
Apply For A Housing Conservation Inspection (Occupancy Permit)
Information on how to apply for a Housing Conservation inspection for Residential Occupancy. -
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 Brick Dealer Permit
Information businesses need to know to obtain a Brick Dealer Permit -
Apply for 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. -
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. -
Blocking Right of Way Permits
Blocking Right of Way Permits are required for any activity that will block any portion of the public right of way (streets and sidewalks) such as dumpster placement, moving truck, block parties, construction related street closures. -
Board of Public Service Permits
Information and applications for permits from the Board of Public Service -
Building Permit Application Process
An overview of building permits issued by the City of St. Louis. -
City of St. Louis Demolition Handbook
The handbook covers everything from becoming a certified demolition contractor to applying for permits to on-site procedures and reporting requirements. -
Conceal and Carry Firearm Eligibility and Affirmation
Eligibility and Affirmation for a firearm in the city of St. Louis -
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. -
Demolition Permits
Requirements for demolition permits obtained by Owners. -
Driveway Permits
Constructing a new driveway or reconstructing an existing driveway -
Excavation Permits
An excavation permit is required anytime a portion of the public right of way is removed. -
Fire Prevention Permits Information
General information about applying for Permits from Bureau of Fire Prevention under the Fire Department. -
Food Truck Permits
Information concerning Mobile Vendors (Food Trucks) in the City -
Information guide for residential construction projects
Building permit application submittal/review process and information guide for residential construction projects. -
Obtain Commercial Occupancy Permits
Information on applying for a Commercial Occupancy Permit. -
Obtain a Special Event Permit
Outlines the process to apply for a permit to hold a large event in the City of St. Louis, such as a Parade, Run and/or Walk, Cycling Race or Ride, Festival, Street Fair or Outdoor Concert. -
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. -
Overdimensional Transportation Permits
Permit for oversized vehicles to travel on pre-declared route in the City of St. Louis -
Request Commercial Property Inspections
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 -
Request for Street Permit Customer Number
Frequent users of the Street Permit Application may request a customer number of their own to organize and expedite their requests. -
Residential Block Party Permits
Permit is required for neighborhood weekend social gatherings, and must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. -
Residential Construction Permit
Information on applying for a building permit for residential construction. -
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. -
Sidewalk Permit
A sidewalk permit is required for constructing a new sidewalk or reconstructing an existing sidewalk. -
Small Wireless Facility Collocation Permit Instructions and Requirements
Due to the characteristics of the City of St. Louis' utility poles, all poles requested for small wireless facility collocation must be replaced with utility poles that meet the City’s current pole specifications. -
Street Permits and Inspections
Information regarding street permits and other street inspections. -
Water Tap Application: Small and Large Service Connections
Requirements needed to apply for a water tap connection
Departments and Agencies
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Building Division Permits Section
Permits Section -- We are encouraging all customers who would like to obtain Demolition, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Tent and/or Housing Conservation/HCD (residential occupancy) Permits to utilize the Building Division Permit Section on-line system at www.stlcitypermits.com -
Office of Special Events
Information about what you need to do in order to apply for a Special Event Permit, submit events to the city calendar, and other helpful information involving event planning. -
Office of the Secretary
The Office of the Secretary manages Board of Public Service meeting materials and issues permits on behalf of the Board. -
Street Department
Street Department functions including those of Streets, Refuse, Traffic and Towing divisions as well as permits issued by the Director's office.
Online Applications and Forms
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Check Status of Street Permit Application
Use this page to check the status of your application. Once your status indicates "Approved, pending payment", please bring payment (check, cash or money order) to 1900 Hampton, 63139. -
Street Permit Application
Apply for Street permits such as blockings, excavations, sidewalks, driveways, or overdimensional vehicle transports.
Downloadable Forms
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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 -
NonCollusive Affidavit
Affidavit form for tax abatement projects -
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
Laws, Bills, and Policies
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Building Codes Adopted by the City
Building Codes adopted by the City of St. Louis -
Shared Bike and Scooter Program Policy and Requirements
Learn about the Board of Public Service approved policy for starting a shared bike, e-bikes, scooters, and e-scooters program.
Plans and Reports
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Restaurant Health Ratings and Inspection Reports
Current food and beverage establishment health ratings and inspections, and archived reports
Maps and GIS
External Resources
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Electrical Permits
Building Division Commercial and Residential Electrical Permits and Inspections
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