City of Winchester Missouri

BUILDING PERMIT REGULATIONS

Play it safe and check with City Hall before you start that residential or commercial improvement project.  Permits may be required for many projects (permit authorization forms must be displayed prior to the beginning of construction) including:

New home construction Home additions
Re-hab existing structures Patio covers
Retaining walls over 2 ft. Glass enclosures
Excavations * Monuments
Sheds Demolitions
Garage/carports and/or Decks
   garage/carport additions Pools & hot tubs
Basement finishing or Fences
  remodeling Signs *

In addition, St. Louis County requires the issuing and diplaying of permits for the following projects (prior to starting work):

Plumbing Mechanical      Electrical
Demolition Explosives       Weights & measures
Water/sewer connection    

Bulding Permit Application forms are available from City Hall or you may download them by clicking on the link below. A complete step-by-step procedure form is available as a help in determining which items need to be done and in what order. 

If you are planning to apply for a Building Permit for your home, you should consider that both West County EMS & Fire Protection District and Metro West Fire District can require permits for all new construction, remodeling, additions and all fireplaces, including wood burning stoves.  Please contact the Fire District that you reside in for their requirements.

BUILDING PERMIT COST - The fee for a building permit depends upon the type of project, the number of inspections required, and the cost of the project.  A certificate of insurance or construction bond may also be required. 
Reminder:  Municipal Code stipulates that building permit fees are doubled if work begins before a permit is secured. 

PERMIT DEPOSIT - Residential and commercial permit applications require a non-refundable deposit.  Upon Building Department approval of your application, we credit the deposit to the actual cost of your permit.  If the Building Department does not approve and issue a permit, the deposit will help cover the Building Commissioner's fee for review of the plans.

Non-Refundable Deposit Required

Residential $25.00
Commercial Building Permits $50.00
Sign Permits $30.00
Excavation Permits $40.00
Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Permits $15.00
   

 *To download Building Permit Procedures,  click here

                    Building Permit Application,  click here

                    Building Permit Check List,   click here

                    Sun Deck Requirements,      click here

             Excavation Permit Form,             click here

             Sign Permit (Commercial),           click here