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Raytown, MO

MO

Community Development

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Contact Information

📞 Phone: 816-737-6014
📍 Address: City Hall, 10000 East 59th Street, Raytown, MO 64133
🕐 Hours: Contact city for hours

Online Portal

System: Tyler Technologies EnerGov

Permit Types Available

  • Building permits
  • Plumbing permits
  • Electrical permits
  • Mechanical permits
  • Reroofing
  • Basement finishes
  • Siding

General Residential Requirements

  • Most construction, appliance installations/replacements, reroofs, basement finishes, driveway extensions, siding require permits
  • Moving, replacing, or adding plumbing drain lines or electrical circuits must be permitted
  • Sheds <200 sq ft and fences don't require permits but are subject to zoning

Fee Information

  • 💰 Contact Raytown directly for current fee schedule

Contractor Licensing

  • 🔧 Property owners can obtain own permits ONLY if: (1) doing work themselves, (2) own the property, (3) reside on the property
  • 🔧 All three criteria must be met, otherwise licensed contractor required

Inspection Process

  • 🔍 Call 816-737-6014 with permit number to schedule
  • 🔍 Inspections must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance
  • 🔍 Reinspection fees apply on third inspection for same item
  • 🔍 Most inspections last up to 30 minutes

Things to Know

  • 💡 Zoning regulations (Chapter 50 of Municipal Code) apply even when permits aren't required
  • 💡 Three-criteria rule for homeowner permits is strictly enforced
  • 💡 Planning: 816-737-6059