Occupancy permits at the present time are not required for residential property by the City of Saint Louis, except for Section 8 subsidy. Occupancy permits are required for commercial properties.

Occupancy permits must be applied for Online or in the Building Division - Permit Section, Room 425, City Hall, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is closed on all City holidays. All residential occupancy permit applications require a notarized letter (See attached Letter of Authorization which may be utilized) from the Owner of the property if the application is being made by someone other than the Owner.

Fees for residential occupancy permits are as follows:

Section 8 or a voluntary application request for a dwelling unit under 3,500 square feet requires a $80.00 permit fee. For each additional unit in the same building that is inspected at the same time there will be a $20.00 per unit fee.

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