Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing. A change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the occupancy permit comes before the health permit and the liquor license, both of which ask for it.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 3 of 6: Approve the space
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city or county planning, zoning and building departments.
Sources and dates
Secretary of State Small Business Startup Guide (local requirements); city and county building and zoning ordinances. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Yes. Missouri has no statewide building code; each city or county adopts its own, so confirm the zoning allows your use and ask which code applies before signing.
Your city or county planning, zoning and building departments.
Step 3 of 6, approve the space. The steps before it: set up the business and register for tax.
Who needs a zoning approval and certificate of occupancy in Missouri?
