Building Permits

Apply for a Building Permit

Apply for permits, submit plans, search for a permit, and more through the Citizenserve Online Portal. Enjoy the convenience of handling these tasks from your home or business.  

Schedule a Building Inspection

To schedule an inspection you can submit your request using the Citizenserve Online Portal or by emailing it to the building inspection email.  Please include the permit number, project address & requested date and time frame of AM (9-12) or PM (1-4) when requesting an inspection via email.

Additional Information

  1. Basement Finish (PDF)
  2. Cold Weather Concrete Placement Policy
  3. Commercial Building and Development Requirements for Lake Saint Louis.pdf (PDF)
  4. Contractor Types and Construction Activities Requiring a Business License (PDF)
  5. Deck Guide (PDF)
  6. Demo Policy
  7. Drainage Policy
  8. Notice to All General Contractors and Subcontractors Doing Business in the City of Lake Saint Louis (PDF)
  9. Pool Requirement Checklist (PDF)
  10. Rental Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  11. Residential Fence Map (PDF)
  12. Roofing Code

Blasting Permits

On July 1, 2019 the Board of Aldermen approved an agreement with St. Charles County for services related to blasting. Contact St. Charles County for questions regarding blasting permits.