Building Development Services is now open to the public. Visit our Permit Desk from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, M-F, at the Busch Building for assistance. Our counter closes briefly between 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM to allow for a staff lunch hour.

ALL applications can be done on eCity, by email, or mailed in.  

 eCity: https://ecity.springfieldmo.gov/

Email: [email protected]

Mail: City of Springfield Attn: BDS, 840 Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802

BTC RENEWALS HAVE BEEN MAILED.

THE GRACE PERIOD FOR RENEWALS HAS CHANGED. BEGINNING 2021, THE GRACE PERIOD FOR ALL RENEWALS ENDS JUNE 30, 2021.  AFTER JUNE 30, 2021, YOU MUST APPEAR BEFORE THE TRADES BOARD TO REQUEST REINSTATEMENT.

YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO RE-TEST.

Permits requests now available by email

Permits can now be requested via email at [email protected]. Please include the following information:

• Address and/or project number if a project already exists.
• Type of permit being requested ( i.e. plumbing, gas, mechanical, building, electrical, Fire Suppression)
• Detailed description of work specific to the permit.
• Trade Master’s name and email address (if applicable)
• Contractor Company Name.
• Contact phone number for follow up information and payment.

***DO NOT INCLUDE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION WITHIN THIS EMAIL REQUEST***

All requests will be handled on a first-in, first-out basis. A permitting representative will contact you during the processing of your permit. Any further information will be obtained at that time, along with payment information. Credit cards are the only accepted method of payment.

Building Development Services personnel is still available to assist in person during regular business hours, if needed. You may contact us at 864-1585 with further questions.

As always, permits and inspections can be requested via eCity at https://ecity.springfieldmo.gov. Building Development Services thanks you for your patience and we will make every concerted effort to meet your needs efficiently.

Sewer, excavation, driveway, encroachment and sidewalk permits

These permits should be requested by phone and/or email at 417-864-1921, 417-864-1980, [email protected] or [email protected].

Latest news on code updates

• The 2018 International Property Maintenance Code was adopted at the Feb. 24, 2020 City Council meeting. It went into effect May 26, 2020.

• The below codes went into effect Feb. 9, 2020.

• 2018 International Building Code
• 2018 International Plumbing Code 
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Private Sewage Disposal Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2018 International Existing Building Code
• 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
• 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2017 National Electrical Code
• Administration and Enforcement of Codes, known as the Land Development Code

• The 2018 International Residential Code went into effect Jan. 10, 2020.

• The Building Trades, Appeals and Licensing Ordinance went into effect Nov. 19, 2019.

Delay on new permits

To improve efficiency and process of residential application, issuance of new permits will be administratively delayed for a period of 72 hours to allow for review and approval by other City departments.