FAQs • Joplin, MO • CivicEngage

Do excavation projects require a permit?: Any excavations in the public right-of-way requires a permit and must be performed by a licensed contractor. To obtain a permit, call the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

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Permits

1. How can I get a building permit?: For information regarding building permits, call the City of Joplin Building and Code Inspection Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 521.

2. How can I get a building plan review?: For information regarding building plans, call the City of Joplin Building and Code Inspection Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 521

3. Where can I obtain a burn permit?: To request information on the guidelines for open burning within the city limits or to obtain a burn permit, please call the Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403.

4. Do I have to have a permit to have concrete work performed?: Concrete work on city rights-of- way (such as sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches) must be done by a licensed and bonded contractor and requires a permit and inspection. For permit information, contact the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 533. To obtain a license, call the Finance Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 242.

5. Do I need a permit to build a driveway?: The placement and construction of a driveway that provides access to and from a City street requires a permit. For questions, or to obtain a permit, call the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

6. How can I obtain an electrical permit?: For information regarding electrical construction permits, call the City of Joplin Building and Code Enforcement Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 521.

7. Do excavation projects require a permit?: Any excavations in the public right-of-way requires a permit and must be performed by a licensed contractor. To obtain a permit, call the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

8. Should I have my fire plan reviewed?: Fire plan review is a service offered as part of the building permit process for all commercial, business, assembly, industrial, factory, health care, educational, and multi-family residential building or remodeling projects within the City.

9. Do I have to have a permit for a garage sale?: You are no longer required to obtain a permit for a garage sale, but you must abide by the following rules: Garage sales may occur 2 times a year, for not more than 3 days, and at least 60 days apart. All garage sale signs are required to be removed within one day following the sale and should not be in the public right of way, on power poles, etc. Signs may only be posted in the yard where the sale is being held. For further information, please call the City Finance Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 242.

10. How can I obtain a mechanical permit?: For information regarding mechanical construction permits, call the City of Joplin Building and Code Enforcement Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 521.

11. How do I obtain a plumbing permit?: For information regarding plumbing construction permits call the City of Joplin Building and Code Enforcement Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 521.

12. Do I have to have a sign permit?: For information regarding permits for installation of or changes to private signs, call the Planning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 510 or the Building Division at ext. 520.