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Can I have help planning a subdivision?: If you own land that you want to divide into smaller tracts for resale purposes and want to know the procedure of subdividing your land, call the Planning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 510.

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1. How can I learn about housing programs?: For information on housing programs, low income Public and Section 8 Housing Assistance call the Housing Authority of Joplin at (417) 624-4514.

2. How do I learn more about housing, repairs, rehabilitation, loans and grants?: For information on these topics, contact the City of Joplin Planning Division at 624-0820 ext. 510.

3. Where can I learn about City housing codes?: For information regarding housing standards, contact the City of Joplin Building and Code Enforcement Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 521.

4. Do I need a permit to build a driveway or have a curb cut?: 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.

5. Who can I have perform concrete work within the city?: 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.

6. How can I find out about the local library?: For information about the Joplin Public Library, 300 S. Main St., please call (417) 623-7953. The library also has a resource line called LinkLine at (417) 624-LINK. The Library’s hours are as follows:
Monday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., & Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

7. Can I create or change a no parking zone?: To request parking restrictions or changes in existing restrictions on city streets, contact the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

8. Can I petition for a City project?: To request a project such as street paving, sewer line or storm water projects in your neighborhood, call the City of Joplin Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530. For extending a water line, contact Missouri-American Water Company at (417) 623-2100.

9. How can I learn about the use of a public right-of-way?: For questions regarding the private use of a public right-of-way, please contact the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

10. Can I report a damaged or dangerous sidewalk?: To report hazards on sidewalks, call the Code Enforcement Officer at (417) 624-0820 ext. 518. Property owners are financially responsible for sidewalk repairs.

11. Can I have help planning a subdivision?: If you own land that you want to divide into smaller tracts for resale purposes and want to know the procedure of subdividing your land, call the Planning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 510.

12. Who do I call about subdivision improvements?: If you need information about paving or sewer lines for a new subdivision, call the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.