Code Violation Reporting in Jefferson County, MO (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Jefferson County, Missouri.
Verified from official government sources
How to Report
A Jefferson County nuisance case starts when someone files a complaint with the Code Official, who must inspect the property before serving written notice on the owner. Owners get up to ten days to fix the problem or ten calendar days to appeal to the Municipal Court.
How Jefferson County Handles Nuisance Complaints
Some RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Code of Ordinances §200.030(D)(1)-(2)
D. The Code Official or his or her representative shall: 1. Inspect any property about which complaints are filed by any person to the effect that property is or may exist in violation of this Chapter. 2. Serve notice of the declaration of nuisance as determined by the provisions of this Chapter to the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent, and all other persons having an interest in the pr...
Response Times
Once Jefferson County serves a nuisance notice, the owner has a reasonable time not exceeding ten days to start fixing the violation, and ten calendar days to appeal before the order becomes final. The Code Official can extend the deadline in writing if needed.
Jefferson County's 10-Day Nuisance Compliance Window
Some RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Code of Ordinances §200.030(D)(2)(c), (D)(2)(e)
c. Any person notified under this Subsection (2) to remove debris from property shall be given reasonable time not to exceed ten (10) days to commence the action required by the notice. The notice may include a reasonable time in which the required action shall be completed... e. The parties receiving the notice shall have ten (10) calendar days to appeal the declaration of nuisance to the Jeff...
Common Violations
Jefferson County's Public Nuisance Ordinance lists sixteen specific conditions, from junk and derelict vehicles to tall grass and dead animals, that make a property a public nuisance in the unincorporated area and can trigger a Code Official complaint and abatement order.
Common Nuisance Violations Cited in Jefferson County
Some RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Code of Ordinances §200.030(A)
A. All real property in the unincorporated area of Jefferson County shall be deemed a public nuisance that has the presence of a nuisance, including, but not limited to: 1. Rubbish, yard waste and trash. 2. Demolition debris such as lumber, windows, doors, fencing, and shingles. 3. Bricks and scrap concrete, rock, and blocks. 4. Scrap metal such as tin and aluminum. 5. Steel. 6. Derelict vehicl...
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