Code Violation Reporting in Missouri (2026)
17 rules on the books across Missouri, 11 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Blue Springs
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, a written citizen complaint alleging a code violation gives an Administrative…
Read full rule →Jackson County
Some RestrictionsIn unincorporated Jackson County, nuisance findings from an inspection go to the County Code Enforcement Officer, who…
Read full rule →Jefferson County
Some RestrictionsA Jefferson County nuisance case starts when someone files a complaint with the Code Official, who must inspect the…
Read full rule →Kansas City
Some RestrictionsKansas City, Missouri residents can report illegal dumping in the public right-of-way through 311 or myKCMO, triggering…
Read full rule →St Peters
Some RestrictionsIn the City of St. Peters, Missouri, a code complaint goes to the Code Official under Municipal Code Section…
Read full rule →La Grange
Light RestrictionsIn the City of La Grange, City Code § 565.030(A)(1) puts the trigger for a dangerous-building inspection in residents'…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
Jefferson County
Some RestrictionsOnce Jefferson County serves a nuisance notice, the owner has a reasonable time not exceeding ten days to start fixing…
Read full rule →Kansas City
Some RestrictionsKansas City must assign, investigate, and clear illegal dumping reports filed through 311 or myKCMO within set…
Read full rule →St Peters
Some RestrictionsIn the City of St. Peters, Missouri, a non-emergency nuisance notice gives the owner ten days to abate or show…
Read full rule →Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Blue Springs
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, City Code Section 245.160 lists the specific conditions the City declares to be…
Read full rule →Florissant
Some RestrictionsFlorissant's rental housing ordinance defines 'public nuisance' with a specific list of common code violations and…
Read full rule →Independence
Some RestrictionsIndependence's Property Maintenance Code bans stockpiling junk outdoors: vehicle parts, tires, lumber, cut brush, or…
Read full rule →Jefferson County
Some RestrictionsJefferson County's Public Nuisance Ordinance lists sixteen specific conditions, from junk and derelict vehicles to tall…
Read full rule →Kirkwood
Some RestrictionsKirkwood's nuisance ordinance lists specific violations residents can report to the City: a dead animal carcass left…
Read full rule →Lees Summit
Some RestrictionsThe most commonly cited Lee's Summit property maintenance violations, unsanitary exterior conditions, tall weeds, and…
Read full rule →St Peters
Some RestrictionsIn the City of St. Peters, Missouri, Section 215.010 declares a long list of property conditions a public nuisance…
Read full rule →St. Louis County
Some RestrictionsSt. Louis County's Property Maintenance Code puts every violation, from graffiti to structural neglect, through the…
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