Permits & Licenses 

The City of Crestwood DOES NOT REQUIRE an inspection or home occupancy permit on an owner/occupied sale or purchase of a home. A home occupancy permit and inspection ARE REQUIRED on rental property; see Residential Rental Occupancy Permit below.

For inquiries about Specials or Liens against real estate property, you MUST contact St. Louis County, Collector of Revenue, 41 S. Central Ave, Clayton MO 63105, Carissa Kelly at ckelly@stlouiscountymo.gov or 314-615-7152.

The City of Crestwood requires a Residential Rental Occupancy Permit for all rental properties within City limits. This includes single-family homes, villas, condos, apartments, and similar dwelling types. Any homeowner or company renting out a property must obtain this permit through the Department of Public Works.

• Note: A permit is not required if a property is being sold from one homeowner to another.

Inspection Requirements

A rental property cannot be occupied until it passes a residential inspection with no deficiencies. Inspections are conducted by a City-contracted representative and include a review of both the interior and exterior of the property. This includes, but is not limited to, electrical systems, plumbing, foundations, and safety features.

For more detail, please refer to the inspection checklist. Any violations of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)—as amended and adopted by the City of Crestwood—will be documented on the checklist. Additional information may be provided if needed.

Reinspection Process

If the property does not pass the initial inspection, the owner will receive a letter from the City outlining the required corrections. Once all items have been addressed, the owner may contact the Department of Public Works to schedule a reinspection.

Once the property passes inspection, an occupancy permit will be issued.

Appeals

If an applicant disagrees with the inspection results or believes the code has been misinterpreted, they may appeal to the Public Works Board.

To be added to the agenda, please contact Administrative Assistant Shirley Brown via email or 314-729-4726.

Application and Fees

You can apply for your Residential Rental Occupancy Permit here.

Fees

• Initial inspection: $340 (due at time of application)
• Reinspection (if needed): $175

Payment options

• Online (via link above; includes a 2.99% convenience fee)
• In person at Crestwood Government Center by cash, check, or money order

Permit Checklists

• Commercial Zoning Review Permit- Plans Checklist
• Conditional Use Permit Checklist
• Detached Accessory Structure or Shed Checklist
  
• Fence Permit Checklist
• Planned Development Checklist
• Residential Zoning Review Permit- Plans Checklist
• Site Plan Checklist
• Zoning Map Amendment Checklist

Other Documents

• Fire Alarm Owner Declaration
• Fire Fee Schedule
• Property Owner Signature Page
• Public Works Fee Schedule
• Sediment and Erosion Control Manual
• Special Activity Permit Information
• St. Louis County Re-Occupancy Permit