Administrative overview · FIPS 29137
Monroe County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Monroe County Planning and Zoning
For a project in or near Monroe County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
877-433-3061 ext. 440 (County Commission)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Monroe County Courthouse, 300 N. Main Street, Paris, MO 65275
Operating hours
County Commission: Monday and Thursday, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM; the Planning and Zoning page does not publish separate office hours.
Review expectation
N/A—the reviewed official county pages publish no standard review timeline.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Monroe County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Monroe County Planning and Zoning is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 877-433-3061 ext. 440 (County Commission).
How long might review take?
N/A—the reviewed official county pages publish no standard review timeline.
How are inspections scheduled?
N/A—the reviewed official Planning and Zoning page publishes no inspection-scheduling instructions. Contact the County Commission/Planning and Zoning office through 877-433-3061 ext. 440.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Monroe County’s official website identifies a Planning and Zoning office and publishes county zoning regulations for unincorporated areas. The reviewed official pages do not identify a specific current 2026 construction-code edition. N/A—the reviewed official Planning and Zoning page publishes no consolidated minor-work building-permit exemption list.