Building Permits in Independence, Missouri
Part of Clay County.
We checked Independence's own official pages for 5 types of projects (shed, fence, deck, roof, pool). Permits are issued by City of Independence. Every rule below links to the page it was taken from, so you can confirm it before you start work. Last verified September 29, 2026.
Verified permit information is available for 5 project types in Independence.
Verified Permit Categories
- Shed Permit Depends
- Fence Permit Depends
- Deck Permit Yes
- Roof Permit Yes
- Pool Permit Depends
Independence rules in detail
Shed
- Height limit (ft)
- 25 source: independencemo.gov
- Permit required
- Depends source: independencemo.gov
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 120 source: independencemo.gov
- Setback (ft)
- 5 source: independencemo.gov
Fence
- Conditions
- A fence cannot exceed 8 feet height, except fences around tennis courts, swimming pools and other similar recreational facilities. source: independencemo.gov
- Permit required
- Depends source: independencemo.gov
- Height limit (ft)
- 6 source: independencemo.gov
- Setback (ft)
- 25 source: independencemo.gov
Deck
- Permit required
- Yes source: independencemo.gov
Roof
- Permit required
- Yes source: independencemo.gov
- Conditions
- only one layer of roofing material is allowed on any roof source: independencemo.gov
Pool
- Permit required
- Depends source: independencemo.gov
- Conditions
- If the pool has side walls that are 24” or taller or 5,000 gallons or more, a swimming pool permit is required. source: independencemo.gov
Not yet verified
These permit categories do not yet have enough verified information to publish a linked permit page.
- Patio
- Pergola
- Garage
- Carport
- Tree Removal
- Solar Panels
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Driveway
- ADU
- Home Addition
- Demolition
- Windows
- Water Heater
Where to apply
City of Independence · official website