Community Development

COVID-19 Latest News (Updated May 29, 2020)

The St. Charles County Administration Building at 201 N. Second Street in St. Charles is open to the public with normal operating hours. Access is limited to the first floor. Upon entrance to any County building, employees and the public are encouraged to wear cloth facial protection, and everyone is required to have a health screening, including temperature check, before entering. Those with a fever or who have other COVID-19 symptoms will not be permitted to enter the building. View release for more information.

The Community Development Department has a representative in the lobby behind a plexiglass shield in a shared space when needed. Visitors also are encouraged to call 636-949-7346 to make an appointment in advance.

This website will be updated to reflect any changes in facility or department services. The public is encouraged to continue accessing County Government services by phone, email and online when available. Thank you.

View a comprehensive list of online services.
For more information about COVID-19, visit the St. Charles County Department of Public Health page or call the Information Hotline at 636-949-1899.

About Us

The Community Development Department is comprised of three divisions: Building and Code Enforcement, Development Review, and Planning and Zoning. The divisions provide services relating to permitting and inspecting new construction, community planning, zoning, subdivision matters, code enforcement inspections, and review and approval of development improvement plans.

Citizenserve Citizen Access Portal

Apply for permits and contractor licenses, submit plans, file a property maintenance and/or code enforcement complaint, and more through the Citizenserve Online Portal. Enjoy the convenience of handling these tasks online from your home or business.

Public Notices

Agencies May Apply for Domestic Violence Funds

The Domestic Violence Board of St. Charles County is accepting requests for funding from the County’s Domestic Violence funds for its 2021 allocation. Non-profit agencies may apply for funding of a shelter for victims of domestic violence in St. Charles County.

Agencies must submit one (1) full copy of their request/proposal in an electronic PDF format by October 1, 2020 to khutchins@sccmo.org.

Questions should be directed to Karen Hutchins at (636) 949-7335 ext. 7227.

St. Charles Community Development Department
Attn: Karen Hutchins
201 N. Second Street, Room 410
St. Charles, MO 63301

Domestic Violence Funding Application and Information 2021