St. Charles County, Missouri: home sale requirements by municipality

1 of the 7 municipalities we track in St. Charles County require an inspection, test or certificate before a home sale.

CityWhat is requiredFeeStatus
CottlevilleSt. Charles CountyResidential occupancy inspection at saleRequired at sale
Dardenne PrairieSt. Charles CountyNoneNo point-of-sale rule
Lake Saint LouisSt. Charles CountyNoneNo point-of-sale rule
O'FallonSt. Charles CountyNoneNo point-of-sale rule
St. CharlesSt. Charles CountyNoneNo point-of-sale rule
St. PetersSt. Charles CountyNoneNo point-of-sale rule
Weldon SpringSt. Charles CountyNoneNo point-of-sale rule

What these requirements involve

St. Louis-area occupancy inspection

Most municipalities in St. Louis County, and the City of St. Louis, inspect a home before it is sold or reoccupied. The new owner needs the occupancy permit, and failed items must be fixed or formally assumed by the buyer. Read the guide.

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