A building permit is generally required for all projects except:

• One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet.
• Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work
• Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one– and two– family dwellings.

Our detailed Building Permit Guide should answer most questions and will guide you through the application process. Please call the Community Development Department at 816-274-6006 for additional information.

North Kansas City provides trash collection to all non-commercial properties through Town and Country Disposal. Please contact Public Works at 816-274-6004 to setup service and to receive your wheeled trash container. If you have any complaints, issues or need to report a missed pickup, please contact Public Works.

Come by City Hall or call us at 8164-274-6000 to setup your water account. There is a deposit required when you open your account: $50 for residential or $100 for commercial accounts. Deposits are refunded when you close your account.

To report a water main break, please call the water department at 816-274-6022 immediately. After hours, please call the police non-emergency phone at 816-274-6010.

City Hall handles all billing issues. Please call between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday.

We have multiple payment options:

• Mail a check or money order to:
  City Hall
  2010 Howell Street
  North Kansas City, MO 64116
• Drop it off at the above address. There is a night drop in front of City Hall if you come outside of regular hours.
• Pay online here

Go here to fill out an online form to report a pothole or call Public Works at 816-274-6004 during regular hours. 

The City contracts with a 3rd party contractor to maintain city trees in the Parks and City right-of-ways on an as needed basis.  Typically you will see crews out trimming in the fall making preparation for the winter months ahead and again in the spring as trees begin to bloom.  They trim branches from the powerlines, remove hangers and low branches over drives and sidewalk areas.

Planning and Zoning is a function of the Community Development department. Please visit their website here for more information about planning and zoning.