Building Fees & Impact Fees in St. Joseph, [object Object]
Total government fees for new construction in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO. Includes impact fees, utility connections, permits, and assessments.
$5,250
Estimated Total Fees — Standard Single-Family Home
Based on typical 2,000 sq ft home, $300K construction value. Actual fees vary by project.
Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Amount | Basis |
|---|
| Building Permit Fee |
0.45% |
Of construction value |
| Plan Review Fee |
0.2% |
Of construction value |
| Water Connection Fee |
$1,800 |
Flat fee |
| Sewer Connection Fee |
$1,500 |
Flat fee |
Important Notes:
- St. Joseph does NOT charge impact fees for transportation, parks, stormwater, or schools.
- Relatively low connection fees compared to Kansas City metro area.
- Building permit fees follow a sliding scale based on construction valuation.
- Estimate based on $300K construction value.
Sources & Accuracy: Fee data sourced from St. Joseph published fee schedules
(effective July 2025).
Data confidence:
Partial.
Official source:
View Fee Schedule
Fees change periodically. Always confirm current fees with the city building department before budgeting.