Welcome to the City of Clayton
Permitting Portal
What is the permitting portal?
It provides online access through a computer or mobile device allowing residents, business owners, design professionals, contractors and property managers to submit permits, check the status of pending permits and schedule inspections.
At this time the following permit types may be applied for online:
Special Events Permit
Special Events Permits and their supporting documents may be applied for here.
Instructions on use of the Clayton Permitting Portal can be found here.
Permit documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
Building Division Permits
Instructions on use of the Clayton Permitting Portal can be found here.
Note: Response to Comments or Permit Amendments should not be submitted through the full application process, but rather by
uploading the responses and the completed Permit Amendment application form to the existing associate permit number.
Permit documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
***Interior Demolition permits are not accepted.
Any interior demolition work should only be included as part of a new tenant fit-out scope of work or as part of a White-Box permit.
A White-Box permit is only for a fully finished space and includes all required toilet rooms, mechanical, electrical and plumbing.***
Building Permit (Includes Fence Permit)
Demolition Permit (Full Building Structure Only)
Planning and Development Permits
Certain Planning and Development Permit Projects will now be applied for through the Clayton Permiting Portal. Presently, the permit types
available for application through the portal are: Administrative Planning/Architectural Review (AAR),
Architectural Review Board (ARB), Sign Permits (SGN) and Site Plan Review (SPR).
Additionally, Outdoor Dining Licences (OUT) will now be applied for via the Clayton Permiting Portal.
Instructions on use of the Clayton Permitting Portal can be found here.
Permit documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
Public Works Permits
After Hours/Weekend Work Application
Parking Meter Rental Application
Right-of-Way Permit
Cubside Parking Permit/ Valet Parking Permit
Waste Hauler Certificate of Qualification Application
Forestry Services PermitAll permit types may be accessed to check status or schedule inspections
You must be logged in to gain access to your permit(s) or apply for new permit(s)
New Users
If you have never applied for a permit you will need to setup an account, complete with username and password to use this portal. SETUP AN ONLINE ACCOUNT
First-time Portal Users
If you have applied for a permit since January 1st 2020, you likely already have an account. You may login using either the link in the upper right-hand corner or the link below, provided you know your username and password. If you do not know your login creditals, please click the link below and select "Forgot Username/Password" on the next screen. RETRIEVE USERNAME/PASSWORD
Returning Users
If you are a returning user simply click the login link in the upper right corner or LOGIN HERE
If you encouter any login problems or if you have any comments, questions or suggestions
please contact portalhelp@claytonmo.gov
Online Services
PERMITTING
APPLY FOR A PERMIT →
SEARCH FOR A PERMIT →
LEARN MORE ABOUT PERMITTING →
PLANNING PROJECTS
APPLY FOR A PERMIT →
APPLY FOR A LICENSE (OUTDOOR DINING) →
SEARCH FOR A PERMIT →
ADDITIONAL PERMITTING INFORMATION →