Commercial Occupancy Permit — City of St. Louis
A St. Louis commercial occupancy permit is required before a restaurant may occupy a space; it is applied for in person at City Hall.
What it is. The commercial occupancy permit certifying the property complies with local building codes and is suitable to occupy for the restaurant use. Occupancy permits are required for commercial properties before occupancy.
Who issues it. City of St. Louis — Building Division, Permits Section (City layer). Application is made in person with a Customer Service Representative at City Hall, Room 425.
When you need it. Before occupying the space for the restaurant use / on a change of use.
How to apply. Apply in person at City Hall Room 425; pass required inspections; the occupancy permit is issued.
Fees. Per the Building Division schedule — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- City of St. Louis — Apply for a Commercial Occupancy Permit — https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/public-safety/building/permits/occupancy-permits/commercial-occupancy-permits.cfm — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.