Hours of Operation

Business Hours

  • Permit lobby hours are: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
  • Payments may be made in the Permit office between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
  • Certain permit applications, payments, and status updates are also available 24-7 using the city’s online permit system, Citizen Self Service (CSS).

Inspection Scheduling

Building code compliance inspections are generally scheduled between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Building code compliance inspections requests received before 7:00 am may be scheduled for the same day. Building code compliance inspection request received after 7:00 am are conducted the following business day. 

After hours and timed inspections are available upon request and based on staff availability for an additional fee.

Inspections may be scheduled using the following Inspections Voice Permit Line or through CSS. Inspection requests sent via email are no longer accepted. 

Inspection Scheduling Assistance

View the inspections process

Contact Information

For general permit and inspection questions or to speak with staff, please contact the Permits & Inspections Division at permits@missouricitytx.gov or by calling (281) 403-8600 during hours of operation.