Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB1286: Modifies provisions relating to local permitting applications
Status: In committee, March 30, 2026
SCS/SB 1286 - This act provides that a political subdivision shall approve or deny a request for a permit or any other kind of prior approval required for the construction of new single-family residential buildings within sixty calendar days of the request. If a response is not received by the applicant within sixty days, the request shall be deemed approved. If the request is approved, the political subdivision shall not impose any additional requirements related to such request. If the request is denied, the political subdivision shall state the reasons for denial, as described in the act. This act is similar to HCS/HB 1264 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
What the bill says
To amend chapter 67, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to applications for property developments. Section A. Chapter 67, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 67.486, to read as follows: 67.486. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Political subdivision", a local public body created under the Constitution of Missouri or by the general assembly that exercises governmental functions for purposes of a request made under this section; (2) "Request", an application for a permit or any other kind of prior approval from a polit.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 67, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to applications for property developments. Section A. Chapter 67, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 67.486, to read as follows: 67.486. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Political subdivision", a local public body created under the Constitution of Missouri or by the general assembly that exercises governmental functions for purposes of a request made under this section; (2) "Request", an application for a permit or any other kind of prior approval from a political subdivision for a permit related to the construction of a new residential, commercial, or industrial building or the repair or renovation of any such existing building. 2. (1) If an applicant submits a request to a political subdivision, the political subdivision shall approve or deny the applicant's request within thirty calendar days. (2) If no response is received by an applicant within thirty calendar days, the request shall be deemed approved SB 1286 and the applicant is authorized to proceed with the construction as provided in the request. (3) If the request is approved, the political subdivision shall not impose on the applicant additional requirements related to the request. (4) (a) If the political subdivision denies the request, the political subdivision …