Permit Fees
In addition to the processing fees charged for new permits or modifications to existing permits, all docks are subject to a permit fee. Owners of docks that occupy more than 3,000 square feet of water space will be charged an annual permit fee based on total square footage at a rate of $.06 per square feet. Owners of docks smaller than 3,000 square feet are not subject to an annual fee, but they will be charged a permit fee (PDF) when a new dock is installed or an existing dock is modified.
The square footage used to determine the permit fee includes the total surface area of the dock (including the area within boat slips), lifts and all other attachments. If the property has more than one dock, the total area of the individual docks will be added together to determine the fee. The area occupied and the annual permit fee will be determined by Ameren Missouri.
Multiple permits can be applied and paid for with one application. See fee example. If a dock permit is denied, the processing portion of the permit fee may be refunded.