No Bollinger County building code, zoning ordinance or county building permit is published. The county approvals a builder is most likely to meet are a floodplain review for work in a mapped flood zone, through the county floodplain administrator at 204 High St., Marble Hill (573-238-1900), and a state septic permit. FEMA flood maps for the county, Marble Hill and Glen Allen were updated on October 30, 2025.
Bollinger County and town contacts
| Office | Contact |
|---|---|
| County floodplain administrator | 204 High St., Marble Hill, 573-238-1900 |
| County emergency management coordinator | P.O. Box 20, Marble Hill, 573-208-0131 |
| Septic permits (state) | Missouri DHSS Onsite Wastewater Treatment program, 573-751-6095 ext. 5 |
| Bollinger County Health Center | 107 Hwy 51 North, Marble Hill, 573-238-2817 |
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Get a free quote →Three incorporated places lie in the county. Marble Hill issues its own building permits; the published sources say nothing for Sedgewickville and Glen Allen, so ask the village office there:
| Place | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Marble Hill (1,380), which now includes the former city of Lutesville | City Building Inspector (the City Administrator unless the Mayor designates another person), City Hall, 305 1st St., 573-238-3622; file the city’s building application with a site plan showing the structure’s dimensions and its distance from the lot lines. The code exempts ordinary repairs and minor alterations that do not change major structural parts, or that cost no more than $500 |
| Sedgewickville (192) | The published sources do not say; FEMA does not list the village |
| Glen Allen (66) | The published sources do not say; the state lists a floodplain contact at 9056 State Highway ZZ, 573-270-8100 |
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Get a free quote →Flood maps and septic systems in Bollinger County
Flood maps: Bollinger County, Marble Hill and Glen Allen take part in the National Flood Insurance Program, and FEMA lists new flood maps for all three effective October 30, 2025. Check a site against the current map before building, filling or grading near a creek. Zalma has disincorporated: the county adopted the Zalma map panel and flood study in its floodplain ordinance effective August 20, 2018, so flood insurance in Zalma is written under the county’s program.
Septic systems: the state health department’s directory names DHSS itself as the onsite wastewater permitting authority for Bollinger County; apply for an application number through DHSS or call 573-751-6095 ext. 5. DHSS says some single-family residential lots may be exempt and that work should not start until a permit is issued or the exemption confirmed, and it suspended its application fees on August 28, 2026 until new fee standards take effect. The environmental services page of the Bollinger County Health Center in Marble Hill also states that sewage permits are available for a fee, so call the Health Center (573-238-2817) and DHSS before work starts to confirm which office will issue yours.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →Before building in rural Bollinger County
Inside Marble Hill, Sedgewickville or Glen Allen, ask the town office first.
Compare the site with the October 30, 2025 maps and call the floodplain administrator if it is in a flood zone.
Confirm the issuing office and get the permit, or the confirmed exemption, before installing a system.
Missouri building code
Missouri has no mandatory statewide building code for private construction: a county, fire protection district or municipality may adopt one (usually by reference under RSMo 67.280), and in parts of the state none has. Building codes in Missouri
Bollinger County permit FAQs
Does Bollinger County, Missouri issue building permits?
No Bollinger County building code or county building permit is published. Inside Marble Hill, the City Building Inspector issues permits (City Hall, 573-238-3622); ask the village office in Sedgewickville or Glen Allen.
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Get a free quote →When did Bollinger County’s flood maps change?
FEMA lists new maps for the county, Marble Hill and Glen Allen effective October 30, 2025.
Who issues septic permits in Bollinger County?
The state DHSS directory lists DHSS itself, while the Bollinger County Health Center’s services page says sewage permits are available for a fee; check with both before starting.
Who is the county floodplain contact?
The county floodplain administrator at 204 High St., Marble Hill (573-238-1900).
How is flood insurance handled in Zalma?
Zalma has disincorporated, so policies there are written under Bollinger County’s flood insurance program.
Bollinger County permit search and official resources
- SEMA floodplain and emergency contacts, Bollinger County
- FEMA Community Status Book: Missouri
- Missouri DHSS septic (OWTS) construction permit process
- Bollinger County Health Center environmental services
- City of Marble Hill (ordinances, permits and applications)
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