FAQs • Ellisville, MO • CivicEngage

How do I get an occupancy permit?: Prior to a change of occupancy and/or ownership, all properties in the City of Ellisville must have an Occupancy Inspection performed by the Building Official before an occupancy permit may be issued. Read more.

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The regular sales tax rate in Ellisville is 8.9880%. This includes 4.2250% for the State, 3.513% that is St. Louis county wide and Ellisville sales taxes totaling 1.2500%.
The State portion includes 3.0000% for General Fund, Education for 1.0000%, conservation for 0.125% and Parks for 0.1000%.
The County portion includes 1.0000% for County and municipal operations, 1.2500% for Transportation & Metrolink,0.500% for Public Safety, 0.2500% for Children's Services, 0.2875% for Regional Parks, Trails & Arch and 0.1000% for Emergency Communications, and 0.1250% for Zoological Park.
The Ellisville portion is 0.5000% for Stormwater Control, 0.5000% for Capital Improvements and 0.2500% for Park Improvement Bonds.
Qualified food sales (groceries) have a lower sales tax rate. The combined rate for those sales is 5.9880%.

2. How do I get an occupancy permit?: Prior to a change of occupancy and/or ownership, all properties in the City of Ellisville must have an Occupancy Inspection performed by the Building Official before an occupancy permit may be issued. Read more.

3. Where do I find the upcoming agenda for the next Council meeting?: Agendas are posted prior to meetings. You can find City Council agendas and minutes in the Agenda Center.