--- title: "City of St. Louis asbestos abatement and demolition: how to file" description: "Asbestos and demolition projects in the City of St. Louis are reported on STL City Permits. See fees, the size threshold and how to pay, as of October 2026." url: https://aes.multisites.ai/blog/st-louis-city-asbestos-abatement-permit publisher: Advanced Environmental Services phone: +1-314-865-2662 quote: https://aes.multisites.ai/contact --- Local: St. Louis: 3 min read, published October 30, 2026 # City of St. Louis asbestos abatement and demolition: how to file In the City of St. Louis, the Department of Health's Air Pollution Control Program handles asbestos and demolition notifications for the state. You report each project on the STL City Permits website and pay a fee. As of October 2026, the abatement notification fee is $100 and the demolition notification fee is $100. [Request a Quote](https://aes.multisites.ai/contact)[(314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662) ![AES crew member in a protective suit scraping old wall material from scaffolding](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/100.Beg0SK9K_Z2cMAXv.webp) ![Building wrapped in white containment sheeting with an AES storage container in front](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/AESI-083.BQiJ3BQs_Z1FKjAJ.webp) ![Mold spots on attic roof sheathing between wooden rafters](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/121._02wx8fs_Z18gd2e.webp) ## Who handles asbestos and demolition filings in the City of St. Louis? The City of St. Louis Department of Health does. Its Air Pollution Control Program is the “delegated authority for asbestos and demolition notifications and inspections,” working under an agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Inspectors also monitor sites and enforce the City ordinance. The state’s own rules still apply on top of the City’s. Missouri DNR also names the City’s air pollution office as the local agency for St. Louis city. DNR tells owners to contact that agency before starting a project in the city, because extra requirements may apply. Read the state side first in our post on the [Missouri 10 working day asbestos notice](https://aes.multisites.ai/blog/missouri-asbestos-notification-10-working-days). ## How do you file a project in the City? You file online. The City says demolition, renovation and abatement projects “must be reported on the STL City Permits website.” You log in or create an account to begin. The City also lists current asbestos projects on that site. Have these ready before you start: 1. The asbestos inspection report and lab results for the building. 2. The scope: what material, how much, and where. 3. The start date and the contractor who will do the work. 4. A business check or money order for the fee. The City page does not list the exact upload list. Check the STL City Permits screens as you go. ## How big does a project have to be? The City sets a low bar. Abatement projects “consisting of greater than 10 square feet, 16 linear feet, or 3 cubic feet of asbestos-containing material” fall under Ordinance 71332. The fee table uses slightly different words, “equal to or greater than.” For a job near the line, call the Air Pollution Control Program and ask how they count it. The federal [NESHAP](https://aes.multisites.ai/glossary/neshap) level is much higher. The state threshold for hiring a registered abatement contractor is 160 square feet, 260 linear feet or 35 cubic feet of regulated material. A small City job can need a notice well before it reaches the state level. ## What does the City charge? The City publishes a fee table. As of October 2026, these are the asbestos and demolition lines: Service Fee Annual Asbestos Notification (due 10 calendar days before January 1) $200 Air Pollution Demolition Notification $100 Asbestos Project Notification (NESHAP level) $200 Asbestos Abatement Notification (10 sq ft, 16 linear ft or 3 cu ft up to NESHAP level) $100 Asbestos Inspection (up to two visits) $200 Demolition Inspection $200 Application for Variance $50 Fees change. Confirm the amount on the City’s page the day you file. ## How do you pay? Pay by business check or money order. The City says to bring it to the Department of Health at 1520 Market St., Room 4051, St. Louis, MO 63103. “Credit Card payments are not available at this time.” The City accepts payments from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except on city holidays. Plan the trip into your schedule so the fee does not delay the filing. ## What should you do before you file? Get the building surveyed. A survey tells you what is there and how much, and the City filing needs those numbers. Read our guide to [asbestos in older St. Louis homes](https://aes.multisites.ai/guides/asbestos-in-older-st-louis-homes). Our [asbestos survey](https://aes.multisites.ai/asbestos-survey) page explains how an inspector samples suspect materials. Terms like [friable asbestos](https://aes.multisites.ai/glossary/friable-asbestos) and [asbestos-containing material](https://aes.multisites.ai/glossary/asbestos-containing-material-acm) show up in every report. ## What happens after you file? The City inspects. Its Air Pollution Control Program provides “site monitoring and enforcement required by the City ordinance,” and the fee table includes inspection lines, including a $200 asbestos inspection (up to two visits) and a $200 demolition inspection. The table also lists a $100 administrative citation fine, which doubles if not paid in 30 days or repeated within a year. Keep your paperwork on site and plan for a visit. Questions go to the Air Pollution Control Program at (314) 657-1479 or [health@stlouis-mo.gov](mailto:health@stlouis-mo.gov), per the City page. ## Next step Advanced Environmental Services has AHERA Certified Building Inspectors and an office at 3100 Gravois Ave. in St. Louis. See our [asbestos abatement](https://aes.multisites.ai/asbestos-abatement) service and our [St. Louis service area](https://aes.multisites.ai/service-areas/st-louis-mo). Call (314) 865-2662 or use the quote form at [/contact](https://aes.multisites.ai/contact). ## Frequently asked questions ### Where do I report an asbestos or demolition project in the City of St. Louis? On the STL City Permits website. The City says demolition, renovation and abatement projects must be reported there, and you log in or create an account to begin. The Air Pollution Control Program reviews the filing. ### How much does the City of St. Louis charge for an asbestos abatement notification? As of October 2026 the City lists $100 for an abatement notification at or above 10 square feet, 16 linear feet or 3 cubic feet up to the NESHAP level. An asbestos project notification at the NESHAP level costs $200. ### Can I pay the City's asbestos fees by credit card? Not as of October 2026. The City says to bring a business check or money order to 1520 Market St., Room 4051, St. Louis, MO 63103. Credit card payments are not available at this time. Payments are accepted from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday. ## Terms on this page - [Asbestos-containing material (ACM)](https://aes.multisites.ai/glossary/asbestos-containing-material-acm) - [Friable asbestos](https://aes.multisites.ai/glossary/friable-asbestos) - [Asbestos survey](https://aes.multisites.ai/glossary/asbestos-survey) - [NESHAP](https://aes.multisites.ai/glossary/neshap) ## Sources 1. [City of St. Louis: Air Pollution Control](https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/environmental-health/air-pollution/index.cfm) 2. [City of St. Louis: Air Pollution Control, delegated authority](https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/environmental-health/air-pollution/index.cfm) 3. [City of St. Louis: Air Pollution Control, size threshold](https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/environmental-health/air-pollution/index.cfm) 4. [City of St. Louis: Air Pollution Control, fees](https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/environmental-health/air-pollution/index.cfm) 5. [Missouri DNR: Asbestos Requirements for Demolition and Renovation Projects (PUB2157)](https://dnr.mo.gov/document-search/asbestos-requirements-demolition-renovation-projects-pub2157/pub2157) Written by Advanced Environmental Services and checked against the sources above on October 30, 2026. Rules change, so check the linked page before you act. ## Keep reading - [Asbestos in older St. Louis homes: where it hides and what to doAsbestos can hide in floor tile, floor adhesive, siding, roof shingles, textured walls, pipe wrap, furnace parts and attic insulation. About 87% of St. Louis city housing units and 68% of St. Louis County units were built before 1980. The only way to know is a lab test from a certified inspector.](https://aes.multisites.ai/guides/asbestos-in-older-st-louis-homes) - [Missouri asbestos notice: the 10 working day rule explainedMissouri requires notification to the Department of Natural Resources at least 10 working days before crews start a demolition or asbestos abatement project on a regulated structure. Demolition notices are required even when no asbestos is found. The inspection report and lab results must go with the notice. The owner and the contractors share the duty to file.](https://aes.multisites.ai/blog/missouri-asbestos-notification-10-working-days) - [Missouri asbestos rules for demolition and renovation: who you notify and whenIn Missouri, a regulated demolition or renovation needs an inspection by a certified asbestos inspector and a notice at least 10 working days before work starts. Thresholds of 160 square feet, 260 linear feet or 35 cubic feet trigger removal by a registered contractor. Most single-family homes are exempt.](https://aes.multisites.ai/guides/missouri-demolition-and-renovation-asbestos-rules) - [Demolition in Missouri, From Survey to Debris: Every Step in OrderA Missouri demolition starts with a survey for asbestos, lead and mold, not with equipment. Next come notices to DNR or the city, utility disconnects and abatement. Only then does teardown begin, followed by salvage sorting and hauling debris to a regulated landfill. Each step protects the next one.](https://aes.multisites.ai/guides/demolition-from-survey-to-debris) - [Using an MBE Contractor on Missouri Public Work: What Owners and Primes Should KnowIn Missouri, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more minority persons. The state's Office of Equal Opportunity certifies MBEs and keeps a public directory. Prime contractors and agencies use it to find MBE subcontractors and to report participation on public work.](https://aes.multisites.ai/guides/mbe-contractors-on-missouri-projects) - [What drives asbestos removal costAsbestos removal cost depends mainly on how much material there is, where it sits, how hard it is to reach, and what testing, notice fees and disposal the job needs. Angi's 2026 national average is $2,250. AES publishes no asbestos prices and quotes each job after a survey.](https://aes.multisites.ai/guides/asbestos-removal-cost) ## Request your custom environmental remediation estimate Contact us for a free environmental remediation or restoration estimate and a personalized solution to your problems. [Request a Quote](https://aes.multisites.ai/contact)[(314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662)