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Smithville, Missouri
Smithville sits along US-169 on the northern edge of the Kansas City metro, mostly in western Clay County with a sliver in Platte County. It is best known for 7,200-acre Smithville Lake, which also supplies the city’s drinking water, so the lake view and the tap water share a source. A historic downtown on Main Street and the Paradise Pointe golf complex round out the picture.
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Smithville is a Clay County, Missouri city. So far in 2026, 157 single-family homes sold through the MLS at a median of $416,000, about $185 per finished square foot. The median annual property tax on those homes was $3,976, an effective rate of 0.98% of the sale price.
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What’s new in Smithville
What the city is approving, building and planning
Pulled from council and planning agendas, city news and local reporting, checked November 12, 2026. Older items move to our Update Archive.
Parks
November 2026
Foundation goes in for the OK Railroad Park and Trail monument sign
Smithville parks crews poured the foundation for a new OK Railroad Park and Trail monument sign, the city reported in its Nov. 6, 2026, newsletter. The sign is part of the OK Railroad Trail work; Phase I calls for 2,230 feet of rebuilt 10-foot-wide concrete trail, a lime-screen running path, benches, a water bottle filling station and two butterfly gardens, partly funded by a Missouri DNR Recreational Trails Program grant.
Have your say
November 2026
Smithville opens its draft strategic plan for public comment through Nov. 20
The City of Smithville’s draft Strategic Plan, prepared with BerryDunn consultants and first presented to aldermen at a Nov. 3 work session, is open for community review. An online survey runs Nov. 9 through Nov. 20, and in-person review sessions were held Nov. 9 at the Mid-Continent Public Library and Nov. 10 at City Hall. The final plan is scheduled to go to the Board of Aldermen for consideration on Dec. 15.
Council vote
November 2026
Aldermen appoint directors for the Fairview Crossing taxing district
At its Nov. 3 regular session, the Smithville Board of Aldermen approved the appointment of directors for the Fairview Crossing Community Improvement District. A community improvement district can add a sales tax or special assessment inside its boundaries to pay for improvements there.
Road work
November 2026
Bids for the Bridge Street roundabout, Second Creek sidewalk and Riverwalk are lined up for Nov. 17
The city’s planning calendar lists three construction bid awards for the Board of Aldermen’s Nov. 17, 2026 regular session: the 1st Street and Bridge Street roundabout, the Second Creek sidewalk and the Riverwalk. The same meeting is slated to hold the first reading of the 632 S. 169 Hwy rezoning and first and second readings of a business-license agreement with the fire district. The formal agenda had not been posted as of Nov. 10, and the city notes calendar items are subject to change.
Council vote
November 2026
Aldermen add $521,274 to this year’s budget, mostly for carried-over projects
On Nov. 3, 2026, the Board of Aldermen approved FY2027 Budget Amendment No. 1, adding $137,955 to the General Fund, $283,319 to the water and wastewater fund and $100,000 to the transportation sales tax fund. Most of the money carries over unfinished projects, including the Raintree Lane waterline replacement ($117,630), the Strawberry Hill lift station rehab ($75,000), water flow meters and the Commercial Avenue sidewalk closeout. It also covers a police warning siren update, the strategic plan and a Heritage Park parking lot repair along the riverbank.
Road work
November 2026
Street crews rebuild a stretch of Park Drive in concrete
Smithville street crews dug out about 160 feet of Park Drive, laid roughly 60 tons of AB3 base rock and poured about 140 feet of new concrete roadway using 46 yards of concrete, the city reported in its Nov. 6, 2026 newsflash. Crews also stockpiled base rock on Park Drive for further repairs and finished sidewalk and curb backfill in Forest Oaks.
Rezoning
November 2026
Croft Trailer Supply site rezoning heads to planners, then aldermen Nov. 17
The former Croft Trailer Supply property at 632 S. 169 Hwy is asking to move from B-2 (non-retail business) to B-3 (general business) so the building can be leased or sold to retail tenants. City staff recommend approval, saying the change fits the Comprehensive Plan’s call to keep the area commercial. The request is on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Nov. 10, 2026 agenda for a public hearing and vote, and the draft ordinance (Bill No. 3102-26) lists a first reading before the Board of Aldermen on Nov. 17, 2026 and a second reading on Dec. 15, 2026.
City crews
November 2026
Mini excavator and new mowers head to Smithville street and park crews
The Nov. 3 Board of Aldermen consent agenda included a lease-purchase of a Bobcat E60 mini excavator for the Streets Department ($95,032.90 total, paid in annual payments of $23,697.12). It also included a Land Pride batwing mower bought through Sourcewell for $37,697 and a zero-turn mower from Heritage Tractor for $18,500. Meeting minutes with the vote had not been posted as of Nov. 8.
Coming soon
November 2026
City’s Dec. 3 Community Conversations session offers a Budget 101 walkthrough
Smithville’s second Community Conversations: Your City, Up Close session is Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It covers the roles of city government and a Budget 101 presentation on the FY2027 budget, and dinner is provided. Registration is required by Nov. 23, according to the City Administrator’s Oct. 29 report.
On the ballot
November 2026
Clay County voters turn down county charter changes, unofficial results show
Clay County Proposition A bundled nine changes to the county constitution into one yes-or-no vote, including commission benefits, new pay benchmarks for the sheriff and prosecuting attorney, and a general election even when only one candidate files. Unofficial Nov. 3 results show 57.62% voting no and 42.38% yes out of 94,035 votes. The Clay County Board of Election Commissioners had not certified the results as of this report.
Council vote
November 2026
Smithville Plaza Apartments rezoning gets its second reading
The Board of Aldermen took up the second reading of Bill No. 3132-26, the rezoning for Smithville Plaza Apartments at 119 N. 169 Highway, on Nov. 3, and the city’s Nov. 6 newsletter lists it among the meeting’s actions. The plan the Planning Commission endorsed 6-0 on Oct. 13 calls for 176 units in two four-story buildings with 300 parking spaces on about 8.5 acres, cut from an earlier 200 units. The newsletter does not give vote counts, and official minutes are not yet posted.
Sewer plant
November 2026
Board signs off on added design work for the sewer plant expansion
On Nov. 3 the Board of Aldermen authorized Amendment No. 1 to the city’s agreement with HDR Engineering for design services on Phase 1 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion (Resolution 1646). The city’s Nov. 6 newsletter lists the authorization among the meeting’s actions. The amendment’s dollar amount was not shown in the posted agenda.
Coming soon
November 2026
Smithville Lake Festival and Carnival is set for June 17-19, 2027
On Nov. 3 the Board of Aldermen approved a special event permit for the Smithville Festival Committee’s Lake Fest, the Smithville Lake Festival and Carnival (Resolution 1640). The event is set for June 17-19, 2027, in Courtyard Park and nearby areas.
New homes
November 2026
Whispering Creek Farms and Davenport Farms plats clear second reading
The Board of Aldermen heard the second readings of Bill No. 3137-26, which rezones land and approves the final plat and development agreement for Whispering Creek Farms, and Bill No. 3138-26, the final plat for Davenport Farms Commercial, on Nov. 3. The Planning Commission had approved both 6-0 on Oct. 13: a 32-lot Whispering Creek Farms 2nd Plat near NE 144th Street, and a two-lot Davenport Farms Commercial plat at 1806 NE 188th Street that includes a lot for an ambulance facility. The city’s Nov. 6 newsletter lists both among the meeting’s actions; vote counts were not published.
Parks
November 2026
Smith’s Fork Park to close Nov. 21-22 for a managed deer hunt
The city’s Oct. 30, 2026 Friday Newsflash lists a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed deer hunt on Nov. 21-22, with Smith’s Fork Park closed both days. Plan around the closure if you use the park’s trails or campground that weekend.
Building codes
November 2026
Smithville plans a jump from 2018 to 2024 building codes
Smithville still builds to the 2018 ICC code family while most of the region has moved to the 2021 or 2024 versions. The city advertised adoption of the 2024 codes on Oct. 14, 2026, which starts a state-required 90-day comment period, and staff are drafting local amendments. A public hearing is planned for the Feb. 9, 2027, Planning Commission meeting, with Board readings on Feb. 16 and March 2, 2027.
Historical property tax
Smithville property taxes: 10 years of real bills
The typical Smithville home that sold in 2026 (year to date) carried an annual property tax bill of about $3,976, or 0.98% of its sale price. In 2017 it was $2,128 (1.02%). Appraisals tend to rise faster than anyone budgets for, so check the actual bill on any home you like.
10 years of real tax bills
Median property tax on Smithville homes that sold, 2017–2026
What buyers actually inherited: the full annual tax bill (city, county, school and all other levies) on single-family homes sold each year. Effective rate = tax ÷ sale price.
See the numbers
| Year sold | Median annual tax | Median sale price | Effective rate | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $2,128 | $220,500 | 1.02% | 204 |
| 2018 | $2,500 | $245,500 | 1.08% | 222 |
| 2019 | $2,468 | $239,950 | 1.06% | 190 |
| 2020 | $2,914 | $260,625 | 1.04% | 214 |
| 2021 | $2,698 | $305,000 | 0.90% | 249 |
| 2022 | $3,106 | $365,000 | 0.86% | 216 |
| 2023 | $2,968 | $364,750 | 0.82% | 152 |
| 2024 | $3,415 | $385,000 | 0.86% | 201 |
| 2025 | $3,606 | $375,250 | 0.93% | 188 |
| 2026 | $3,976 | $400,000 | 0.98% | 147 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. Tax figures are as reported in MLS at sale and may reflect the prior tax year; bills under $300 (land-only or missing) are left out. Not a tax quote.
10-year lookback
Price per square foot, subdivision by subdivision
Median sale price per finished square foot for single-family homes in the 30 busiest Smithville subdivisions, by year sold. Darker gold means pricier per foot. Scroll sideways on a phone.
| Subdivision | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborview213 sales | $106 | $102 | $120 | $121 | $135 | $165 | $170 | $157 | $168 | $195 | +84%2017–26 |
| Greyhawke172 sales | $144 | $133 | $128 | $151 | $166 | $178 | $203 | $215 | $233 | $206 | +44%2017–26 |
| Wildflower164 sales | $108 | $101 | $118 | $131 | $151 | $163 | $180 | $179 | $191 | $187 | +74%2017–26 |
| Hills Of Shannon156 sales | $103 | $116 | $100 | $105 | $126 | $130 | $154 | $146 | $159 | $150 | +46%2017–26 |
| Rollins' Landing142 sales | $101 | $99 | $118 | $133 | $147 | $170 | $168 | $173 | $120 | $176 | +74%2017–26 |
| Cedar Lake Estates123 sales | $85 | $113 | $116 | $105 | $134 | $142 | $158 | $149 | $168 | $162 | +91%2017–26 |
| Harbor Lake119 sales | $104 | $124 | $118 | $136 | $153 | $181 | $179 | $182 | $199 | $177 | +69%2017–26 |
| Forest Oaks108 sales | $119 | $90 | $96 | $120 | $128 | $132 | $143 | $164 | $142 | $143 | +20%2017–26 |
| Lake Meadows92 sales | $109 | $121 | $116 | $119 | $160 | $167 | $172 | $184 | $173 | $176 | +62%2017–26 |
| Rock Creek82 sales | $140 | $112 | $126 | $127 | $140 | $176 | $173 | $234 | $188 | $190 | +36%2017–26 |
| Diamond Crest74 sales | $106 | $107 | $115 | $134 | $149 | $162 | $173 | $166 | $191 | $179 | +69%2017–26 |
| Woodland Heights46 sales | · | $67 | $91 | $113 | $122 | · | · | $122 | $143 | $196 | +195%2018–26 |
| Kindred Heights38 sales | $100 | $89 | $82 | $100 | $114 | $136 | · | $121 | $165 | $141 | +41%2017–26 |
| Forest Oaks Estates37 sales | $94 | $105 | · | $118 | $123 | $114 | $154 | $161 | $128 | $138 | +47%2017–26 |
| Lakeside Crossing32 sales | · | $102 | $125 | $132 | $145 | $176 | $160 | $153 | · | $136 | +33%2018–26 |
| Hornecker30 sales | · | $83 | $89 | · | $161 | · | $190 | $188 | $216 | · | +162%2018–25 |
| Woods Court29 sales | $95 | $105 | · | $134 | $120 | $133 | $153 | $157 | $155 | $167 | +77%2017–26 |
| Lakeland Heights26 sales | $92 | $115 | $102 | $112 | $125 | $173 | · | · | · | · | +88%2017–22 |
| Johnson Ridge22 sales | · | · | $140 | $136 | · | $185 | $192 | · | $188 | · | +35%2019–25 |
| Harbortowne21 sales | $120 | · | $116 | $126 | $135 | $157 | · | · | · | $165 | +37%2017–26 |
| Green Briar Estates19 sales | · | · | · | $147 | $188 | · | · | · | $288 | $195 | +33%2020–26 |
| Kidwell's Addition17 sales | $32 | · | $59 | $94 | $107 | $143 | $101 | · | · | · | +214%2017–23 |
| Brasfield Addition16 sales | · | $108 | $89 | $133 | · | · | · | $189 | $207 | · | +92%2018–25 |
| Kemp Woods Addition15 sales | $107 | · | $114 | · | $123 | · | $197 | · | · | · | +84%2017–23 |
| Diamond Creek14 sales | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | $221 | $236 | · | +7%2024–25 |
| North Hills14 sales | · | $99 | · | $81 | · | $185 | $156 | · | $146 | · | +47%2018–25 |
| Estates at the Ranch13 sales | · | · | · | · | $248 | $248 | · | · | · | $329 | +33%2021–26 |
| North Smithville13 sales | · | · | $105 | $89 | $135 | $185 | · | $141 | · | · | +34%2019–24 |
| Stone Creek13 sales | · | · | $112 | · | · | · | · | $199 | · | $183 | +63%2019–26 |
| Barton Heights12 sales | · | · | $89 | $115 | · | · | · | · | · | · | +29%2019–20 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. A year is shown only when at least two homes sold; subdivisions with fewer than 8 sales in these years are left out. Small neighborhoods can swing a lot year to year. Methodology.
Smithville subdivisions
60 Smithville neighborhoods with recent sales
Smithville subdivisions with at least three single-family sales in the last ten years, A to Z, with their sales counts. These are the 60 busiest of 63. Tap one to see what is for sale there now.
Subdivision names as entered in the MLS. Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team.
City rules
Can I do that in Smithville?
The questions buyers ask before the fence goes up, from Smithville code, permit pages and local reporting. Rules change and HOA covenants can be stricter, so confirm with the city before you build.
Chickens
Up to 10 hens are allowed with an annual backyard hen permit (30 dollars, renewed each year); coops must be at least 50 feet from any neighboring residence. Roosters are restricted, and HOA covenants may still prohibit chickens.
Fireworks
Fireworks may be discharged July 3 through July 5 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; bottle rockets are prohibited within city limits. Sales are allowed June 20 through July 5.
Sheds
A building permit is required for accessory buildings over 120 square feet, and for running electrical, mechanical or plumbing to an existing outbuilding. Starting work before a permit is issued doubles the permit fee.
Pools
Pools and spas more than 24 inches deep require a building permit from the Development Department.
Trash
Carts must sit at least 3 feet from mailboxes, vehicles and other obstacles with lids closed. Extra bags need a city bag tag (1.50 dollars each or 6.50 dollars for five at City Hall), and yard waste collection requires opting in with GFL.
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals (under 30 consecutive nights) need a city Short-Term Rental Permit for each unit, with a $50 annual permit fee and an inspection. Occupancy is capped at 2 adults per bedroom plus 2 more in common areas, and operators must carry at least $500,000 in liability insurance and run a noise monitoring plan (Code Chapter 625, adopted November 2023).
Pets
Dogs over 6 months old must be registered with the city, with proof of rabies vaccination; the fee is $10 for spayed or neutered dogs and $20 for unaltered dogs. Dogs must be leashed or kept in a fenced enclosure and may not roam streets or sidewalks.
Home businesses
Home occupations are allowed in Smithville’s A-1 and R-S through R-4 districts if they are run entirely inside the house by a resident, with no outside employees, no outdoor storage and no more than 25 percent of one floor or one room. Signs are not allowed unless state law requires one (then 2 square feet, unlit), and parking must be off-street outside the front yard. Some uses, such as auto repair and medical offices, are prohibited (Section 400.355).
RV parking
Smithville allows up to two boats, trailers, campers or other RVs to be kept on a residential lot without a paved surface, but not in the front yard setback or over the sidewalk or street, and they must stay licensed. Living in an RV on private property is limited to 14 days in any 12-month period, and guest vehicles may stay up to 14 days a year (Sections 400.360 and 400.370).
Fences
Smithville requires a city permit before you build a fence. Fence height and design rules were amended in 2026, so check the current standards with the Development Department (816-532-3897) before you build.
Building permits
Smithville requires permits for fences, decks, pools, outbuildings larger than 120 square feet, and most interior and exterior construction on a house or garage. Re-roofing and replacing existing windows do not need a permit. If you start work without a required permit, you pay twice the original permit fee and may have to open up or remove the work so it can be inspected.
Garage sales
You do not need a city permit to hold a garage sale in Smithville.
Lawn and weed height
Property owners must keep grass, weeds and other plants in the right-of-way, from the curb or pavement edge to the property line, at 7 inches or shorter. Owners must also keep the sidewalk, curb and gutter clear of snow, ice, dirt and weeds. Grass clippings blown onto city streets or sidewalks must be cleaned up after mowing, or you can get a Municipal Court ticket.
Snow removal
Homeowners must clear their own sidewalks and must put all snow from driveways and sidewalks on the grass strip or in the yard, not in the street. The city treats roads with de-icer when there is less than 2 inches of snow and plows when there is more than 2 inches, starting with main arterial streets and doing residential streets last. The city asks you to keep cars off the street during snow because parked cars get plowed in.
Leaves and yard waste
City code requires residents to rake or blow leaves back onto their own property and not leave them in the street, where they can clog storm drains. Yard waste pickup is part of the city’s residential trash contract with GFL, and residents opt in by calling GFL at (816) 380-5595.
Bulky items
The city runs a fall bulky item pickup on your regular trash day; in 2026 it ran September 28 to October 2. Each household may set out up to five bulky items, stacked and bundled. Electronics, glass, tires, auto parts, construction materials and household hazardous waste are not accepted, and refrigerators and freezers need a sticker showing the refrigerant was professionally removed.
Accessory dwelling units
A second dwelling unit needs a conditional use permit and is allowed only in the A-1, A-R, R-1A through R-1D and B-4 districts: one per lot, owner-occupied (in either unit), rentals of 30 days or more, and a certificate of occupancy renewed every three years. A guest house without a kitchen is allowed for occasional guests but not as a permanent rental (Code § 400.370).
Livestock and bees
City code treats livestock such as horses, goats, cattle and rabbits, as well as bees, as animals under § 240.010: they may not cause a noise disturbance, enclosures must be kept sanitary and free of vermin and odors, and animals may not roam off the property. Fines run up to $100 per day; zoning rules may further limit animals in residential districts, so check with the Development Department first.
Noise
Smithville bans any noise disturbance. Amplified sound such as radios, TVs and instruments that carries across a property line is barred from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Construction, drilling and demolition equipment can’t be run during those hours on any day if the noise crosses a residential property line; emergency and utility work are exempt (Code Sec. 205.2270).
Street parking for work trucks and trailers
In the R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential districts, commercial vehicles (trucks, buses, moving vans, truck tractors and trailers) may park on public streets only while loading or unloading for a resident or business on that street; pickups up to 3/4 ton are excluded. Parking on any street 20 feet wide or narrower is not allowed (Smithville Code §§ 355.060, 355.100).
Door-to-door sales
Going onto a private residence uninvited to sell, peddle or hawk goods is unlawful in Smithville; noncommercial outreach is exempt (Smithville Code § 625.030).
Corner lot sight triangle
At street intersections, nothing that blocks vision (fences, plantings, structures) may sit between 2.5 and 8 feet above curb grade within 90 feet of the intersection of the street centerlines in each direction, or 120 feet on major or arterial streets (Smithville Code § 400.075, sight triangle definition).
Sidewalks and right-of-way upkeep
Under Section 520.130 of the city code, the owner next to the street maintains the sidewalk, trees and lawn in the right-of-way; the city maintains only the road surface. Keep the sidewalk in good order and clear of branches, leaves, dirt, debris, snow and ice, and do not let grass or weeds in the right-of-way grow over 7 inches.
Lawn sprinkler systems
Installing a lawn sprinkler system takes a city permit, and work in the right-of-way needs a second permit. A certified backflow tester must inspect the backflow device after installation, and the backflow certification must be sent to the city’s Utilities department every year. Contractors need a Smithville occupation license.
Driveway approaches and culverts
A new or replaced driveway approach or city sidewalk takes a Residential Driveway Approach & City Sidewalk permit. Where a culvert is needed, the city checklist calls for at least a 15-inch pipe (RCP, HDPE or approved equal), 6 inches of 4,000 PSI concrete for the drive, no posts or landscaping within 10 feet of the culvert ends, and full restoration of the right-of-way.
Open burning
City code bars burning solid waste unless an approved incinerator is used or a variance is obtained from the appropriate air pollution control agency (Sec. 245.080(A)(4)); yard waste such as leaves and grass clippings is included in the code’s definition of solid waste (Sec. 245.010). Burning any combustible material on paved streets, alleys, sidewalks or other public places is also prohibited (Sec. 520.120).
Yard and temporary signs
Smithville’s sign ordinance (Chapter 400, Article III, Division 3, including § 400.505 Temporary Signs) requires a permit for temporary and permanent signs, including banners on buildings; garage sale signs are exempt. No signs of any kind may be placed in the right-of-way of any city street or state highway. Questions go to the Development Department at 816-532-3897.
Inoperable and unlicensed vehicles
No inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle may be parked, kept or stored on any property, including cars with flat tires, expired registration or missing plates, and tarps are not accepted as vehicle covers (Sec. 500.090, adopting IPMC 302.8).
House numbers
Address numbers must be plainly legible and visible from the street in front of the property, in Arabic numerals or letters at least 4 inches tall and 0.5 inch wide, in a color that contrasts with the background (Sec. 500.090, adopting IPMC 304.3).
Moving in
Smithville utility providers
Who to call to turn things on. Providers can vary by address, so confirm before closing.
Evergy or Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative (depends on address)
Evergy number shown; Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative is (816) 628-3121.
Spire
Not all homes have natural gas; service is most likely downtown and in Hills of Shannon, Ashmont and Greyhawke.
City of Smithville
Sourced from Smithville Lake; water plant line is (816) 532-0577.
GFL Environmental (city contract)
Trash and recycling on your regular route day; yard waste is opt-in.
Spectrum, AT&T, United Fiber and others
Spectrum number shown; the city lists providers for information only.
Local guide
Where to eat, shop and see a doctor
Named places in and near Smithville. Hours and ownership change, so call ahead. (Nobody paid to be on this list; we just like to eat.)
Where to eat
- 169 Cafe — American cafe at 203 S US Highway 169
- Chop’s BBQ and Catering — Barbecue and catering on E Main St downtown
- Scooter’s Coffee — Drive-thru coffee in Smithville Marketplace off Hospital Dr and US-169
- Jimmy John’s — Sandwich shop in Smithville Marketplace off US-169
Where to shop
- Cosentino’s Price Chopper — Full-service grocery in Smithville Marketplace near Hospital Dr and US-169
- Porter’s Ace Hardware — Hardware store in Smithville Marketplace
- Smithville Main Street District — Shops and restaurants in the historic downtown along Main Street
Doctors & clinics
- Saint Luke’s North Hospital-Smithville — 92-bed hospital at 601 S US Highway 169
- Saint Luke’s Primary Care-Smithville — Family medicine clinic at 601 US Highway 169
- NKC Health Primary Care-Smithville — Primary care clinic at 1103 S Highway 169
- Dentistry at Smithville Marketplace — Dental office in Smithville Marketplace off US-169
Living in Smithville
Smithville history, jobs and parks
A little history
Humphrey ‘Yankee’ Smith settled the site in 1822 and built a mill, and the settlement was first called Smith’s Mill before the name was shortened to Smithville. The town was incorporated in 1867. The Little Platte River was later dammed just east of town to create Smithville Lake. Spelman Hospital opened downtown in 1938 and moved to US-169 in 1962, today operating as Saint Luke’s North Hospital-Smithville.
Where people work
Saint Luke’s North Hospital-Smithville on US-169 is a major local health care employer, and the Smithville Marketplace TIF district anchors retail with Cosentino’s Price Chopper and Porter’s Ace Hardware. In August 2025 Acculevel announced a Smithville regional headquarters as part of an 8.7 million dollar, three-site expansion with 41 jobs per location, with completion expected after late 2026. The 110 Smithville TIF project plans to replace the old Spelman Hospital downtown with an 85-unit mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial space, and a NextEra Energy battery storage facility received first-reading approval in July 2026.
Parks & outdoors
Smithville Lake covers about 7,200 acres for boating, fishing, swimming and hiking, with the two 18-hole courses of the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex alongside. The city runs 250-acre Smith’s Fork Park with sports fields, a skate park, an 84-site campground and the 40-acre Lake Remote Park and Nature Area with 3.95 miles of trails. Other city parks include Heritage Park, Helvey Park with its 10-acre stocked lake, Courtyard Park downtown, and OK Railroad Park and Trail (formerly Diamond Crest Park) with a splash pad and inclusive playground.
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Smithville FAQ
Smithville, MO: the questions people ask most
What county is Smithville, Missouri in?
Most of Smithville is in Clay County, and a smaller portion on the west side is in Platte County.
Who provides water and sewer in Smithville?
The City of Smithville provides both. Drinking water comes from Smithville Lake and is treated at the city water plant; billing is through City Hall at (816) 532-3897.
Who is the electric provider in Smithville?
It depends on the address: some homes are served by Evergy and others by Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative. Natural gas from Spire is not available everywhere in town.
Can I keep chickens in Smithville?
Yes, up to 10 hens with an annual 30 dollar city permit, with coops at least 50 feet from neighboring residences. HOA covenants may still prohibit them.
Do I need a permit to build a shed or pool in Smithville?
Yes for sheds and accessory buildings over 120 square feet and for pools or spas more than 24 inches deep. Check with the Development Department at (816) 866-2056 before starting.
What school district serves Smithville?
The Clay County portion of Smithville, which is most of the city, is served by the Smithville R-II School District, and the Platte County portion is served by the Platte County R-III School District.
Does Smithville pick up yard waste and leaves?
Yes. Yard waste pickup is part of the city’s residential trash contract with GFL, but it is opt-in. Call GFL at (816) 380-5595 to sign up. City code requires leaves to stay out of the street.
How do I get rid of furniture or appliances in Smithville?
The city holds a fall bulky item pickup on regular trash days; in 2026 it ran September 28 to October 2, with up to five items per household. A drop-off Trash Bash for remaining items was held October 3, 2026, behind City Hall, with proof of Smithville address required.
Who collects trash in Smithville?
GFL Environmental provides trash service for Smithville residents. GFL launched a mobile app for Smithville trash customers in October 2025.
How do I set up water, sewer and trash service when I buy a home in Smithville?
Email the city’s residential utility application and a photo of your driver’s license to finance@smithvillemo.org. Once the account is created, the city calls to collect a $100 deposit by phone. Questions go to City Hall, 107 W. Main St., (816) 532-3897.
Where can Smithville residents take paint, chemicals and other household hazardous waste?
Smithville takes part in the Mid-America Regional Council household hazardous waste program. Residents can drop off items, with no appointment needed, at the Kansas City Water HHW Facility, 4707 Deramus Ave., Kansas City, on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or at MARC mobile collection events. The Board renewed the city’s participation for 2027 on Oct. 20, 2026.
Can I build an in-law suite or guest house in Smithville?
Possibly. An accessory dwelling unit needs a conditional use permit and is allowed only in certain zoning districts, with one per lot and the owner living on site. A guest house without a kitchen is allowed for occasional guests but cannot be rented as a permanent residence.
What are the quiet hours in Smithville, Missouri?
City code sets quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. During those hours, amplified sound that crosses a property line is not allowed. Construction, drilling and demolition work that can be heard across a residential property line is also barred during those hours, seven days a week; emergency and utility work are exempt (Code Sec. 205.2270).
Can I park a work truck or trailer on my street in Smithville?
In residential zoning districts, commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, moving vans and trailers may park on the street only while loading or unloading. Pickups up to 3/4 ton are not counted as commercial vehicles. Violations can bring a fine of up to $500 (Smithville Code § 355.100).
When do Smithville business licenses renew?
Smithville business (occupation) licenses run from Dec. 1 through Nov. 30 of the following year. Renewal fees are due Dec. 1 and become delinquent on Dec. 31, and late penalties are set in the city’s Comprehensive Schedule of Fees. The city’s occupation license page lists a $75 renewal fee. The Board of Aldermen replaced Chapter 610 of the city code on Oct. 20, 2026 (Bill No. 3136-26). The new rules kept the Dec. 1 license year. They now require zoning approval and a Smithville Area Fire Protection District occupancy inspection for new licenses, and contractors must hold a city license before they can get a building permit (Smithville Code Sec. 610.015, 610.050, 610.060 and 610.095).
Who is responsible for the sidewalk and grass between my yard and the street in Smithville?
The property owner. Under Section 520.130 of the city code, the adjacent owner maintains the sidewalk, trees and lawn in the right-of-way, including clearing snow, ice and debris and keeping grass under 7 inches. The city maintains the road surface.
Do I need a permit to install a lawn sprinkler system in Smithville?
Yes. Smithville requires a lawn sprinkler permit, plus a right-of-way permit if any work is in the right-of-way. A certified tester must inspect the backflow device after installation, and a backflow certification must be sent to the Utilities department each year. Applications can be emailed to development@smithvillemo.org.
What are Smithville’s long-term plans for growth, roads and utilities?
The city’s draft Strategic Plan (final version due to the Board of Aldermen on Dec. 15, 2026) sets four priorities: Balanced Development, Enhance Public Places and Infrastructure, Organizational Readiness and Embrace Hometown Feel. It calls for carrying out the Capital Improvement Plan, keeping a 20% reserve in the water and wastewater fund, completing citywide sewer rehabilitation by June 2032, finishing the Riverwalk by August 2027 and working with MoDOT and Clay County on traffic and road maintenance.
Can I burn leaves or trash in Smithville?
Smithville’s code prohibits burning solid waste, which the code defines to include yard waste like leaves and grass clippings, unless you use an approved incinerator or have a variance from the air pollution control agency (Sec. 245.080). Burning anything on streets, sidewalks or other public places is also prohibited (Sec. 520.120).
Do I need a permit to build a deck or finish a basement in Smithville?
Yes. Smithville requires a permit before any work starts, including demolition, and lists decks, home additions, basement finishes, and electrical, mechanical and plumbing work among the projects that need one. Inspections are requested online with at least four hours’ notice (24 hours for an all-trades rough-in). Questions go to the Development Department at (816) 866-2056.
Can I rent out my Smithville home as an Airbnb or other short-term rental?
Only with a city short-term rental permit for each unit, plus a city business license. Permits cost $50 a year, new units must pass a city inspection, and owners need at least $500,000 in liability coverage and a noise management plan. The city caps permits at 3% of its housing stock and allows one permit per block face outside apartment buildings, and applicants must certify that no HOA rules or covenants bar the rental (Smithville Code Chapter 625).
Is Smithville updating its building codes?
Yes. Smithville currently uses the 2018 ICC code family and is moving to the 2024 codes. Adoption was advertised Oct. 14, 2026, starting a 90-day comment period, with a Planning Commission public hearing planned for Feb. 9, 2027, and Board of Aldermen readings planned for Feb. 16 and March 2, 2027.
When do the Smithville Board of Aldermen and Planning Commission meet?
The Board of Aldermen holds regular sessions at 7 p.m. at City Hall, usually on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, often with a 6 p.m. work session beforehand. The Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Agendas, packets, minutes and meeting videos are posted on the city’s Agendas & Minutes page.
Who approves septic systems for Smithville homes that are not on city sewer?
The Clay County Public Health Center handles septic permits. At the Oct. 20, 2026 Board of Aldermen meeting, city staff said no building permits are issued for lots that use septic until the county approves the system.
When is the Smithville Lake Festival?
The Smithville Festival Committee’s Lake Fest, the Smithville Lake Festival and Carnival, is set for June 17-19, 2027, in Courtyard Park and nearby areas. The Board of Aldermen approved its special event permit on Nov. 3, 2026.
Are there extra sales taxes in some Smithville shopping areas?
Yes. The City of Smithville lists a 1.000% community improvement district (CID) sales tax that applies to purchases inside the Smithville Commons and Fairview Crossing community improvement districts, on top of the regular state, county and city sales tax rates. CIDs use that revenue for improvements within their own boundaries.
When can I reserve a Smithville park facility for 2027?
The City of Smithville opens online facility reservations for 2027 on January 1, 2027, at 8:00 a.m.
Are Smithville water and sewer rates going up?
Yes. Smithville’s FY2027 budget states that the combined water and wastewater rate increase for FY2027 is 19%, approved by the Board of Aldermen on Sept. 1, 2026. The city’s FY2027 fiscal year runs Nov. 1, 2026 through Oct. 31, 2027.
When does Smithville adopt its city budget?
The Board of Aldermen approves the city’s operating and capital budgets each October, and the fiscal year runs Nov. 1 through Oct. 31. The current adopted budget is posted on the city’s Budget Process & Annual Budgets page.
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