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Northmoor, Missouri
Northmoor is a 0.24-square-mile city in the far southeast corner of Platte County, bordered by Riverside to the south and west and by Kansas City to the north and east. With 291 residents at the 2020 Census, it is small enough that the Board of Aldermen picks the date for the citywide spring clean-up.
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Northmoor is a Platte County, Missouri city. So far in 2026, 3 single-family homes sold through the MLS at a median of $222,000, about $159 per finished square foot. The median annual property tax on those homes was $1,817, an effective rate of 0.82% of the sale price.
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What’s new in Northmoor
What the city is approving, building and planning
Pulled from council and planning agendas, city news and local reporting, checked November 11, 2026. Older items move to our Update Archive.
Your bills
August 2026
Northmoor moves to a $70 flat monthly sewer fee
On Aug. 11, 2026, the Board of Aldermen passed Ordinance 2026-023, setting a flat sewer charge of $70 per month for all sewer hookups in the city, citing Kansas City’s $65 residential charge to Northmoor. A companion ordinance (2026-024) set water at a $14.50 monthly base charge plus $0.0072 per gallon, and a Sept. 8 ordinance (2026-028) brought mobile homes and trailers on shared meters under the residential sewer definitions.
Rentals
September 2026
Rental homes now need a city permit and inspection
Northmoor adopted a Rental Dwellings chapter (Ordinance 2026-013, May 12, 2026) requiring a city permit and inspection before a home is rented for more than 30 days, with 2027 application deadlines for existing rentals. The fee schedule the board adopted Sept. 8, 2026 (Resolution 2026-004) sets a $25 application fee and a $75 inspection fee.
Your taxes
August 2026
Board sets 2026 city property tax levy at 48.49 cents
On Aug. 20, 2026, the Board of Aldermen passed Ordinance 2026-025 setting the city’s 2026 general operating levy at $0.4849 per $100 of assessed valuation. That is the only city levy set in the ordinance.
Permits
September 2026
New city fee schedule covers fences, solar and building permits
The board adopted a new fee schedule on Sept. 8, 2026 (Resolution 2026-004). Residential fences up to 6 feet in front and 48 inches in back need a no-fee permit, other residential fences cost $75, solar permits are $100, decks are $250 and new-home plans are $950 including seven inspections.
City rules
April 8, 2025
New permit rule for gravel and millings driveways
The board adopted Resolution 2025-002, requiring a $75 permit and board approval to install millings or gravel, placed on a properly prepared surface with correct depth and compaction.
Historical property tax
Northmoor property taxes: 10 years of real bills
The typical Northmoor home that sold in 2026 (year to date) carried an annual property tax bill of about $1,817, or 0.82% of its sale price. In 2017 it was $1,788 (1.54%). 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 Northmoor 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 |
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| 2017 | $1,788 | $126,000 | 1.54% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1,905 | $271,175 | 0.72% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,272 | $225,000 | 0.59% | 3 |
| 2025 | $1,336 | $200,000 | 0.85% | 3 |
| 2026 | $1,817 | $222,000 | 0.82% | 3 |
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 1 busiest Northmoor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmoor21 sales | $72 | $67 | · | · | · | $131 | $188 | · | $127 | $159 | +121%2017–26 |
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.
Moving in
Northmoor utility providers
Who to call to turn things on. Providers can vary by address, so confirm before closing.
City of Northmoor
The city runs its own water utility, supplied through a master meter from KC Water.
City of Northmoor
City-billed sewer service; the residential rate rose to $68.25 effective May 1, 2025 (Ordinance 2025-004).
Living in Northmoor
Northmoor history, jobs and parks
A little history
Northmoor’s name joins the word north, its direction from Kansas City, with Moore, the surname of one of its first settlers. A post office called Northmoor operated from 1927 to 1947. On May 4, 2003, an F4 tornado damaged several homes along with City Hall and the police station.
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City rules
Can I do that in Northmoor, MO?
The questions buyers ask before the fence goes up, from Northmoor, MO code, permit pages and local reporting. Rules change and HOA covenants can be stricter, so confirm with the city before you build.
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals (stays under 30 consecutive days) are prohibited everywhere in Northmoor; the owner and guest can both be held liable (Section 515.020, Ord. 2025-002).
Rental licensing
Renting a dwelling for more than 30 days requires a city rental permit and a passing inspection, with permits renewed on a change of ownership or tenant for single-family homes (Chapter 525). Fees: $25 application, $75 inspection.
Pets
A household may keep no more than four dogs and cats combined (Section 205.130). Dogs and cats 4 months and older must be registered each year with proof of rabies vaccination, and they must be fenced, leashed or under a person’s control (Sections 205.020, 205.050).
Garage sales
No more than three garage sales per location per calendar year, each lasting no more than five days, with written notice to the city first. Signs can’t go on public property or utility poles (Chapter 615).
Open burning
Bonfires and open burning of rubbish or yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings, stumps) are prohibited unless the burner holds a valid written Missouri DNR permit. Cooking fires such as barbecues are allowed if kept under control and never left unattended, and police or the Riverside Fire Department can ban all outdoor burning when conditions are hazardous (Bonfires, Rubbish Burning, Section 210.570, Ord. 2020-012).
Fireworks
Residents and their invited guests may set off fireworks only on the resident’s own property from June 28 through July 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (until 11 p.m. on July 3 and 4). Aerial and bottle-rocket-type fireworks are banned at all times, and the city can ban all discharge during extreme dry conditions (Chapter 210 fireworks article).
Sheds
In the R-1 district, detached accessory buildings in the rear yard may cover no more than 40% of the rear yard, and buildings may not exceed two stories or 30 feet (Section 405.040). Shipping containers are not treated as accessory structures and may not be used as a dwelling (Section 405.077).
RV/boat parking
Cars, trucks, trailers, boats and other vehicles may not be parked or stored in a yard; they must sit on a prepared concrete, asphalt or maintained gravel parking area that connects to the street, at least 8 feet wide by 18 feet long in residential areas (Section 355.114, Ord. No. 2024-011). Separately, wrecked, inoperable (30+ days) or unlicensed vehicles kept outside an enclosed building are declared a nuisance under Section 215.010(A)(25) (Ord. No. 2024-010).
Home businesses
No one may run any business or occupation in Northmoor without first getting a city business license from the City Clerk and paying the license fee (Section 605.010); the fee section, 605.030, was most recently amended by Ord. No. 2026-009 on May 12, 2026.
Trash
Home trash containers must hold 20 to 39 gallons (or be bags up to 55 gallons), be leakproof and covered, and weigh no more than 75 pounds when full; they stay behind the house except on pickup day (Sec. 230.020). Carts may go to the curb after 6 p.m. the day before collection and must be brought back by 10 p.m. on collection day (Chapter 230).
Snow removal
When snowy or icy conditions are present or snow removal is expected, the city can declare a snow parking emergency; all vehicles must then be off city streets within one hour, and vehicles left on the street can be fined and towed at the owner’s expense (Sec. 355.112).
Northmoor FAQ
Northmoor, MO: the questions people ask most
What county is Northmoor in?
Platte County, Missouri. The city sits in the county’s far southeast corner, next to Riverside and Kansas City.
What school district serves Northmoor?
The Park Hill School District. Most of the city attends Line Creek Elementary and Walden Middle School, part attends English Landing Elementary and Lake View Middle School, and all of it attends Park Hill South High School.
Who provides water and sewer in Northmoor?
The City of Northmoor runs both, with water supplied through a master meter from KC Water. Since Aug. 11, 2026, sewer has been a flat $70 per month for every hookup (Ordinance 2026-023), and water is billed at a $14.50 monthly base charge plus $0.0072 per gallon (Ordinance 2026-024).
What ZIP code is Northmoor?
64151, in the 816 area code.
Who picks up trash in Northmoor?
Redgate is the city’s hauler and also runs the annual spring large-item clean-up.
Are there plans to rebuild NW Waukomis Drive (Route AA) through Northmoor?
Yes. Platte County is leading a joint project with Kansas City, Northmoor and MoDOT to rebuild Route AA/Waukomis Drive as a three-lane street with a sidewalk, a 10-foot multipurpose path and stormwater improvements. The county received a $6.8 million federal grant for the stretch from US 69 in Riverside to I-29, and county officials said in March 2025 that construction is expected to begin in 2028.
Are short-term rentals like Airbnb allowed in Northmoor?
No. Since March 2025, city code (Section 515.020) has prohibited rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days anywhere in Northmoor.
Do I need a permit to rent out a home in Northmoor?
Yes. Under Chapter 525 of the city code (adopted May 2026), a home rented for more than 30 days needs a city rental permit and a passing inspection. The 2026 fee schedule sets a $25 application fee and a $75 inspection fee.
What is Northmoor’s city property tax rate?
For 2026, the city’s general operating levy is $0.4849 per $100 of assessed valuation (Ordinance 2026-025, passed Aug. 20, 2026). County, school and other district levies are added on top.
Is there a minimum house size in Northmoor?
Yes. City zoning (Section 405.075) requires every residence to have at least 975 square feet of finished living area on the main floor, not counting the garage.
What are the setback rules for a house in Northmoor’s R-1 district?
Under Section 405.040, the front and rear yards must each be at least 25% of the lot’s depth (never required to exceed 30 feet), and each side yard must be at least 10% of the lot’s width, with a 4-foot minimum and an 8-foot maximum requirement. Lots on sewer need 7,500 square feet per household.
How many aldermen does Northmoor have?
Four, all elected at large to two-year terms. Ordinance 2024-003 (Jan. 19, 2024) reduced the Board of Aldermen from six members to four.
Do I need a city license to run a business from my Northmoor home?
Yes. Northmoor’s code makes it unlawful to engage in any business or occupation in the city without first applying for a business license from the City Clerk and paying the license fee (Section 605.010). Home occupations are also addressed in the R-1 zoning district rules (Section 405.040), so check with City Hall before you start.
Can I park a boat or trailer on the grass in Northmoor?
No. Under Section 355.114, vehicles including boats and trailers cannot be parked or stored in a yard and must be on a concrete, asphalt or maintained gravel parking area connected to the street.
How many dogs and cats can I keep at a Northmoor home?
Northmoor limits each person or household to a total of four dogs and cats combined. Owners of a new litter have up to 90 days to rehome the extra animals (City Code Section 205.130).
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, kcpl.i8.dgicloud.com, kctv5.com, northmoormo.gov
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