1. I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds Project Plans Announced

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) awarded the Interstate 70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds (CSFG) Design-Build Project to Millstone Weber of the City of St. Charles. The total project cost is $62 million, $10 million of which comes from the County’s 1/2-cent Transportation Sales Tax. The current roadway design and inefficient traffic flow have restricted connectivity and hindered economic development for decades…MORE

2. Treatment Court Marks 20 Years of Success with 100th Graduation

With issues such as substance abuse and mental health diagnoses increasingly impacting the criminal justice system, St. Charles County’s 11th Judicial Circuit Treatment Court has proven to be efficient and successful in preventing incarceration for offenders. The Treatment Court program is holding its 100th graduation Wednesday, Feb. 23...MORE

3. Housing, Commercial Permits Keep Pace with Population Growth

Good news on the housing front continues to come out of St. Charles County. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the County reports year-end totals for housing and commercial construction permits for 2021 remain ahead of the pre-pandemic numbers of 2019 and rival those of 2020…MORE

4. St. Charles County Parks Kicks Off 25th Year with New Logo and Tagline

The St. Charles County Parks Department is starting off its 25th Anniversary by unveiling a new logo and tagline that better illustrate the energy and growth of the Parks system. The County has acquired 21 parks—17 which are open and four in reserve—since the system began in 1997 with voter approval of a local use tax on out-of-state purchases used exclusively for parks...MORE

5. Join Our Critical Public Safety Team

From officers and deputies to 911 dispatchers, St. Charles County Government has career opportunities available in our departments devoted to public safety. Visit our Careers website to learn more about jobs with the St. Charles County Police, Sheriff’s, Corrections, and Emergency Communications departments.

Personal Property Assessments
Assessments for 2022 are due to the St. Charles County Assessor’s Office by March 1. Individual personal property owners have the option to file online using information from the form they received in the mail. For questions, email the office or call 636-949-7420

A Message From the County Executive

St. Charles County has a rich and notable heritage, stretching back to the 1700s when its abundant natural resources and geolocation drew attention from explorers and settlers bound for the Mississippi River. Founded in 1821 when Missouri first achieved statehood, St. Charles County has played a pivotal role in the region’s history, and since then has committed to preserving locations that commemorate its history…MORE

Council Comments

John White, District 7

While there has been significant growth in the western parts of St. Charles County, especially, District 7 and its surrounding areas in the eastern portion of the county have kept up with the busyness and excitement of business additions and residential offerings...MORE

What's New on SCCMO-TV

25th Year Brings New Logo, New Tagline for St. Charles County Parks: Watch the County News Update about the Parks Department's new brand.
Prop R for Roads: See how the County’s ½-cent Transportation Sales Tax has provided funds for major infrastructure projects throughout the county.
Snow Safety Tips: When inclement weather hits, stay safe with these tips for driving safely in snow.

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