Home Sales Will Be Affected
Any home sale closing after August 1st in Stone County, Missouri, will require proper documentation for a permit or septic inspection to receive a Certificate of Transfer. Will this result in higher closing costs? Probably.
The Realtor or seller would need to contact the Stone County Health Department to verify if there is a permit application on file for the property that is being sold.
If a permit is on file and the system is over 10-years old, an inspection will be required. The Health Department has a list of state approved inspectors the home owner can contact.
If a permit is not on file, then the system must also be inspected and an inspector contacted.
If a problem is found the septic will need to be repaired to conform to current standards. The buyer and seller will need to work out repair details to their satisfaction. The transfer fee will be waived if the system needs repair.
There is a $25 fee to file the inspection report and obtain a Certificate of Transfer.
Call Joan for information on Shell Knob or Table Rock Lake properties 417-846-7128
Tri-Lakes REALTORS 417-858-2209
