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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you charge a fee for late water bill payments?
A late fee of 5% penalty will be placed on all water service bills remaining unpaid after the delinquent date.

In addition, if the water bill is not paid by 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the month following the month of the delinquent date, the customer who has failed to pay such bill shall, in addition to the 5% late fee, will also be charge a $35 late fee if the customer resides within the city limits of the City of Lathrop and a $50 late fee for any customer residing outside the city limits of the City of Lathrop.

If the delinquent bill and penalty are not paid by 9:00 A.M. on the second (2nd) Wednesday of the month following the delinquent date, the water service will be discontinued as soon as possible thereafter without further notice to the customer. Service will not be reconnected until the water bill, along with the penalty, late fee and any reconnection fees are paid in full.

To avoid a late fee, water bills can now be paid online here. 

How can I obtain documents if I am interested in bidding on a City offering?
Contact City Hall at 816-528-4253

What County does Lathrop reside?
Clinton County

How do I register my business with the City?
Home-based business license application can be downloaded here.  For all other types of business, contact City Hall at 816-528-4253.

Does Lathrop have a noise control ordinance?
There is a noise control ordinance restricting excessive, unnecessary or loud noises in the City. Vehicle horns; animals, fowls, etc.; vehicular noise and playing stereos between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

What is the sales tax rate in Lathrop?
7.225%

What is the property tax rate in Lathrop?


What can I do about barking dogs in my neighborhood? How can I report animals running loose in my neighborhood?
If you have problems with an animal (wild or domestic): Contact Lathrop Police at 816-528-6550 or Lathrop City Hall at 816-528-4253.

Where do I take my driver's license test?
In Clinton County:
Cameron, Mo. - Cameron City Hall, 205 N. Main  
Office Hours:  1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Tuesday 9:00-12:00; 1:00-4:00 Motorcycle Hours:  1:00 p.m.

Plattsburg, Mo. - Plattsburg Courthouse, 211 N. Main
Office Hours:  3rd Tuesday & Each Friday 9:00-12:00; 1:00-4:00 Motorcycle Hours: 1:00 p.m.

Where do I go to license my car?
To find the nearest Missouri Department of Revenue licensing location, click here. 

Where can I obtain a copy of the Lathrop Municipal Code?
You can view a copy of each section of the Municipal Code here or visit City Hall at 707 Oak St.

Where is the Municipal Court located?
Betty Brazelton Center located at Lathrop City Hall (707 Oak St.)