How to Start Your Improvement Project in Columbia - Jefferson City, MO1) Before you begin a major project, check for local zoning and safety restrictions:
Columbia MO Planning Division
Jefferson City MO Planning Division

2) Find out about any available local home improvement incentives and programs:
Columbia - Jefferson City MO HUD Home & Communities

3) Check to see if your improvements qualify for US tax credits or incentives:
Tax Credits for Energy-Saving Improvements 

4) Get free estimates from local prescreened contractors: 
Prescreened Local Contractors

5) Find out whether your project will require permits:
Columbia MO Building Permits
Jefferson City MO Building Permits

6) Check the records of contractors you're considering:
Columbia - Jefferson City MO Better Business BureauALSO
Get general information about this area here: Columbia MO Information andJefferson City MO Information

A Closer Look at Columbia - Jefferson City, MO

Geographic and weather concerns that may impact building and design: thunder storms, tornadoes

Elevation: 7.5 ft.
Population: 100,733
Average Temperature: 52 degrees F
Average Rainfall: 40 in.
Average Snowfall: 23 in.