To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, beginning Tuesday, March 24 all County facilities will be closed to the public until April 24, 2020.

Please submit your Firework Applications via email to Mary Jo Spino, mspino@jacksongov.org. Note that Zoning Determinations will need to be emailed to the Public Works Department separately.

Please mail Firework license paperwork and fees to: 
 

Mary Jo Spino Clerk of the County Legislature 415 E. 12th Street, 2nd Floor Kansas City, MO 64106

Firework applications will be due Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

County Ordinances

The Jackson County Legislature enacted Chapter 56, Jackson County Code  related to the issuance of permits for the seasonal retail sale by non-profit organizations and the licensure of wholesale and retail sales by wholesale fireworks distributors of consumer fireworks. During the course of this year and in future years, the Legislature may make changes to the application process and scope and use of the permits and licenses as deemed necessary for public safety concerns and practical experience.

You can download a copy of Chapter 56 (PDF) and these related ordinances:

• Ordinance No. 4082 (PDF)
• Ordinance No. 4304 (PDF) 
• Ordinance No. 4734 (PDF)
• Ordinance No. 5091 (PDF) 

If you have any questions regarding the code you may contact the County Counselor's Office.

Applications & Fees

Download an application:

• Fireworks Seasonal Permit Application (PDF)
• Fireworks License Application For Wholesale Distributor (PDF)

Kindly complete the one that applies and return it to Mary Jo Spino in the County Clerk’s Office no later than April 29, 2020. 

Fees

View checklist (PDF) and fee schedule (PDF). Please follow the fee payment instructions included on the fee schedule.

Zoning Information

The Zoning Determination Form (PDF) needs to be completed and returned to the Department of Public Works in Independence no later than April 29, 2019 for all seasonal sales permits and the initial period for wholesale distributor licenses. The Department of Public Works will forward the determination to the County Clerk.

Applicants will be notified if accepted. Non-profit organizations must be in existence for at least 5 years for consideration. Please understand that there will be 4 licenses issued to wholesale distributors (with optional retail sales) and a total of 9 permits issued to non-profit organizations. Preference will be given to Jackson County distributors and organizations.

More Information

If you have any questions kindly contact Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of the County Legislature.