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The material in this question and answer series is for your information only. It is not legal advice and is not designed to be used in place of legal advice. You should consult your own attorney for legal advice. The St. Joseph Legal Department provides this series to provide a general summary of procedures concerning violations of city ordinances in the City of St. Joseph, Missouri. It is issued to inform generally, not to advise of specific rights. As with any general information, the answers given here may not specifically apply to you.
What does my alarm fee give me?
You are allowed six free false alarms within a 12-month period before excess charges are assessed.

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1. How much do I owe for this year on personal property or real estate?
2. Where do I purchase a garage sale permit? How much do they cost? How many days can my garage sale be? How many garage sales may I have per year?
3. When and where did I get this parking ticket? Who do I call for information on it? Where do I pay this ticket?
4. Does this business have a business license? When is my license fee due? How do I figure my license fee?
5. How much do I owe for this year on personal property or real estate? Why did you increase my assessments?
6. Do I owe any taxes on my personal property or cars?
7. What work was performed for the special assessment billing I've received?
8. Why do I need an alarm permit when I pay an alarm company to monitor my system?
9. What does my alarm fee give me?