Welcome Home!
Welcome to Smithville—we’re so excited to have you as part of our community! Whether you’re brand new to town or just getting settled, we hope you're already starting to feel right at home.
As the Executive Director of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce, I want to personally welcome you on behalf of our local businesses, organizations, and neighbors. Smithville is more than just a beautiful place to live—it’s a community full of heart, history, and hometown pride.
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Our Chamber is here to connect you to:
✅ Great local businesses and services
✅ Community events and fun activities
✅ Volunteer and networking opportunities
✅ Resources to help you get settled and thrive
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We also host a variety of events throughout the year—from casual coffee meetups, ribbon cuttings, and luncheons to larger community-wide favorites like the Easter Egg Hunt, BBQ Bash, and Candyland Christmas. There’s always something going on, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
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If you’d like to stay in the loop on everything happening in Smithville, you can sign up for our “Weekly Scoop” email newsletter—it’s short, sweet, and packed with updates, events, and community highlights. Scroll down to sign up!
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Also, we have a special welcome gift just for you! If you’d like to receive yours, just let us know the best way to get in touch to arrange pickup or delivery. You can claim your gift below—we’d love to connect!
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And of course, if you ever have questions, need recommendations, or just want to learn more about what’s going on around town, don’t hesitate to reach out. I'm always happy to help.
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Welcome home—we’re so glad you’re here!
Erika Winston
Executive Director
Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
📧 director@smithvillechamber.org
📞 (816) 532-0946
Thank you to our participating businesses!
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Important
Phone Numbers
Emergency 911
Non Emergency 816-858-3521
Anonymous Tip Line 816-474-8477
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City of Smithville 816-532-3897
107 West Main Street,
Smithville, Missouri 64089
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Parks & Recreation 816-532-8130
Smith's Fork Campground 816-532-1028
Development 816-866-2056
Streets 816-532-2080
Water & Wastewater Plant 816-532-0577
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GFL Environmental (Trash & Recycling)
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Clay County Court 816-736-8300
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Social Services Resource Guide
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AT&T (Phone, TV & Internet)
Century Link 1-855-530-5620
DirectTV 1-888-434-3267
Dish Network 1-844-956-8558
Evergy (Electric) 1-888-471-5275
HughesNet 1-888-659-5325
KC Coyote/Isoteck, Inc. 816-370-2546
Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative
Spectrum (Phone, TV & Internet)
Spire (Gas) 816-756-5252
SunPower Corporation (Solar Energy)
United Fiber (Phone, TV & Internet)
Plattsburg License Office
Mid-Continent Library Smithville Branch
Explore Smithville
Located on the northern edge of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the City of Smithville offers quaint retailers, mouth-watering eateries and a 7,000+ acre recreational lake. Smithville is a town filled with charm and bustling with activity.
Being in a more rural setting with wildlife, trees and the lake is one of the things Smithville residents appreciate about living in this close-knit community.
Our top-rated schools, friendly neighborhoods, and ample opportunities for entertainment and relaxation make Smithville one of the most welcoming communities in the northland. The combination of its diversity of activities, amenities, people and ideas, as well as the cohesiveness and caring small town spirit makes Smithville a town many are proud to call home.
Everything you need can be found within Smithville city-limits with our one-of-a kind shops and restaurants. To learn more about businesses in town, visit
Smith's Fork Campground is a full service, family friendly campground at the Smithville Lake dam. With easy access to fishing, hiking trails, and outdoor adventure.
In addition to the amenities offered at Smithville Lake, our City and subdivision parks offer baseball, soccer and football fields, camping, walking/hiking trails and playground areas. Learn more at www.smithvilleparksrec.com
New Resident Checklist
Utilities and City Information
Sign up for an Online Utility Account to access your monthly bills and make online payments. (Online payments include a convenience fee and a credit card fee)
Receive your Utility bill faster by signing up for e-bills, send an email to finance@smithvillemo.org or call City Hall at
816-532-3897 to request receiving your bills by email instead of by mail.
Sign up for ACH Automatic Draft. The service is free, automatic, and secure. Accounts are drafted on the 15th of each month avoiding penalties and disconnections.
Sign up for e-notifications to stay informed about events, meetings, activities, bids, employment opportunities, and other announcements from the City of Smithville at www.smithvillemo.org
Stop by the Smithville Chamber of Commerce to get your new resident gift.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
We are constantly updating our website to provide more and updated information for Smithville residents. Please visit the City of Smithville website or give them a call at (816)532-3897
Things you should know
Utility bill
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Bills include water, sewer, and trash services. Bills are sent on the first business day of the month.
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Bills are due on the 16th of each month.
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If accounts are not paid in full at 8 am on the first business day following the 21st of each month, accounts are charged a 10% late fee.
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For accounts with a balance more than $75: If payment is not received by 8 am on the 27th of each month, water service will be shut off and a $50 reconnection fee will be added to the account. To have the water service reconnected, residents need to pay the full balance on their account including the $50 reconnection fee.
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The city sets reminder calls to all accounts subject to disconnection of water service. Make sure they have your updated contact information
Trash & Recycling
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Trash and recycling services are provided by GFL Environmental.
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A Senior Discount is available for account holders over 65 years old. To apply visit the City's website or call City Hall.
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Trash and recycling pick-up routes can be found on the City's website under Residents > Trash & Recycling
Permits
All construction in or to a structure such as the house or garage will likely require a permit. Additionally, the City requires permits for fences, decks, pools and outbuildings larger than 120 square feet. It is recommended that all persons interested in constructing in the city limits to contact the Building Regulations Department to find out what permits are needed and the cost for the permit.
Business License
The municipal code of Smithville requires all businesses procure a license before doing business in the City. State statue requires the City to ensure Sales Tax has been paid to the State of Missouri. Get the application HERE.
Code Enforcement
The most common code enforcement violations:
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Tall grass and weeds
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Trash, rubbish and debris
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Inoperable and unlicensed vehicles
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Protective treatment on wood surfaces
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Premise identification
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Fences in poor condition
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Unapproved parking
Dogs over the age of six months need to be registered with the City.