Services & Programs

At its core, a comprehensive plan is a vision for the future of a community. Comprehensive plans are created by and for the community to record shared goals and desires that determine what their city will look like and how it will function in the future.

The purpose of the Adopt-A-Street Program is to provide volunteer community support for litter control and street beautification programs. This program helps reduce litter along streets, enhances the environment, and beautifies the City of Nixa’s roadsides.

With the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, you can save on your bill and may be able to get high-speed internet for free.

This aquatics exercise class focuses on a variety of strength and flexibility moves to improve your fitness level with ZERO impact on your joints. These workouts will help increase your energy, stamina, and strength.

We schedule programs in our pool like swim lessons, swim team, and aqua exercises, but also schedule time for open swim and even private pool parties.

If so, remember to have the backflow prevention device tested on your system before July 1st each year.

Nixa Parks & Recreation offers youth Baseball / Softball / T-Ball programs for boys and girls during the summer.

Do you have farmland which needs moisture and nutrients like phosphorous?
The Nixa wastewater department is looking for land application sites for biosolids. We provide land application of biosolids as a free service. This can help reduce how much phosphorus fertilizer is needed for farmland and can provide some moisture in the later summer months. If you have land and are interested in biosolids for your fields, please contact the Nixa Wastewater Department at 417-725-7117.

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During the construction process, city building inspectors will need to review the work to ensure it is in compliance with our building codes.

The graph and chart below show a 20-year comparison of new single-family home construction permits issued. From January 2003 to December 2022, 3,843 new single-family homes were constructed in Nixa.

Whether you are building new construction, remodeling a structure, adding an accessory structure to your property (such as a shed, fence, pool, deck, storm shelter etc.), or infilling into an existing commercial space, most construction projects will require a building permit. Permits are required to ensure that structures in Nixa are built correctly per city building codes for safety. Our city planners and building inspectors will review your construction plans and check the progress of the project to ensure it is built properly not only on behalf of the current property owner, but to ensure that minimum safety and quality standards were met as a reassurance to your neighbors and any future buyer of the property.

Does your business need help navigating municipal government processes and legal red tape?

Thank you for choosing to do business inside Nixa city limits!

Lookup the status of your municipal court case.

To apply to participate in the next Nixa Citizen’s Police Academy class, select the “Student Application” tab to complete and submit our online form.

The purpose of nuisance codes isn’t simply to keep Nixa beautiful (although that is an added benefit!). Nuisance codes make it possible for our community to stay healthy and safe from disease-ridden animals and unsanitary conditions.

TEL: 417-725-3785

Any business in the construction field will need a contractor’s business license.

The Nixa Police Department prides itself on proactive crime prevention efforts. We believe in high-visibility policing as a tactic to discourage criminal behavior. When potential criminals see our officers out on patrol, the perception of our presence throughout the community works as a deterrent to crimes.

We also take a community-oriented approach to policing, which means we rely on strong relationships with the people of the town to alert us to issues of concern so we can take proactive, not just reactive measures to prevent and reduce crime.

Nixa residents may leave 1 large item per week at the curb along with your normal trash cans, and Republic Services will pick it up along with your regular garbage at no additional charge. Please schedule your large item pick-up directly with Republic Services at 1-800-627-1717.

All decks in Nixa must have a permit prior to construction.

Anyone may purchase a Nixa Dog Park Pass from The X Center. (We do not offer an online application process for Dog Park Passes at this time.)

To assist in sustaining and strengthening the city’s employment and economic base, Nixa City Council supports full use of incentive financing, where permitted through Missouri Statutes. Learn the definitions of the financing tools available:

Give a compliment or commendation to one of our police department employees by completing the form.

The installation, maintenance or repair of: a driveway approach, sidewalk, utility facility (data and/or communications, gas, sewer, water, electric, etc.) public or private, that is installed on, over or under any portion of a public right-of-way or public easement (utility, drainage or other) or public property that requires digging, trenching, cutting of any roadway, curbing, sidewalk, etc. after the original construction of any improvements have been completed and; after the final plat has been approved and recorded and; the improvements have been inspected and accepted by the City as being complete. An Encroachment is not a utility/infrastructure improvement which has been installed in accordance with the approved construction documents as part of the original construction of a development.

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What is the Nixa Beautification Façade Grant Program?

All fences in Nixa must have a permit prior to construction.

To file a complaint against any employee of the Nixa Police Department, select the button below.

Hours for Fingerprinting Services

If you plan to operate any fireworks stand (from which temporary or seasonal sales of fireworks will occur) inside Nixa city limits, you are required to first apply for a Fireworks Stand Permit.

If you are interested in being active in some way, but aren’t ready to get a full gym membership, Nixa Parks and Recreation offers various activities that can keep you moving!

If you are interested in being active in some way, but aren’t ready to get a fitness membership, Nixa Parks and Recreation offers various activities that can keep you moving!

Fitness Center Hours
Monday-Friday 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday Noon – 6:00 pm

Please complete this form to report any problem or issue requiring maintenance or repair. To report any emergency regarding electric, water, or sewer utility services, please call 417-725-3229. To report any public safety emergency, please call 911.

Recreational Flag Football is designed as an introduction to the sport, to build on skills, and to foster an interest in football. Participants will learn the basic skills and concepts of the game.

All Nixa residents who wish to hold a garage sale inside the city limits must obtain a garage sale permit. Permits are free of charge, but residents are limited to two per year.

Apply for a permit to use a golf cart on city streets!

All classes are included with a membership (some specialty classes may require an additional fee). Check out the Group Ex Class schedule for more details.

Nixa Utilities customers (residential, commercial, or industrial) may use the fillable form below to transfer their service to a different address when they move from any address served by Nixa Utilities to any other address served by Nixa Utilities. This allows you to keep the same account without needing to pay an additional deposit as you would if you were a new customer.

The Nixa Planning & Development Department offers online inspection scheduling for both our building/construction permitting processes as well as for rental properties before your next tenant moves in.

If you have a public meeting scheduled for a Home Owners Association, social club, non-profit group or other audience and would like for either an elected city official or city staff member to attend and/or provide a presentation, please complete this form.

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Lifeguard? Check out Jr. Lifeguards!

The Residential Miscellaneous Building Permit is for any residential project not covered by our other permit processes, including an upgrade to electrical or plumbing. Complete the PDF form and either deliver it to Nixa City Hall or scan and email to planning@nixa.com.

Nixa’s annual war on disease-carrying mosquitos begins around June and runs until approximately September. We do this in order to cut down on the amount of disease-carrying mosquitos within the Nixa city limits. The fogging truck typically drives designated routes Mon-Thur. 7:00 pm to 9:00pm.

This is the account portal powered by BSA-online where you can view your Nixa Utilities account, manage business licenses, building permits, and schedule inspections.

A couple times each year, usually in the spring and fall, the city sends some staff volunteers to float a section of the rivers near Nixa to clean out trash and help make sure everyone in our community can safely enjoy the beauty of our local waterways.

The team floats about a 4.5-mile long section of the Finely River or the James River. Despite any obstacles along the way everyone pitches in and powers through. There always seems to be an unofficial contest among our team members to see who collects the most tires, largest piece of junk, and most unusual piece of trash. In the past, crews have found a large koi pond, steel barrels, storm pipe, MANY tires (some still on wheels), and numerous green trash bags full of miscellaneous trash.

Many of us think of our pets as family. The City of Nixa offers several pet-friendly services.

To report a crime properly, read all instructions first. Some situations should not be reported using this online crime reporting system.

The sale, buy or trade of goods via social media is taking place more and more every day. While most transactions occur with no problem, it’s best to be safe. So, in 2016 the Nixa Police Department created an exchange zone. We added a 24-hour security camera and lighting to a designated parking area in front of the police department. The camera video and audio are not monitored but are recorded.

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Those who reside outside Nixa city limits may use this form to apply for a permit to use the Nixa Recycle Center.

Front desk staff at City Hall and our Public Works building offer a free notary public service. Stop by during normal business hours or call ahead.

The City of Nixa is continually seeking to make more public information available to the public through our website. Transparency is important to us. However, not all city records are available online. We comply with Missouri Sunshine Law and federal open records laws. If you are seeking any public records of the City of Nixa, please complete the form on either the “Request City Records” tab or the “Request Police Records” tab and be sure to click the “Submit” button at the bottom of either form in order to file your records request.

The Nixa Police Department wants to make sure we can contact you if there is an emergency at your property while you are gone for an extended amount of time. If you are going out of town you may leave emergency contact information for your property with us in the event of an emergency. This is *NOT* a request for extra patrols.

Nixa Parks & Recreation offers multiple rooms for event rental at The X Center.

Visit the Nixa Parks website for more information and to register for programs and services.

In 2023, the City of Nixa launched two new web portals for our customers to use. NixaPay and myNixa.

Nixa residents pay property taxes through the Christian County Collector’s Office, and the Christian County Assessor determines how much tax is owed based on the property owned. Learn more on the Christian County website

We offer pickleball at The X Center. Pickleball lines are also painted on the tennis courts at Rotary Park.

There are certain development processes which require review not only by city staff but also by the Planning & Zoning Commission prior to a vote of the City Council.

If you are interested in potentially joining the Nixa Police Department as a Police Clerk, the first step is to complete this online form.

Would you like a member of our department to come speak to your business, group, or organization? Please complete this form.

The Nixa Police Department has established an after-hours lobby “SAFE HAVEN” environment within the exterior lobby of the police department headquarters.

Want to ride along with a Nixa Police Officer to learn what their job is like, or just to learn more about how we operate? Print, complete, and turn in this form at the Nixa Police Department.

All pools in Nixa must have a permit prior to construction.

Looking for lost, stolen or seized property and wondering whether an item has been turned in or retrieved as found property to Nixa Police? Please complete our Property Inquiry form.

Effective January 1, 2022, all potential vendors must register using our online bidding system in order to receive notifications regarding bid opportunities for municipal government contracts. This system eliminates traditional paper bids and replaces them with an entirely electronic process. The City of Nixa highly encourages electronic submissions via this online bidding system powered by IonWave Technologies, as it expedites the process and helps to alleviate errors.

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The City of Nixa Recycling Center is open to residents who live inside Nixa city limits and is not available for use by commercial businesses. Those that live outside the City of Nixa boundaries (but still have a Nixa telephone prefix of 724 or 725) may obtain a Recycle Center permit City Hall. The permit costs $36 a year and entitles the holder to limited use of the recycling facilities. Permit holders will not have access to the yard waste area.

The City of Nixa has a rental inspection program which requires any rental unit to have an inspection before a tenant moves in and utilities are turned on in the tenant’s name.

What type of problem do you need to report? Please review the different forms we offer for different types of issues. Each of these buttons will take you directly to a page where you can file a report so we can begin to address the issue.

You can count on us to restore power as fast as safely possible.

Has your identity been stolen, or do you believe your personal information has been compromised? Follow these 3 steps to report it.

The Nixa Police Department responds to requests and distributes those requests in accordance with the Missouri Sunshine Laws. Visit the Nixa Police Department or file a request online using the form below.

NOTE: No permit is required for replacement/installation of re-roofing, water heaters, sinks, faucet fixtures, toilets.

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The Residential Single Family Building Permit is for single family homes, patio homes, and duplex units.

The Police Department offers Firearms Qualification Certification (HR 218) Instructions for retired sworn Nixa Police Department personnel.

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This page has information for landlords of residential rental properties seeking to be able to offer Nixa Utilities services at the property to be rented.

The following will be required to establish Nixa Utilities service at any residential address:

We believe a great idea can come from anyone. Please share your ideas and suggestions for how we can improve the municipal government and Nixa community using the form below.

Permanent signs must meet different requirements than temporary signs.

When Nixa gets snow and ice, the Nixa Streets Department does our best to keep the roads safe. See the map below to learn which streets will be treated for ice and plowed.

Nixa Parks & Recreation offers youth recreational soccer programs for boys and girls in the spring and fall.

Thinking about installing solar on your rooftop or elsewhere on your property?

If you plan to conduct door-to-door sales in Nixa, you will need a Solicitor’s License.

A special event permit is needed for temporary events that would disrupt the flow of traffic or businesses, such as closing streets or parking lots.

These are some of the special units and assignments which Nixa Police Officers can be assigned to.

A special use permit is needed when a resident is wanting to use a particular piece of property for something that isn’t normally allowed on that property by the city’s zoning restrictions or code of ordinances. The property owner would be applying for a permanent exemption to the normal rules in order to use the property as desired.

Nixa Parks and Recreation has a highly anticipated line up of upcoming
community and recreational events that through sponsorships could connect you to the people of Nixa and our surrounding communities. Sponsors are needed to help us continue to maintain and create highly active, enriching and fun activities for our community and neighboring communities.

All sheds and other accessory buildings, whether built on site or pre-built must have a permit.

All storm shelters in Nixa, whether installed inside a structure or outside the home or business, must have a permit prior to construction/installation.

Did you know that MS4 stands for “municipal separate storm sewer system”?

The City of Nixa stormwater drainage system includes a combination of storm sewer pipe, open ditches, culverts, and detention areas directly related to roadways and conveyance areas. Though not all stormwater drainage areas are controlled by the City of Nixa, Crews are equipped to maintain a multitude of stormwater situations including the construction of new systems along roadways.

The Nixa Street Department works hard to keep our roadways clean and safe. This often goes hand-in-hand with keeping waterways and other local areas clean as well. Street sweeping allows city staff to ensure trash, leaves, and other debris don’t end up in our stormwater drainage system and pollute our streams, rivers, and drinking water.

Want to report a tip that might help us solve a crime or locate a person of interest?

Join Nixa Parks and Recreation for Summer It Up! The schedule is packed with field trips, activities, games, crafts, contests, guest speakers, and much, much more!

There are 6 levels of swim lessons. Each level has 4 sessions with each session consisting of 8 total classes. Classes are held Monday – Thursday for two weeks. In case of inclement weather or holidays, Friday may be used as a make-up day. Classes are 30 minutes long.

Come join the Nixa Vipers Swim team. Each participant will learn the proper strokes in order to propel themselves through water.

Former collegiate coach, Ray Still, will instruct each participant and help build proper form and technique of each participant.

As a municipal utility, Nixa Utilities has no profit motive, and provides services at the cost necessary to operate and maintain the systems while improving and expanding to accommodate city growth. The city does not use tax revenue to operate, maintain or improve our utility systems, rather, our customers cover those costs by paying their utility bills.

The Christian County Prosecutor’s Office offers several different resources to provide help and support to victims and witnesses of crime. They can provide assistance with the following.

Register to vote at Nixa City Hall or other locations around the county. Learn more about registering to vote in Missouri.

Our youth recreational basketball programs offered in the Fall and Winter are geared towards introducing and fostering interest in basketball. Emphasis in on learning the game and having fun.

Nixa Parks & Recreation offers indoor recreational volleyball programs for girls in the Spring and Fall. Recreation Volleyball is geared toward introducing and fostering girls 3rd through 6th grade an interest in volleyball. Emphasis is on learning the game and having fun.

In the FAQ accordion below, you will find definitions for each of Nixa’s current zoning types.