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New Resident Info

Steeped in history with all the amenities for today’s living, Boonville is a great place to call home.

Excellent Schools, an extensive park system, the KATY trail, downtown shopping, lively arts and culture scene, and just a stone’s throw from Columbia, MO all make Boonville the perfect hometown. Small town living is at its finest here.

Boonville Chamber of Commerce

The Boonville Chamber of Commerce can help you settle into Boonville. Their office is located at the restored KATY depot, 320 1st Street and their number is 660-882-2721.

New Resident Resources

Listed below is the necessary information for becoming a new resident in Boonville. This information and more can also be found throughout our website. Hope this answers all your questions and welcome to Boonville!

New Resident

Water service must be done in person at 1200 Locust Street. The public works office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30. There is a one-time connection fee, based on the size of your meter, average fee is $200.00. After 12 consecutive non-delinquent payments, $195 of the deposit is refundable.

Included in your monthly bill  are the water, sewer, sanitation fees, and any other fees that are applicable. 

If you have questions, call the public works office at 660-882-5479.

Pick up a change of address form at the Post Office, located at 526 East Spring Street.

The Cooper County Motor Vehicle department is located at 520 Ryan Street, Suite F. Their hours of operation are M-F 7:30-5 and the last Saturday of the month 8:30- 11.

Within 30 days of establishing residency, you need to apply for your Missouri vehicle registration. Registration tags are available at the Motor Vehicle Department and can be purchased for one or two years. Be sure to provide current insurance information, vehicle safety inspection passage, and property tax assessment. The Property Tax assessment is available at the Cooper County Assessor’s office, located 200 Main Street, room 22. Fees are bases on type and size of car. The vehicle safety inspection must be done at an authorized inspection station.

Driver’s License’s are also available at the Motor Vehicle Department. New residents must pass a vision exam, provide proof of new residence, and provide a current (or expired less than 184 days) out of state license. The fee for a driver’s license is $22.50/ six years.

Garbage is picked up weekly by WM. Further information and requirements regarding trash pickup may be accessed on our Sanitation Page. Yard waste is picked up every Monday by the City of Boonville. Recycling services are available at Unlimited Opportunities, 1620 W. Ashley Road, for office paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum, glass and some electronic waste.

Voter registration is available at the Cooper County court house, 200 Main Street, Room 23, or by requesting online that a postcard be sent to you.

The average sale price for homes in Boonville is $265,000 (2025). The average price of a vacant lot in a new subdivision within the city is between $65,000 – $70,000.  The average price of an in-town infill lot is between $20,000 – $30,000.  The average price/square foot for new construction is $170.00 – $300.00.

There are a number of cell phone carriers that serve the Boonville area, including: US Cellular, Verizon, T-Mobile, Nextel, Sprint PCS, and AT&T.

AT&T, Socket, and Century Tel all provide phone service. Contact them to set up phone service in your home.

Satellite and Cable Services are provided by Suddenlink, Dish Network, and DIRECTV.

Boonville has a number of Internet Providers, including:  Socket Telecom LLC, AT&T, and Suddenlink Cable.

Ameren UE is the main supplier of electricity in Boonville; with CoMo Electric providing electricity for the Fox Hollow Subdivision (housing by the airport). Ameren UE supplies all gas services for the entire town.

Ameren UE: 800.552.7583
Ameren UE Web Page

CoMo Electric: 800.781.0157
CoMo Electric Web Page