Owner to Prime Contractor (Private): Payment is due per the terms of the contract.
Prime Contractor to Subcontractor (Private): Payment is due per the terms of the contract.
Interest/Penalties (Private): Interest at a rate of 1.5% per month. Attorneys’ fees awarded to prevailing party.
Owner to Prime Contractor (Public): Payment due at least every 30 days. Final payment due 30 days after project completion.
Prime Contractor to Subcontractor (Public): 15 days after receipt of payment from owner.
Interest/Penalties (Public): Interest at a rate of 1.5% per month. Attorneys’ fees awarded to prevailing party in court’s discretion.
Pay-If-Paid Permissible: Yes, if clearly stated in the contract, but clause cannot be used as a defense to lien claims.
Disclaimer: This information was published on July 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by Missouri since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.