Residential building permit application 2025

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  2. Begin by filling out Section 1, which includes the site address, project value, and description of work. Ensure all fields are completed accurately for a smooth review process.
  3. In Section 2, provide details about the number of stories, units, bedrooms, and bathrooms. This information is crucial for zoning compliance.
  4. Complete Section 3 by listing the general contractor and subcontractors involved in the project. Include their contact information to facilitate communication.
  5. For Section 4, ensure that you attach any required documents such as the TCEQ Notice of Intent if applicable. This is essential for projects disturbing more than one acre.
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Demolition Permit Fees Single-family or two-family dwelling$100 Private Garage $68 Multi-family dwellings/commercial buildings $220
In general, exterior work, fence, siding, windows, roofing, and concrete require a permit. Any interior work that requires a structural change will require a permit. Interior cosmetic work does not require a permit (i.e. painting, replacing tile, carpeting).
Though you pay for the permit as part of your project cost, your contractor will pay the city and obtain the permit themselves. Going this route ensures your contractor is held liable for the work should a problem occur down the road. If you pull the permit, the responsibility falls on you.
This means in the case of his or her own single-family residence, that they will occupy, the homeowner may obtain a building permit for construction at his or her own home. Even though a licensed or unlicensed builder may be significantly involved.
A licensed, reputable contractor includes permitting as part of the project costs when they submit a bid for a job. Though you pay for the permit as part of your project cost, your contractor will pay the city and obtain the permit themselves.