Town of Fulton, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within Fulton town limits. Fulton runs its own building and trade permit program through Development Services and MyGov.

Department

Development Services

Address

201 N 7th Street, Fulton, TX 78358

Phone

(361) 729-5533

Email

opsdirector@fultontexas.org

Website

https://www.fultontexas.org/development-services

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Create a MyGov account and start from the Town of Fulton public portal.
2. If you are a contractor, register annually with the town before pulling permits. Fulton states all contractors performing work inside town limits must register annually.
3. Submit the permit application through MyGov with the required plans and supporting materials for the project scope.
4. Pay the application fee, plan review fee, permit fee, and inspection fee as applicable.
5. Respond to town review comments and resubmit if requested.
6. After approval and payment, obtain the issued permit, complete required inspections, and obtain a certificate of occupancy when applicable.

Typical processing time: No public turnaround time was identified in the reviewed Fulton materials.

Source: Development Services

General Requirements

Fulton maintains building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, pool, demolition, tree, and related permits. Full threshold details were not fully published in the public materials reviewed.

Required Documents

• Fulton contractor registration requires photo ID, applicable state licenses, and insurance before acceptance
• Project-specific permit submittal requirements (details not fully published in public materials reviewed)

Permit validity

No public permit-expiration rule was identified in the reviewed Fulton materials.

Building code

International Building Code and ICC building valuation data (specific adopted editions not clearly stated in reviewed materials).

Owner-builder

No public owner-builder rule was identified in the reviewed Fulton materials.

Contractor requirements

All contractors performing building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work inside town limits must register annually. Building and roofing contractors pay a $100 annual registration fee; electrical, HVAC, and plumbing contractors do not have a registration fee, but applicable state licenses and liability insurance must be submitted.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$75.00

Plan check fee

Residential plan review is $100.00

Permit fee formula

Mixed. Residential new construction is $0.75 per square foot under roof; alterations and additions are $1.00 per square foot; simple alterations are $150. Commercial permits are valuation-based from $7.50 per $1,000 up to $50,000, with stepped rates above that. A $30 permit application fee is included on all permits.

Trade permit fee

Included in general formula

Reinspection fee

$75 per required inspection (general); mechanical inspections at $35 each where applicable

Payment note

The reviewed fee schedule lists charges but does not publish separate online-payment or card-processing notes.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Development Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• MyGov portal (online)

Inspection hours

Not publicly stated in the reviewed Fulton materials.

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly stated in the reviewed Fulton materials. Inspections are performed on issued permits upon request; project-specific sequence depending on scope.

Additional Resources

• Building code: International Building Code and ICC building valuation data (specific adopted editions not clearly stated in reviewed materials).
• Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Contractor Registration Form
• Staff Contact Page
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Fulton Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Fulton, TX?

Fulton maintains building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, pool, demolition, tree, and related permits. Full threshold details were not fully published in the public materials reviewed.

How much does a building permit cost in Town of Fulton, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $75.00. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Residential new construction is $0.75 per square foot under roof; alterations and additions are $1.00 per square foot; simple alterations are $150. Commercial permits are valuation-based from $7.50 per $1,000 up to $50,000, with stepped rates above that. A $30 permit application fee is included on all permits.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review is $100.00.

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Fulton, TX?

1. Create a MyGov account and start from the Town of Fulton public portal. 2. If you are a contractor, register annually with the town before pulling permits. Fulton states all contractors performing work inside town limits must register annually. 3. Submit the permit application through MyGov with the required plans and supporting materials for the project scope. 4. Pay the application fee, plan review fee, permit fee, and inspection fee as applicable. 5. Respond to town review comments and resubmit if requested. 6. After approval and payment, obtain the issued permit, complete required inspections, and obtain a certificate of occupancy when applicable.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Fulton, TX?

Typical processing time is No public turnaround time was identified in the reviewed Fulton materials..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Fulton, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: MyGov portal.

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