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Town of Fulton

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Fulton, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Min. permit fee
$75.00
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Development Services

Street address
201 N 7th Street, Fulton, TX 78358
Coverage
All properties within Fulton town limits. Fulton runs its own building and trade permit program through Development Services and MyGov.
Online portal
MyGov
MyGov
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Fulton

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.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the Fulton materials reviewed. Confirm with Development Services before assuming work is exempt.

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)
Building code
International Building Code and ICC building valuation data (specific adopted editions not clearly stated in reviewed materials).
Permit validity
No public permit-expiration rule was identified in the reviewed Fulton 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.
§ 03

Application process

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

  1. 01
    Create a MyGov account and start from the Town of Fulton public portal.
  2. 02
    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. 03
    Submit the permit application through MyGov with the required plans and supporting materials for the project scope.
  4. 04
    Pay the application fee, plan review fee, permit fee, and inspection fee as applicable.
  5. 05
    Respond to town review comments and resubmit if requested.
  6. 06
    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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Fulton building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$75.00
02
Plan check fee
Residential plan review is $100.00
03
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.
04
Trade permit fee
Included in general formula
05
Reinspection fee
$75 per required inspection (general); mechanical inspections at $35 each where applicable

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

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
Inspection hours
Not publicly stated in the reviewed Fulton materials.

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

Source: Development Services ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Fulton permits

01 Do I need a building permit in 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Fulton, TX?
Building permit fees in Fulton, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Fulton, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Fulton, TX, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Fulton, TX?
Building permit processing times in Fulton, TX typically run No public turnaround time was identified in the reviewed Fulton materials.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Fulton, TX?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Fulton, TX via: MyGov portal.
last verified April 2026 source Development Services ↗ entry id permits/texas/aransas/fulton

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Development Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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