Claude, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Claude.

Department

General Administration, City of Claude

Address

115 Trice St, Claude, TX 79019

Phone

(806) 337-0388

Email

cityofclaude@claudetx.org

Website

https://www.claudetx.org/

Application Process

1. Contact General Administration / City Hall to confirm the permit type and current submittal requirements.
2. Submit plans and approvals before work starts where ordinances require them (street/driveway/walkway tie-ins, tiny home site and plan approval, manufactured home permitting).
3. Pay the applicable fee from the city's posted fee schedule.
4. Complete required city inspections and approvals (water-line inspection before connection, sewer-tap inspection before cover).
5. Permit is issued or utility connection approval is completed once city requirements are satisfied.

Source: General Administration, City of Claude

General Requirements

Building permit required for residential additions (additional square footage added to property), commercial building, roofing, demolition, manufactured homes, and any street, driveway, or walkway tying into a city street or alley.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Plans for street/driveway/walkway tie-ins
• Tiny home site and plan approval by City Council (if applicable)
• Manufactured home documentation (if applicable)
• Water and sewer availability verification for proposed building site

Building code

Ordinance 382 defines Building Code to include the International Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and National Electrical Code, as amended.

Owner-builder

Ordinance 351 is expressly directed to owners, builders, and developers. Tiny homes must be on a permanent foundation (not on wheels), must have City Council approval, must have their own 911 address, and must be permanently connected to water and sewer with their own tap.

Contractor requirements

No public local contractor registration or licensing program found. Roofing contractors must haul off roofing material.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$20.00

Permit fee formula

Residential Building Permit: $20.00 minimum or $0.15 per sq. ft.; Commercial Building Permit: project value x $0.0030; Roofing Permit: $50.00 flat; Demolition Permit: $50.00 flat; Mobile/Manufactured Home Permit: $20.00 minimum or $0.15 per sq. ft.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the General Administration, City of Claude to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch

Typical inspection sequence: Water lines inspected by water or public works supervisor before water connection. Sewer taps must be inspected and approved by the city before the line is covered.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Ordinance 382 defines Building Code to include the International Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and National Electrical Code, as amended.
• Ordinance 351 (Street/Driveway/Walkway)
• Ordinance 379 (Manufactured Homes)
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Claude Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Claude, TX?

Building permit required for residential additions (additional square footage added to property), commercial building, roofing, demolition, manufactured homes, and any street, driveway, or walkway tying into a city street or alley.

How much does a building permit cost in Claude, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $20.00. Fees are calculated as: Residential Building Permit: $20.00 minimum or $0.15 per sq. ft.; Commercial Building Permit: project value x $0.0030; Roofing Permit: $50.00 flat; Demolition Permit: $50.00 flat; Mobile/Manufactured Home Permit: $20.00 minimum or $0.15 per sq. ft..

How do I apply for a building permit in Claude, TX?

1. Contact General Administration / City Hall to confirm the permit type and current submittal requirements. 2. Submit plans and approvals before work starts where ordinances require them (street/driveway/walkway tie-ins, tiny home site and plan approval, manufactured home permitting). 3. Pay the applicable fee from the city's posted fee schedule. 4. Complete required city inspections and approvals (water-line inspection before connection, sewer-tap inspection before cover). 5. Permit is issued or utility connection approval is completed once city requirements are satisfied.