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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Claude
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.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact General Administration / City Hall to confirm the permit type and current submittal requirements.
- 02 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).
- 03 Pay the applicable fee from the city's posted fee schedule.
- 04 Complete required city inspections and approvals (water-line inspection before connection, sewer-tap inspection before cover).
- 05 Permit is issued or utility connection approval is completed once city requirements are satisfied.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Claude building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$20.00
02
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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch
Typical 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Claude permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Claude, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Claude, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Claude, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Claude, TX, follow these steps: 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.
last verified April 2026
source General Administration, City of Claude ↗
entry id permits/texas/armstrong/claude-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with General Administration, City of Claude before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.