City of Jourdanton

The city's permit page covers new construction, remodel or addition, accessory structures, gas permits, plumbing permits, sign permits, and peddler or solicitor permits. The residential application also lists fence, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, swimming pool, irrigation, and accessory building work.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the official city sources reviewed.

Building code

2006 International Building Code, 2005 Electrical Code, and 2015 Plumbing Code

Permit validity

A permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after commencement.

Owner-builder

The residential application includes owner information and applicant certification.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must be registered with the city. Gas and plumbing permits require license and insurance documentation. Trade contractor fields appear on the residential application.

1. 01
   Obtain the permit application from Jourdanton City Hall or download it from the city's permit page.
2. 02
   Complete the residential or commercial permit application and assemble supporting materials. The residential form includes owner and contractor information, floodplain question, valuation, project description, and trade contractor fields.
3. 03
   Submit the application to city hall, in person or by email as allowed by the city.
4. 04
   Plan review and inspections are coordinated through Bureau Veritas.
5. 05
   Complete the work and obtain final inspection. The residential application states all permits require final inspection.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated

Source: Planning and Development ↗

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

• Bureau Veritas (in-person)

Typical sequence: Submit permit application, complete plan review through Bureau Veritas, perform permitted work, then obtain final inspection. All permits require final inspection.

Source: Planning and Development ↗