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

1. Open the town permit page and download the Building Permit Application. 2. Coordinate submission through the town office using the phone contact on the town website and TML directory. 3. If applicable, coordinate OSSF/septic approvals through the town's On-Site Sewage Application process. 4. Confirm any additional ordinance-based requirements under the town's building and flood ordinances before starting work.

City Building Permits

Town of San Felipe, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Austin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies within the Town of San Felipe. The public record shows a building permit application page and ordinance index entries for a building permit ordinance, additional building ordinance, flood damage reduction ordinance, and on-site sewage ordinance.

Department: Town of San Felipe / City Secretary
Address: PO Box 129, San Felipe, TX 77473-0129
Phone: 979-885-7035
Website: http://www.townofsanfelipe.net/permit.htm

Online Permit Portal

Open Town of San Felipe Permit Page

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Open the town permit page and download the Building Permit Application.
Coordinate submission through the town office using the phone contact on the town website and TML directory.
If applicable, coordinate OSSF/septic approvals through the town's On-Site Sewage Application process.
Confirm any additional ordinance-based requirements under the town's building and flood ordinances before starting work.

Source: Town of San Felipe / City Secretary

General Requirements

Verified public materials show a posted Building Permit Application, an ordinance index entry for Building Permit Ordinance (Ordinance 2005-11), an Additional Building Ordinance (Ordinance 2022-2), a flood damage reduction ordinance, and an on-site sewage ordinance. The town's publicly posted materials do not clearly spell out the full permit trigger list in text.

Required Documents

Building permit application form
Any additional materials required by the town under its building and flood ordinances

Building code: A building permit ordinance and an additional building ordinance are publicly indexed by the town, but the exact code editions in force were not clearly located.
Contractor requirements: No public contractor licensing sheet found.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of San Felipe / City Secretary to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: No public inspection scheduling instructions found.

Additional Resources

Building code: A building permit ordinance and an additional building ordinance are publicly indexed by the town, but the exact code editions in force were not clearly located.
Verify contractor license: CSLB License Lookup
Permit Page
Ordinances
TML Directory Profile
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of San Felipe / City Secretary before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of San Felipe Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of San Felipe, TX?: Verified public materials show a posted Building Permit Application, an ordinance index entry for Building Permit Ordinance (Ordinance 2005-11), an Additional Building Ordinance (Ordinance 2022-2), a flood damage reduction ordinance, and an on-site sewage ordinance. The town's publicly posted materials do not clearly spell out the full permit trigger list in text.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of San Felipe, TX?: 1. Open the town permit page and download the Building Permit Application. 2. Coordinate submission through the town office using the phone contact on the town website and TML directory. 3. If applicable, coordinate OSSF/septic approvals through the town's On-Site Sewage Application process. 4. Confirm any additional ordinance-based requirements under the town's building and flood ordinances before starting work.

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