City Building Permits

Wallis, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Austin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies within the City of Wallis city limits. Verify parcel location if a tract is near the city boundary.

Department
City of Wallis / City Hall
Address
6810 Guyler, Bldg B, Wallis, TX 77485
Phone
979-478-6712
Website
https://www.wallistexas.org/page/permits

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Wallis Permit Forms

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

Application Process

  1. Contact City Hall before starting the project.
  2. Download the required permit form from the city permit page and complete contractor registration if applicable.
  3. Submit the application for third-party plan review and city processing.
  4. Allow for plan review timing published by the city.
  5. Pay permit and registration fees.
  6. Complete required third-party inspections and obtain any needed certificate of occupancy.

Typical processing time: Plan reviews can take a minimum of 5 days for residential and a minimum of 10 days for commercial.

Source: City of Wallis / City Hall

General Requirements

The city requires building permits and instructs applicants to contact City Hall before starting a project. The city publishes forms for residential, commercial, utility, fire system, culvert, rental, and certificate of occupancy matters. Fence permits are required for fences 7 feet and over. A certificate of occupancy inspection is required whenever there is a change of use and/or ownership of an existing commercial building.

Required Documents

  • Varies by permit form
  • Separate forms for new residential, residential remodel/addition, commercial permits, contractor registration, fire systems, culverts, rentals, and certificate of occupancy
Building code
Ordinance No. 221 adopts 2015 IBC, 2015 IRC, 2015 IFC, 2015 IECC, 2015 IFGC, 2015 IMC, 2015 IPC, 2015 IPMC, and 2014 NEC, with local amendments.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must register with the city. The registration fee is $100.00 and is good for one year.

Fees

Plan check fee
Third-party plan review is required, but the public permit page does not clearly publish the fee amount.
Reinspection fee
No specific public Wallis reinspection fee sheet was found. If work starts before obtaining a permit, fees will be doubled.
Penalty (no permit)
Fees are doubled if work starts before obtaining a permit.
Payment note
Contractor registration fee is $100.00 for one year. Other permit fees depend on the form and project type.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Fences below 7 feet are not in the listed permit category (fence permits are required for fences 7 feet and over)

Important: Public permit page expressly states permits are required for fences 7 feet and over. No broader public exempt-work list was found.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: The city states a third party performs all plan reviews and inspections. Application, third-party plan review, permit issuance, required inspections, and certificate of occupancy where applicable.

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Wallis Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Wallis, TX?
The city requires building permits and instructs applicants to contact City Hall before starting a project. The city publishes forms for residential, commercial, utility, fire system, culvert, rental, and certificate of occupancy matters. Fence permits are required for fences 7 feet and over. A certificate of occupancy inspection is required whenever there is a change of use and/or ownership of an existing commercial building.
How do I apply for a building permit in Wallis, TX?
1. Contact City Hall before starting the project. 2. Download the required permit form from the city permit page and complete contractor registration if applicable. 3. Submit the application for third-party plan review and city processing. 4. Allow for plan review timing published by the city. 5. Pay permit and registration fees. 6. Complete required third-party inspections and obtain any needed certificate of occupancy.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Wallis, TX?
Typical processing time is Plan reviews can take a minimum of 5 days for residential and a minimum of 10 days for commercial..
What work is exempt from building permits in Wallis, TX?
The following work is generally exempt: Fences below 7 feet are not in the listed permit category (fence permits are required for fences 7 feet and over). Note: Public permit page expressly states permits are required for fences 7 feet and over. No broader public exempt-work list was found.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Wallis, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall.

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