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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Beeville
A permit is required for residential and commercial new construction, remodel or alteration, addition or enlargement, accessory structures, demolition, roofing, concrete or flatwork, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or HVAC, gas, fence, sign, swimming pool, backflow, irrigation or well work, and certificate of occupancy requests.
Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the Beeville sources reviewed.
- Completed permit application
- Owner and contractor contact information
- Project valuation
- Square footage affected
- Scaled and dimensioned construction plans
- State license information if applicable for the trade
- Building code
- 2014 National Electrical Code and 2015 International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, and International Residential Code
- Permit validity
- No public city permit-expiration rule was found in the current online form or fee page reviewed.
- Owner-builder
- No separate Beeville owner-builder affidavit or owner-builder rule sheet was verified in the sources reviewed.
- Contractor requirements
- The fee schedule lists Annual Contractor Registration at $125. The permit form also requests contractor information and state license information where applicable.
Application process
Typical processing: No public permit review turnaround was posted. Inspection requests made by 4:00 PM are scheduled for the next business day; requests after 4:00 PM are scheduled within 2 business days.
- 01 Complete the Residential and Commercial Permit Application through the Development Services permit page.
- 02 Enter the project address, owner and contractor information, permit type, work description, valuation, square footage, and estimated dates.
- 03 Upload scaled and dimensioned construction plans with the application.
- 04 Submit the application for review by the permit staff.
- 05 Wait for staff approval and payment instructions. The city states that once approved, permit staff will contact the applicant with a payment link.
- 06 Pay the applicable permit fee and complete required inspections during construction.
- 07 Obtain final inspection and, where applicable, a certificate of occupancy before occupancy.
Typical processing time: No public permit review turnaround was posted. Inspection requests made by 4:00 PM are scheduled for the next business day; requests after 4:00 PM are scheduled within 2 business days.
Source: Development Services ↗
Fee schedule
Beeville building permit fees
The permit page says staff sends a payment link after approval. The fee schedule also adds administrative fees and, for several categories, shipping charges.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- developmentservices@beevilletx.org (email)
- 361-358-4641 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests must be made by 4:00 PM for next-business-day scheduling. Requests received after 4:00 PM are scheduled within 2 business days.
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: The city states inspections are required at key stages of construction, followed by final inspection and certificate of occupancy where applicable. A more detailed stage-by-stage sequence was not publicly posted.
Source: Development Services ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Beeville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Beeville, TX? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Beeville, TX? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Beeville, TX? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Beeville, TX? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Beeville, TX? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Development Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.