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City of Schertz

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Inspections Division

Street address
1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 1, Schertz, TX 78154
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of Schertz (spans Bexar, Guadalupe, and Comal Counties).
Online portal
CityView Development Portal
CityView
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Schertz

Building permits required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, changing occupancy, or performing regulated trade work within City of Schertz.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Submit application through CityView portal for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, occupancy change, or trade work
  2. 02
    City reviews application
  3. 03
    Obtain permit before starting work
  4. 04
    Schedule and request inspections through portal

Source: Inspections Division ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Source: Inspections Division ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Schertz permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Schertz, TX?
Building permits required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, changing occupancy, or performing regulated trade work within City of Schertz.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Schertz, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Schertz, TX, follow these steps: 1. Submit application through CityView portal for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, occupancy change, or trade work 2. City reviews application 3. Obtain permit before starting work 4. Schedule and request inspections through portal
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Schertz, TX?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Schertz, TX via: CityView portal.
last verified April 2026 source Inspections Division ↗ entry id permits/texas/bexar/schertz

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Inspections Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.