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City of New Boston

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

Min. permit fee
$5.00
Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

City of New Boston; Code Enforcement

Street address
301 E North Front Street, New Boston, TX 75570
Coverage
The official Code Enforcement page links directly to city ordinances, a building-permit fee schedule, and inspection fees, confirming an active city permit program.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for New Boston

The city publishes a 'Fee Schedule for Building Permits' and a separate inspection-fee sheet for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical inspections.

Note: No public exempt-work list was identified on the reviewed materials.

Building code
The city ordinances are published through Municode, but the exact code-adoption section was not extracted.
Owner-builder
The city publishes separate homeowner mobile-home permit fees, indicating a homeowner permit pathway for at least some work.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact City Hall or Code Enforcement through the official city page.
  2. 02
    Determine the applicable fee from the posted city fee sheets.
  3. 03
    Submit the permit request through the city's current filing method.
  4. 04
    Arrange required trade inspections for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work as applicable.

Source: City of New Boston; Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

New Boston building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$5.00
02
Permit fee formula
General building permits use a valuation table.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 903-628-5596 (phone)

Typical sequence: The city publishes separate inspection fees for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.

Source: City of New Boston; Code Enforcement ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about New Boston permits

01 Do I need a building permit in New Boston, TX?
The city publishes a 'Fee Schedule for Building Permits' and a separate inspection-fee sheet for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical inspections.
02 How much does a building permit cost in New Boston, TX?
Building permit fees in New Boston, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $5.00. Fees are calculated as: General building permits use a valuation table..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Boston, TX?
To apply for a building permit in New Boston, TX, follow these steps: 1. Contact City Hall or Code Enforcement through the official city page. 2. Determine the applicable fee from the posted city fee sheets. 3. Submit the permit request through the city's current filing method. 4. Arrange required trade inspections for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work as applicable.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Boston, TX?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in New Boston, TX via: 903-628-5596.
last verified April 2026 source City of New Boston; Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/texas/bowie/new-boston

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of New Boston; Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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