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City of Falfurrias

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

Min. permit fee
$10.00 (Fence)
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Public Works

Street address
625 N St Marys Street, Falfurrias, TX 78355
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of Falfurrias.
Online portal
City Form Center
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Falfurrias

Building permits are required for construction work such as fence, roof, storage rooms, carports, gazebos, porch, cover, concrete sidewalk/driveway/slab, framework, siding to brick/block, demolition, and moving residential building structures.

Required documents
  • Valid identification
  • Certificate of Occupancy (for commercial utility service)
  • Lease agreement, closing documents, or proof of ownership (for commercial utility service)
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact Public Works at the city address or phone number provided.
  2. 02
    Submit project information directly to Public Works regarding the requested permit.
  3. 03
    Provide project details and applicable fees from the city's Building and Construction Related Fees schedule.
  4. 04
    Complete required inspections as specified by the Public Works department.
  5. 05
    If the project requires commercial utility service, provide a Certificate of Occupancy to Utilities before service activation.

Source: Public Works ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Falfurrias building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$10.00 (Fence)
02
Permit fee formula
Mixed flat-fee and square-foot pricing. Examples: Roof - $0.04 per square foot; Storage Rooms - $0.22 per square foot; Concrete - $0.03 per square foot; Demolition - $50.00 for first 1,000 square feet plus $20.00 for each additional 500 square feet over 1,000 square feet.

The city no longer accepts cash. Payment accepted via money orders, checks, and credit or debit cards.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 361-325-2140 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday during city business hours

Source: Public Works ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Falfurrias permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Falfurrias, TX?
Building permits are required for construction work such as fence, roof, storage rooms, carports, gazebos, porch, cover, concrete sidewalk/driveway/slab, framework, siding to brick/block, demolition, and moving residential building structures.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Falfurrias, TX?
Building permit fees in Falfurrias, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $10.00 (Fence). Fees are calculated as: Mixed flat-fee and square-foot pricing. Examples: Roof - $0.04 per square foot; Storage Rooms - $0.22 per square foot; Concrete - $0.03 per square foot; Demolition - $50.00 for first 1,000 square feet plus $20.00 for each additional 500 square feet over 1,000 square feet..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Falfurrias, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Falfurrias, TX, follow these steps: 1. Contact Public Works at the city address or phone number provided. 2. Submit project information directly to Public Works regarding the requested permit. 3. Provide project details and applicable fees from the city's Building and Construction Related Fees schedule. 4. Complete required inspections as specified by the Public Works department. 5. If the project requires commercial utility service, provide a Certificate of Occupancy to Utilities before service activation.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Falfurrias, TX?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Falfurrias, TX via: 361-325-2140.
last verified April 2026 source Public Works ↗ entry id permits/texas/brooks/falfurrias-city

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

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