Snook, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies within the City of Snook. Burleson County's permit page directs city residents to Snook for floodplain information rather than the county. Verify parcel-level city jurisdiction with the city if the site is near the city limits.

Department

City of Snook

Address

P.O. Box 10, 10245 FM 2155, Snook, TX 77878

Phone

979-272-3021

Email

info@cityofsnook.com

Website

https://www.cityofsnook.com/copy-of-business-development

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Download the appropriate city PDF permit application from the Applications and Permits page.
2. Prepare a completed permit application plus the required submittal documents. The city's residential checklist requires site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural information where required, foundation plans, engineer letters where applicable, electrical and plumbing plans, and an energy compliance report.
3. Submit the permit documents and fees to the city. The Bureau Veritas contact sheet says submittal documents should be complete to expedite plan review and permit issuance.
4. Bureau Veritas performs residential and commercial plan review for the city and contacts the applicant if revisions are needed.
5. After approval, the city issues the permit. The permit forms state approvals are required from all relevant departments before issuance.
6. Request inspections from Bureau Veritas by phone or email.
7. Complete final inspection and obtain a certificate of occupancy before occupying the building.

Typical processing time: No public plan review turnaround was found, but the Bureau Veritas contact sheet states inspections requested by 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday are performed the next business day.

Source: City of Snook

General Requirements

Snook has a general building permit program. Its permit forms cover new construction, additions, remodels, finish-out, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, signs, and other work. The city's building code ordinances provide for issuance of permits and collection of fees. The fee ordinance also states that any work or construction done prior to acquiring a permit may be charged double the total permitting fee.

Required Documents

• Completed city permit application
• Required plan sets and checklist items based on project type
• Floodplain certificate if the property is in the floodplain
• Energy code compliance report for residential submissions
• Engineer-sealed foundation and other engineered documents where required
• Contractor and contact information as requested on the permit forms

Permit validity

The permit forms state that a permit becomes null and void if work does not begin within 180 days, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after commencement. All permits require final inspection, and a certificate of occupancy must be issued before any building is occupied.

Building code

Snook's ordinance page and posted ordinances verify a city code-adoption program including at least the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fire Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code. The ordinance page also posts separate Existing Building Code and Fuel and Gas Code ordinances, indicating a broader code package than just those OCR-confirmed titles.

Owner-builder

No separate public owner-builder summary was found in the materials reviewed.

Contractor requirements

The city's permit forms require contractor license numbers for applicable trades. The public materials reviewed did not clearly publish a separate local contractor registration ordinance on the permit page, so only the license-information requirement shown on the forms is verified here.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$300.00

Plan check fee

Residential plan review and inspection fee: $785.00 for 0 to 1,500 square feet; $785.00 for the first 1,500 square feet plus $0.35 per additional square foot from 1,501 to 10,000 square feet; $3,760.00 for the first 10,000 square feet plus $0.15 per additional square foot above 10,000 square feet. Plan review only: $200.00 per plan or per address for a new plan or master plan; $150.00 per plan or per address for altered plans that require additional review.

Permit fee formula

Residential new construction uses a combined permit fee plus a square-foot based plan review and inspection fee schedule. Commercial permit fees are valuation-based, and commercial plan review and commercial inspection each have separate valuation-based schedules. Trade permits for alterations, additions, and improvements are flat per-trade fees.

Trade permit fee

Flat per-trade fees for alterations, additions, and improvements

Reinspection fee

$50.00

Penalty (no permit)

Work started before obtaining a permit may be charged double the total permitting fee.

Payment note

The Bureau Veritas contact sheet states permit documents and fees are submitted to the city.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current fee schedule).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Snook to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Bureau Veritas: 817-335-8111 or 877-837-8775 (phone)
• inspectionstx@us.bureauveritas.com (email)

Scheduling deadline

Inspections requested by 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday are performed the next business day, according to the city's Bureau Veritas contact sheet.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: The city publicly confirms plan review, permit issuance, inspections, final inspection, and certificate of occupancy. A full public inspection sequence by trade was not found in the reviewed materials.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Snook's ordinance page and posted ordinances verify a city code-adoption program including at least the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fire Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code. The ordinance page also posts separate Existing Building Code and Fuel and Gas Code ordinances, indicating a broader code package than just those OCR-confirmed titles.
• Applications and Permits Page
• Ordinances Page
• Bureau Veritas Contact Information
• Building Code Ordinance
• Residential Code Ordinance
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Snook Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Snook, TX?

Snook has a general building permit program. Its permit forms cover new construction, additions, remodels, finish-out, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, signs, and other work. The city's building code ordinances provide for issuance of permits and collection of fees. The fee ordinance also states that any work or construction done prior to acquiring a permit may be charged double the total permitting fee.

How much does a building permit cost in Snook, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $300.00. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction uses a combined permit fee plus a square-foot based plan review and inspection fee schedule. Commercial permit fees are valuation-based, and commercial plan review and commercial inspection each have separate valuation-based schedules. Trade permits for alterations, additions, and improvements are flat per-trade fees.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review and inspection fee: $785.00 for 0 to 1,500 square feet; $785.00 for the first 1,500 square feet plus $0.35 per additional square foot from 1,501 to 10,000 square feet; $3,760.00 for the first 10,000 square feet plus $0.15 per additional square foot above 10,000 square feet. Plan review only: $200.00 per plan or per address for a new plan or master plan; $150.00 per plan or per address for altered plans that require additional review..

How do I apply for a building permit in Snook, TX?

1. Download the appropriate city PDF permit application from the Applications and Permits page. 2. Prepare a completed permit application plus the required submittal documents. The city's residential checklist requires site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural information where required, foundation plans, engineer letters where applicable, electrical and plumbing plans, and an energy compliance report. 3. Submit the permit documents and fees to the city. The Bureau Veritas contact sheet says submittal documents should be complete to expedite plan review and permit issuance. 4. Bureau Veritas performs residential and commercial plan review for the city and contacts the applicant if revisions are needed. 5. After approval, the city issues the permit. The permit forms state approvals are required from all relevant departments before issuance. 6. Request inspections from Bureau Veritas by phone or email. 7. Complete final inspection and obtain a certificate of occupancy before occupying the building.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Snook, TX?

Typical processing time is No public plan review turnaround was found, but the Bureau Veritas contact sheet states inspections requested by 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday are performed the next business day..

What work is exempt from building permits in Snook, TX?

The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural related buildings are exempt from the posted building permits and inspections fee schedule. Note: No broader public exempt-work list was found on the city's public permit page or ordinance page.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Snook, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Bureau Veritas: 817-335-8111 or 877-837-8775, inspectionstx@us.bureauveritas.com. Inspections requested by 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday are performed the next business day, according to the city's Bureau Veritas contact sheet..

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