City Building Permits

Bertram, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Burnet County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City permit authority applies inside Bertram city limits in Burnet County. The city code requires permits for building, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing work regulated by city or state code.

Department
Development Services
Address
110 East Vaughan Street, Bertram, TX 78605
Phone
(512) 355-2197
Website
https://www.cityofbertram.org/departments/development_services.php

Application Process

  1. Confirm the project with Development Services and the adopted city codes before starting work.
  2. Submit the permit application and supporting materials to the city. The public website does not clearly publish a standalone building permit application form for general construction.
  3. Pay permit and review fees under Appendix A of the city code.
  4. After approval, schedule inspections using the city's posted inspection request resource.
  5. Complete required inspections before occupancy or final closeout.

Source: Development Services

General Requirements

A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or to install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Required Documents

  • Plans and other submission materials as implied by adopted codes and fee schedule
Building code
2024 International Residential Code by city code. Other construction code divisions were updated in 2025, but the exact full code list should be confirmed with Development Services before filing.
Contractor requirements
Licensed trade work is regulated through the adopted construction codes; the public website does not publish a separate contractor registration packet.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Residential construction plan review starts at $854.87 for 0 to 1,500 square feet. Remodels without MEP are $330. Miscellaneous inspections are $100.
Plan check fee
Included in the published plan review schedule; expedited plan review is 150 percent of the regular plan review fee
Permit fee formula
Residential plan review is square-foot based. Commercial and multi-family plan review and inspections are valuation based. Miscellaneous permit items are flat-fee.
Reinspection fee
Subsequent review after the included review rounds is billed at $100 per hour with prior city approval. Certificate of occupancy inspection is $132. Miscellaneous inspections are $100.
Payment note
No public online payment instructions found

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Development Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections are required by the adopted codes; exact stage sequence is not publicly summarized.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Development Services before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bertram Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Bertram, TX?
A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or to install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.
How much does a building permit cost in Bertram, TX?
The minimum permit fee is Residential construction plan review starts at $854.87 for 0 to 1,500 square feet. Remodels without MEP are $330. Miscellaneous inspections are $100.. Fees are calculated as: Residential plan review is square-foot based. Commercial and multi-family plan review and inspections are valuation based. Miscellaneous permit items are flat-fee.. Plan check fee: Included in the published plan review schedule; expedited plan review is 150 percent of the regular plan review fee.
How do I apply for a building permit in Bertram, TX?
1. Confirm the project with Development Services and the adopted city codes before starting work. 2. Submit the permit application and supporting materials to the city. The public website does not clearly publish a standalone building permit application form for general construction. 3. Pay permit and review fees under Appendix A of the city code. 4. After approval, schedule inspections using the city's posted inspection request resource. 5. Complete required inspections before occupancy or final closeout.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Bertram, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: City website posts a Request an Inspection document on the Development Services page.

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