Bertram, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Development Services

Street address

110 East Vaughan Street, Bertram, TX 78605

Phone

(512) 355-2197

info@cityofbertram.org

Coverage

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.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bertram

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.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the sources reviewed.

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.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm the project with Development Services and the adopted city codes before starting work.
02

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.
03

Pay permit and review fees under Appendix A of the city code.
04

After approval, schedule inspections using the city's posted inspection request resource.
05

Complete required inspections before occupancy or final closeout.

Source: Development Services ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Bertram building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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.

No public online payment instructions found

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

City website posts a Request an Inspection document on the Development Services page (in-person)

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bertram permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Bertram, TX? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Bertram, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in Bertram, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bertram, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Bertram, TX, follow these steps: 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.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bertram, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bertram, TX via: City website posts a Request an Inspection document on the Development Services page.

last verified April 2026 source Development Services ↗ entry id permits/texas/burnet/bertram

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

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