City Building Permits

Granite Shoals, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Burnet County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies inside Granite Shoals city limits. Granite Shoals operates a public permitting portal and a standard city building-permit program.

Department
Building and Development Department
Address
2221 N. Phillips Ranch Road, Granite Shoals, TX 78654
Phone
(830) 598-2424
Website
https://www.graniteshoals.org/192/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open iWorQ Citizen Portal

Platform: iWorQ Citizen Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Use the City Permitting Portal for applications, permits, replats, and inspection requests.
  2. If the project spans multiple lots or crosses property lines, complete a replat first.
  3. Submit plans and permit materials through the portal.
  4. Pay permit fees under the city's general fee schedule.
  5. After issuance, request inspections through the portal.
  6. Pass inspections to complete the permit.

Typical processing time: No citywide processing estimate found; the city publishes a building permit process flowchart but not a standard number of review days on the page reviewed.

Source: Building and Development Department

General Requirements

Granite Shoals requires use of its permitting portal for building permits and replats. The city notes that no development may proceed without proper platting when a structure spans multiple lots or crosses property lines.

Required Documents

  • Project-specific plans through the portal
  • Replats required for cross-lot construction
Building code
Granite Shoals has a Buildings and Building Regulations chapter and a technical codes article in its code of ordinances. The exact current code edition should be confirmed directly in Chapter 8 before filing.
Contractor requirements
Not separately summarized on the public building page.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not clearly readable in the public appendix page reviewed.
Permit fee formula
The code states the permit fee is found in the General Fee Schedule for the City of Granite Shoals.
Payment note
Portal payment capability is being rolled out; the city has noted online permit payments in its city manager reporting.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building and Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: The published flowchart indicates permit issuance followed by inspections and final pass, but no detailed stage list was found on the public webpage.

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Granite Shoals Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Granite Shoals, TX?
Granite Shoals requires use of its permitting portal for building permits and replats. The city notes that no development may proceed without proper platting when a structure spans multiple lots or crosses property lines.
How much does a building permit cost in Granite Shoals, TX?
The minimum permit fee is Not clearly readable in the public appendix page reviewed.. Fees are calculated as: The code states the permit fee is found in the General Fee Schedule for the City of Granite Shoals..
How do I apply for a building permit in Granite Shoals, TX?
1. Use the City Permitting Portal for applications, permits, replats, and inspection requests. 2. If the project spans multiple lots or crosses property lines, complete a replat first. 3. Submit plans and permit materials through the portal. 4. Pay permit fees under the city's general fee schedule. 5. After issuance, request inspections through the portal. 6. Pass inspections to complete the permit.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Granite Shoals, TX?
Typical processing time is No citywide processing estimate found; the city publishes a building permit process flowchart but not a standard number of review days on the page reviewed..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Granite Shoals, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: iWorQ permitting portal.

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