City Building Permits
Highland Haven, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Highland Haven, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Applies inside Highland Haven city limits. Highland Haven publishes a detailed property development permit application and ordinance-based permit program.
- Department
- Building Permits
- Address
- 510 Highland Drive, Suite A, Highland Haven, TX 78654
- Phone
- (830) 265-4366
Application Process
- Use the Property Development Permit Application and select the project type.
- For commercial development, contact city offices for a preliminary discussion before continuing.
- Gather the required supporting documents, including site survey, plans, licensing information, floodplain items, septic approvals, and other project-specific materials.
- Submit the application signed by the property owner, plus contractor information and acknowledgements.
- City review includes permit officer approval, elected official approval, and Planning and Zoning signature if required.
- Pay permit fees, inspection fees, and deposits at the current ordinance rates.
- Obtain required building code inspections and, for new residences, a certificate of occupancy before habitation.
Typical processing time: Minimum 7 days after receipt of all required supporting documentation for new residence, major remodeling, and waterfront construction.
Source: Building Permits
General Requirements
Highland Haven's permit application covers new single-family residence, major and minor remodels, waterfront work, outbuildings, secondary structures, non-structure work such as fences, propane tanks, septic, driveways, concrete, electric panels, irrigation systems, and demolition.
Required Documents
- Signed permit application
- Complete written description or architectural plans
- Contractor licensing information
- Ordinance acknowledgement
- Certified site survey where needed
- LCRA floodplain compliance certificate
- LCRA septic approval or continued use authorization
- Elevation certificate in flood zones
- Architectural plan
- Engineered foundation plan where required
- Additional waterfront documents
- Form/foundation survey for certain projects
- Permit validity
- Initial permit periods of 6 or 12 months depending on scope, with 3-month extensions.
- Building code
- Application requires adherence to the International Building Code and city ordinances. The exact current I-code edition should be confirmed directly with the city because the application form does not print the edition.
- Owner-builder
- Property owner acting as contractor must submit a Homeowner's License Exemption Permit application.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed tradesmen must provide a valid TDLR license number before work is performed; contractors are responsible for compliance.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Secondary structures start at $100 city permit fee, plus inspection and deposit components. Non-structure work starts at $100 city permit fee.
- Plan check fee
- Included within category-specific permit fee structure; new single-family residence fees vary by square footage.
- Permit fee formula
- Flat-fee schedule by project category, with separate city fee, inspection fee, construction compliance deposit, building code inspection cost, permit period, extension fee, and certificate/deposit items.
- Reinspection fee
- Building code inspections are charged at $75 each as required by scope of work. Failure to obtain inspection is $500 per inspection. Stop work order is $250. Construction site cleanup violation is $200 per day.
- Penalty (no permit)
- Stop work order: $250. Construction site cleanup violation: $200 per day. Other nuisance and scope-change penalties are listed in the fee ordinance.
- Payment note
- City applies fees, deposits, and extensions at the rates in effect when payment is due.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Contact the city permit office (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Temporary power / plumbing rough in; foundation / UFER / in-slab water distribution; sheathing / framing / rough trade inspections; insulation; lath and masonry tie; wallboard; final building, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gas, electric service, and customer service inspection for new water service.
Building code inspections are required and may be grouped for efficiency.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Application requires adherence to the International Building Code and city ordinances. The exact current I-code edition should be confirmed directly with the city because the application form does not print the edition.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Ordinances and Resolutions
- LCRA Water Supply Contracts
- License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Permits before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Highland Haven Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Highland Haven, TX?
- Highland Haven's permit application covers new single-family residence, major and minor remodels, waterfront work, outbuildings, secondary structures, non-structure work such as fences, propane tanks, septic, driveways, concrete, electric panels, irrigation systems, and demolition.
- How much does a building permit cost in Highland Haven, TX?
- The minimum permit fee is Secondary structures start at $100 city permit fee, plus inspection and deposit components. Non-structure work starts at $100 city permit fee.. Fees are calculated as: Flat-fee schedule by project category, with separate city fee, inspection fee, construction compliance deposit, building code inspection cost, permit period, extension fee, and certificate/deposit items.. Plan check fee: Included within category-specific permit fee structure; new single-family residence fees vary by square footage..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Highland Haven, TX?
- 1. Use the Property Development Permit Application and select the project type. 2. For commercial development, contact city offices for a preliminary discussion before continuing. 3. Gather the required supporting documents, including site survey, plans, licensing information, floodplain items, septic approvals, and other project-specific materials. 4. Submit the application signed by the property owner, plus contractor information and acknowledgements. 5. City review includes permit officer approval, elected official approval, and Planning and Zoning signature if required. 6. Pay permit fees, inspection fees, and deposits at the current ordinance rates. 7. Obtain required building code inspections and, for new residences, a certificate of occupancy before habitation.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Highland Haven, TX?
- Typical processing time is Minimum 7 days after receipt of all required supporting documentation for new residence, major remodeling, and waterfront construction..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Highland Haven, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact the city permit office.
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