City of White Deer

Building permits are required for any new construction, demolition, fencing, major remodeling, and repairs. Specifically includes: new home construction; remodeling of an existing home or commercial building when exterior or interior walls are altered; permanent fences over three feet high that remain more than six months or are permanently attached; construction of any outbuilding or accessory building over 120 square feet; and any item regulated by the International Residential Code.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found on the city website or in the ordinance pages reviewed. Confirm with City Superintendent or Building Inspector.

Building code

The city has adopted the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, as the official adopted building, plumbing, and electrical code for the City of White Deer.

Owner-builder

No public local owner-builder rule was identified beyond the general application and approval requirements.

Contractor requirements

Plumbing work must be performed by a plumber licensed by the State of Texas unless state law provides an exception. No separate local general contractor registration program identified.

1. 01
   Confirm the parcel is inside White Deer city limits and identify the zoning district and project type.
2. 02
   Use the city's online building permit form. The form asks for applicant information, construction address, lot and block information, zoning district, improvement type, proposed use, frame type, lot size, stories, square footage, estimated cost, and signature.
3. 03
   Upload site or plot plans if available. The ordinance also requires a plan of the proposed work and a statement of materials.
4. 04
   Determine whether the work requires a customer service inspection. The city states new plumbing construction or extensive plumbing replacement requires a Texas customer service inspection.
5. 05
   Submit the application and continue to payment. The city states a $25.00 application fee is required.
6. 06
   Do not begin any construction, improvement, or modification until the permit is authorized and signed by the City Superintendent or another authorized officer and approved back to the applicant.
7. 07
   Complete required inspections during construction. The ordinance states the designated Building Inspector will inspect construction in progress as often as practical.

Typical processing time: No public processing time estimate found.

Source: City Secretary / Building Inspection Division ↗

The online permit form routes applicants to payment after submission.

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

• Building Inspector will inspect construction in progress (in-person)

Inspection hours

Normal business hours. Customer-side water system inspections occur during the White Deer Water System's normal business hours.

Typical sequence: Permit application and approval. Construction inspections by the Building Inspector during progress. Plumbing inspection where applicable. Customer service inspection before continuous water service for new construction or extensive plumbing replacement.

Source: City Secretary / Building Inspection Division ↗