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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dimmitt
Building, plumbing, electric, mechanical, and manufactured housing permits are required as posted. The city also requires permits for moving or wrecking structures.
Note: No public exempt-work list was found on the city permit pages reviewed.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Legible plans and specifications drawn to scale
- Plot plan showing lot dimensions, building location, and intended use
- Current liability insurance
- Current applicable licenses
- Copy of driver's license
- Any other information required by the City Secretary and/or City Inspector
- Building code
- The Fire Marshal enforces the adopted International Fire Code. Current editions of the city's building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical codes were not publicly identified.
- Contractor requirements
- The application requires a copy of current licenses. The city also publishes a Contractor's ID Registration form that references liability insurance on file and licenses.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the applicable permit form from the Public Works Department page.
- 02 Complete the permit application and submit it to Code Inspector Keith Acker for approval.
- 03 For building permits, include legible plans and specifications drawn to scale, including a plot plan showing lot dimensions, building position, and intended use.
- 04 Include contractor documents: current liability insurance, current licenses, and a copy of the driver's license, plus any additional information the City Secretary and/or City Inspector require.
- 05 Pay the permit fees under the posted Code Inspector Fee Schedule.
- 06 Coordinate required inspections with the city inspector before final approval and occupancy.
Source: Public Works Department ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Dimmitt building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$10.00 for building permits; $25.00 minimum for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections
02
Plan check fee
$40.00 for plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions of approved plans
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based for building permits; flat-fee by fixture, outlet, equipment type, or inspection for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
04
Trade permit fee
Varies by trade and type; see fee schedule
05
Reinspection fee
$40.00 for general, plumbing, and mechanical reinspections; $35.00 for outside normal business hours
The city offers online payments through FastGovPay. Permit-specific online payment workflow not identified.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Code Inspector Keith Acker, Public Works at 806-647-4492 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Source: Public Works Department ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Dimmitt permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Dimmitt, TX? ▸
Building, plumbing, electric, mechanical, and manufactured housing permits are required as posted. The city also requires permits for moving or wrecking structures.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Dimmitt, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Dimmitt, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $10.00 for building permits; $25.00 minimum for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based for building permits; flat-fee by fixture, outlet, equipment type, or inspection for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical. Plan check fee: $40.00 for plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions of approved plans.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dimmitt, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Dimmitt, TX, follow these steps: 1. Download the applicable permit form from the Public Works Department page. 2. Complete the permit application and submit it to Code Inspector Keith Acker for approval. 3. For building permits, include legible plans and specifications drawn to scale, including a plot plan showing lot dimensions, building position, and intended use. 4. Include contractor documents: current liability insurance, current licenses, and a copy of the driver's license, plus any additional information the City Secretary and/or City Inspector require. 5. Pay the permit fees under the posted Code Inspector Fee Schedule. 6. Coordinate required inspections with the city inspector before final approval and occupancy.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dimmitt, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Dimmitt, TX via: Code Inspector Keith Acker, Public Works at 806-647-4492.
last verified April 2026
source Public Works Department ↗
entry id permits/texas/castro/dimmitt-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Public Works Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.