City Building Permits

Wells, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Cherokee County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated municipality in Cherokee County. The official city site publishes utility, ordinance, and customer service inspection materials, but no clearly documented public general building-permit program was found.

Department
City of Wells
Address
293 Rusk Ave., Wells, TX 75976
Phone
936-867-4615
Website
https://cityofwells.us/

Application Process

  1. Confirm the tract is inside Wells city limits.
  2. Contact City Hall before beginning construction.
  3. If the project involves new water service for new construction, complete the TCEQ customer service inspection process before continuous water service is established.
  4. Review city ordinances and project-specific permit forms for any narrow permit categories that may apply.

Source: City of Wells

General Requirements

No clearly documented public Wells general building-permit program was found. The city does publish a TCEQ customer service inspection process for new construction water service and ordinance-based permit materials for specific subjects such as garage sales and well-related utility matters.

Required Documents

  • For new construction water service: CSI instructions and CSI certificate
Contractor requirements
No public citywide contractor requirement for general building permits was found. State licensing applies to regulated trades.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Wells to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, subject to change

Typical inspection sequence: For water service on new construction, the city requires the TCEQ customer service inspection before continuous water service is established.

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Wells Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Wells, TX?
No clearly documented public Wells general building-permit program was found. The city does publish a TCEQ customer service inspection process for new construction water service and ordinance-based permit materials for specific subjects such as garage sales and well-related utility matters.
How do I apply for a building permit in Wells, TX?
1. Confirm the tract is inside Wells city limits. 2. Contact City Hall before beginning construction. 3. If the project involves new water service for new construction, complete the TCEQ customer service inspection process before continuous water service is established. 4. Review city ordinances and project-specific permit forms for any narrow permit categories that may apply.

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