City of Coleman

Coleman publishes a documented local construction-permit program. Its Development Services page lists construction permits, trade permits, demolition permits, house-moving permits, and certificates of occupancy, and states the city has adopted local building codes.

Note: No public Coleman-authored exempt-work list was found on the reviewed city pages. Because Coleman has adopted ICC codes, permit exemptions may exist inside the adopted code text, but the city did not publish a simple public exempt-work handout.

Building code

2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, and 2018 International Fire Code, with amendments

Permit validity

Permits are good for 6 months (180 days). If work is not done within 6 months, a new permit must be issued.

Owner-builder

A property owner is only allowed to work on homesteaded property and must obtain permits and inspections.

Contractor requirements

Permits are issued to licensed contractors, general contractors, and property owners. All contractors must register with the city. Licensed electricians and plumbers have no registration fee. Other contractors pay $50 for a two-year registration. Contractors must provide proof of insurance.

1. 01
   Review the Development Services page and contact the Building Official if the permit path is unclear.
2. 02
   Confirm applicant eligibility. Permits are issued to licensed contractors, general contractors, and property owners. Property owners may only work on homesteaded property.
3. 03
   Register the contractor if applicable and provide proof of insurance. All contractors must register, and all contractors must provide proof of insurance to work in Coleman.
4. 04
   Complete the building permit application and submit it with project information including applicant details, project address, work class, structure type, valuation, square footage, zoning, flood-zone status, utility/tap information, contractor list, and TDLR project number if applicable.
5. 05
   Pay the $25 application fee plus the applicable permit fee. If third-party review is necessary, plan review is charged at actual cost.
6. 06
   For new ground-up construction, attend the required preconstruction meeting with city planning and utility staff before work starts.
7. 07
   After issuance, schedule inspections by calling the city and providing at least 24 hours notice.

Source: Development Services ↗

3% credit card processing surcharge. Verify all fees with Development Services.

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

• Call (325) 625-4116 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

At least 24 hours notice is required

Typical sequence: Coleman publishes inspection sequences for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, and engineering work. Building inspections listed by the city are elevation certification, foundation, frame, roof deck, insulation, flood proofing, gypsum board, and final.

Source: Development Services ↗