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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only)
A building permit is required for any alteration or construction work. The city also publishes project-specific pages for accessory buildings, fences, retaining walls, temporary storage units, natural gas testing, right-of-way work, generator permits, and more.
Accessory structures under 200 square feet are exempt from permit fees, but not from permitting
Fence repairs not involving posts or not exceeding 50 percent of any one run may be completed without a permit if materials match the existing fence
- Exempt Accessory structures under 200 square feet are exempt from permit fees, but not from permitting
- Exempt Fence repairs not involving posts or not exceeding 50 percent of any one run may be completed without a permit if materials match the existing fence
Note: If cumulative repairs over 12 months exceed 50 percent of a run or involve post installation, a permit is required. No broader single citywide exempt-work list was found in the reviewed public materials.
Required documents
- Site plan
- Elevations
- Floor plans
- Wind bracing plans
- Roof and floor framing plans
- Foundation plans
- Energy compliance documents
- Engineered plans
- Surveys
- HOA approvals
- Utility coordination documents
- Building code
- 2021 International Building Codes (approved July 1, 2024) and 2023 National Electrical Code with local amendments.
- Owner-builder
- A residential gas permit may be obtained by a licensed plumber or by the owner of a homestead property per Texas law.
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors working within Pilot Point's jurisdiction must register with the city and provide proof of commercial general liability insurance. Contractors use MGO Connect for registration and permit access.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Plan reviews are performed in-house within 10 business days of application acceptance. Inspection requests received by 3:30 p.m. are typically scheduled for the next business day.
- 01 Verify the parcel is inside the City of Pilot Point and specifically within the Cooke County portion if that county matters to the transaction.
- 02 Register contractors in MGO Connect before attempting to pull permits.
- 03 Submit permit applications and plans electronically through MGO Connect. Permit documents may also be accepted in person at the Development Services Annex, 124 E Main Street.
- 04 For new residential work, follow the New Residential Plan Submittal Requirements packet and upload site plans, elevations, floor plans, framing, foundation, energy documents, and related materials.
- 05 City staff performs plan review. Plan reviews are performed in-house within 10 business days of application acceptance for residential and commercial permits.
- 06 Schedule inspections through MGO Connect or by email. Requests received by 3:30 p.m. are inspected the next business day; later requests move to two business days later.
- 07 Complete inspections and obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy where applicable.
Typical processing time: Plan reviews are performed in-house within 10 business days of application acceptance. Inspection requests received by 3:30 p.m. are typically scheduled for the next business day.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only) building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Accessory structures under 200 square feet are exempt from permit fees. Alarm System Registration at $20 annually.
02
Plan check fee
Plan review is part of the Development Services process, but a standalone plan review fee was not extracted from the reviewed pages.
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed. Pilot Point imposes separate impact fees for roadway, water, and wastewater on new development. Uses project-specific permit and annual permit fee lines.
04
Reinspection fee
Public health permit materials show a $100.00 reinspection fee in that program.
Permit applications can be submitted online, and the city allows in-person submittals at the Development Services Annex.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- MGO Connect (online)
- permits@pilotpointtx.gov (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests received by 3:30 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day; later requests are conducted two business days later.
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Typical sequence: Plan review, permit issuance, staged inspections by permit type, and final approval or certificate of occupancy. The city posts project-specific inspection guidance for foundation repair, residential inspections, gas testing, and builder forms.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only) permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX? ▸
A building permit is required for any alteration or construction work. The city also publishes project-specific pages for accessory buildings, fences, retaining walls, temporary storage units, natural gas testing, right-of-way work, generator permits, and more.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Accessory structures under 200 square feet are exempt from permit fees. Alarm System Registration at $20 annually.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Pilot Point imposes separate impact fees for roadway, water, and wastewater on new development. Uses project-specific permit and annual permit fee lines.. Plan check fee: Plan review is part of the Development Services process, but a standalone plan review fee was not extracted from the reviewed pages..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX, follow these steps: 1. Verify the parcel is inside the City of Pilot Point and specifically within the Cooke County portion if that county matters to the transaction. 2. Register contractors in MGO Connect before attempting to pull permits. 3. Submit permit applications and plans electronically through MGO Connect. Permit documents may also be accepted in person at the Development Services Annex, 124 E Main Street. 4. For new residential work, follow the New Residential Plan Submittal Requirements packet and upload site plans, elevations, floor plans, framing, foundation, energy documents, and related materials. 5. City staff performs plan review. Plan reviews are performed in-house within 10 business days of application acceptance for residential and commercial permits. 6. Schedule inspections through MGO Connect or by email. Requests received by 3:30 p.m. are inspected the next business day; later requests move to two business days later. 7. Complete inspections and obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy where applicable.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX typically run Plan reviews are performed in-house within 10 business days of application acceptance. Inspection requests received by 3:30 p.m. are typically scheduled for the next business day.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX. The following work is generally exempt: Accessory structures under 200 square feet are exempt from permit fees, but not from permitting; Fence repairs not involving posts or not exceeding 50 percent of any one run may be completed without a permit if materials match the existing fence. Note: If cumulative repairs over 12 months exceed 50 percent of a run or involve post installation, a permit is required. No broader single citywide exempt-work list was found in the reviewed public materials. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pilot Point (Cooke County portion only), TX via: MGO Connect, permits@pilotpointtx.gov. Requests received by 3:30 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day; later requests are conducted two business days later..
last verified April 2026
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