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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for McGregor
A permit is required for residential and commercial projects. The permit application covers residential and commercial projects and expressly requests square footage for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building permits.
Note: No public exempt-work list was found. Confirm requirements with Community Development.
Required documents
- Completed application
- Project plans
- Site plans
- Foundation plans
- Energy documentation or third-party residential checks for new houses
- Commercial plan sets and digital files for new commercial buildings
- Detailed drawings or measurements for other project types
- Building code
- The city amended Chapter 12, Article III in April 2024 and January 2026 to adopt building construction codes. Direct city confirmation is advisable for all currently adopted code editions.
- Contractor requirements
- The permit form asks whether the company is currently registered with the city. A registration fee applies if registration is missing or expired. Trade-license numbers must be provided for plumber, electrician, and mechanical contractor.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain the relevant Community Development form from the city forms page. The city posts a general community-development application and a permit application.
- 02 Complete the application fully. Incomplete applications will not be processed or will be rejected.
- 03 Submit plans and project documents with the application including residential and commercial plan sets, site plans, civil plans where applicable, and project details.
- 04 Email permit applications and inspection requests to inspections@mcgregor-texas.com.
- 05 Confirm city registration status if you are a contractor. A registration fee applies if the contractor is not currently registered or the registration is expired.
- 06 After review and issuance, coordinate inspections through the city.
- 07 Obtain the certificate of occupancy where applicable.
Source: Community Development: Planning, Zoning and Building Permits ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective FY 2026
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Carport: $50.00; Commercial accessory: $75.00; Commercial building new: $75.00; Fence: $35.00; Flatwork: $40.00; Residential accessory/patio cover: $50.00; Roof: $50.00; Other: $50.00
02
Plan check fee
Residential plan review: $150.00; Commercial in-house: $1,000.00; Commercial outsourced: cost plus 15%; Additional third-party review and inspection tables apply by valuation.
03
Permit fee formula
New residential: $0.21/sq ft; New residential electrical: $0.05/sq ft; New residential plumbing: $0.05/sq ft; New residential mechanical: $0.02/sq ft; Commercial building new: $75.00 + $9/$1,000 valuation; Commercial remodel: $125.00 + $9/$1,000 valuation; Residential accessory/patio: $50.00 + $0.20/sq ft; Flatwork: $40.00 + $0.02/sq ft
04
Reinspection fee
$50.00 re-inspect fee. Backup inspections: $76.92 per single-family address; $125.00 per commercial or non-single-family address/building/unit.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective FY 2026) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- inspections@mcgregor-texas.com (email)
Typical sequence: The city requires inspections for certificates of occupancy and life-safety inspection for short-term-rental licensing where applicable.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about McGregor permits
01 Do I need a building permit in McGregor, TX? ▸
A permit is required for residential and commercial projects. The permit application covers residential and commercial projects and expressly requests square footage for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building permits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in McGregor, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in McGregor, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Carport: $50.00; Commercial accessory: $75.00; Commercial building new: $75.00; Fence: $35.00; Flatwork: $40.00; Residential accessory/patio cover: $50.00; Roof: $50.00; Other: $50.00. Fees are calculated as: New residential: $0.21/sq ft; New residential electrical: $0.05/sq ft; New residential plumbing: $0.05/sq ft; New residential mechanical: $0.02/sq ft; Commercial building new: $75.00 + $9/$1,000 valuation; Commercial remodel: $125.00 + $9/$1,000 valuation; Residential accessory/patio: $50.00 + $0.20/sq ft; Flatwork: $40.00 + $0.02/sq ft. Plan check fee: Residential plan review: $150.00; Commercial in-house: $1,000.00; Commercial outsourced: cost plus 15%; Additional third-party review and inspection tables apply by valuation..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in McGregor, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in McGregor, TX, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the relevant Community Development form from the city forms page. The city posts a general community-development application and a permit application. 2. Complete the application fully. Incomplete applications will not be processed or will be rejected. 3. Submit plans and project documents with the application including residential and commercial plan sets, site plans, civil plans where applicable, and project details. 4. Email permit applications and inspection requests to inspections@mcgregor-texas.com. 5. Confirm city registration status if you are a contractor. A registration fee applies if the contractor is not currently registered or the registration is expired. 6. After review and issuance, coordinate inspections through the city. 7. Obtain the certificate of occupancy where applicable.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in McGregor, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in McGregor, TX via: inspections@mcgregor-texas.com.
last verified April 2026
source Community Development: Planning, Zoning and Building Permits ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development: Planning, Zoning and Building Permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.