Lamesa, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement & Inspections

Street address

601 S 1st Street, Lamesa, TX 79331

Phone

(806) 872-2124 ext. 329

cityinspector@ci.lamesa.tx.us

Coverage

All properties within the incorporated City of Lamesa.

Online portal

iWorQ Citizen Portal

iWorQ

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Lamesa

Building permit required for all construction work including additions, commercial construction, remodels, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, demolition, and other work listed on the city permit portal.

Scope of work

Permit?

Fire, police, and public safety installations installed by the city or under contract for a government agency

Exempt

Franchise utility and communications company work

Exempt

Reasonable electrical experiments by manufacturers on their own premises

Exempt

Street-lighting installations by the city, state highway department, public electric utility, or federal highway agencies

Exempt

Exempt Fire, police, and public safety installations installed by the city or under contract for a government agency
Exempt Franchise utility and communications company work
Exempt Reasonable electrical experiments by manufacturers on their own premises
Exempt Street-lighting installations by the city, state highway department, public electric utility, or federal highway agencies

Note: Electrical code exemptions identified; comprehensive citywide exempt-work list for all building permit categories not found in public sources.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Plans in PDF format (under 25 MB) in portal-specified order
Contractor documentation (state license, business license, driver's license for first-time users)
New Contractor Registration Form
Engineered plans as required by portal instructions

Building code: International Plumbing Code (2012 edition), National Electrical Code (as adopted by Texas Administrative Code section 73.100), International Building Code (edition not specified in public sources)
Permit validity: Electrical permits expire if work is not commenced within 90 days, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 60 days after commencement; recommencing requires a new permit at one-half the original fee.
Owner-builder: Homeowners may participate in electrical permit framework with limitations; refer to city for comprehensive owner-builder policy across all permit types.
Contractor requirements: All building contractors must be registered with the city. Electrical contractors must hold state licenses issued by TDLR and comply with city registration requirements.

Source: Code Enforcement & Inspections ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Permits issued between 8-9 AM and 1-2 PM on business days; 24-48 hours' notice required for inspections.

01

Confirm the work type and select the correct permit category on the iWorQ portal or contact the Building Official.
02

For first-time online users, upload contractor documentation including state license, business license, driver's license, and completed New Contractor Registration Form.
03

Upload plans and supporting documents in PDF format (under 25 MB) in the order specified by the portal.
04

Submit the application before work begins.
05

Wait for permit review and issuance (8:00-9:00 AM or 1:00-2:00 PM business days).
06

Request inspections through the iWorQ portal or by phone with 24-48 hours' notice.
07

Obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy if applicable.

Typical processing time: Permits issued between 8-9 AM and 1-2 PM on business days; 24-48 hours' notice required for inspections.

Source: Code Enforcement & Inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective Current

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$45.00 (residential); $65.00 (commercial)

Plan check fee

In-house: $45.00 per hour; Third-party: pass-through fee plus $45.00

Permit fee formula

Flat fee schedule by permit type in Article 3.10

Trade permit fee

$45.00 for listed trade inspections

Reinspection fee

$15.00 per red-tag/reinspection trip; $30.00 for additional inspections on listed permit categories

Penalty (no permit)

$500.00 for work started without permit

Contractors may pay in advance or apply for monthly billing. If approved contractor fails to pay within 15 days, no additional permits issued until balance paid.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Current) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(806) 872-2124 or (806) 872-4329 (phone)
cityinspector@ci.lamesa.tx.us (email)
iWorQ portal (online)

Scheduling deadline: 24-48 hours' notice required
Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Time windows: Staff available for questions and permit issuance: 8:00-9:00 AM and 1:00-2:00 PM

Typical sequence: Trade fee tables show rough-in, top-out, final, and specialty inspections for plumbing and electrical work; typical sequence: permit issuance, rough-in/trade inspection, follow-up inspection, final inspection.

Source: Code Enforcement & Inspections ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Lamesa permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Lamesa, TX? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Lamesa, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in Lamesa, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $45.00 (residential); $65.00 (commercial). Fees are calculated as: Flat fee schedule by permit type in Article 3.10. Plan check fee: In-house: $45.00 per hour; Third-party: pass-through fee plus $45.00.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Lamesa, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Lamesa, TX, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the work type and select the correct permit category on the iWorQ portal or contact the Building Official. 2. For first-time online users, upload contractor documentation including state license, business license, driver's license, and completed New Contractor Registration Form. 3. Upload plans and supporting documents in PDF format (under 25 MB) in the order specified by the portal. 4. Submit the application before work begins. 5. Wait for permit review and issuance (8:00-9:00 AM or 1:00-2:00 PM business days). 6. Request inspections through the iWorQ portal or by phone with 24-48 hours' notice. 7. Obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy if applicable.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Lamesa, TX? ▸

Building permit processing times in Lamesa, TX typically run Permits issued between 8-9 AM and 1-2 PM on business days; 24-48 hours' notice required for inspections.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Lamesa, TX? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Lamesa, TX. The following work is generally exempt: Fire, police, and public safety installations installed by the city or under contract for a government agency; Franchise utility and communications company work; Reasonable electrical experiments by manufacturers on their own premises; Street-lighting installations by the city, state highway department, public electric utility, or federal highway agencies. Note: Electrical code exemptions identified; comprehensive citywide exempt-work list for all building permit categories not found in public sources. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lamesa, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Lamesa, TX via: (806) 872-2124 or (806) 872-4329, cityinspector@ci.lamesa.tx.us, iWorQ portal. 24-48 hours' notice required.

last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement & Inspections ↗ entry id permits/texas/dawson/lamesa-city

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