How much does a building permit cost in Cooper, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $76.92 for trade permits with valuation $10,000 or less; $100 base plus $100 per trade (max $400) for residential additions/alterations; $785.00 minimum for new residential (0-1,500 sq ft). Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based for commercial/multifamily; square-footage-based for new single-family residential; flat base plus per-trade for residential alterations/additions. Plan check fee: Included in Bureau Veritas schedules; $150 per plan for plan-review-only of new plan for previously reviewed dwelling.

How do I apply for a building permit in Cooper, TX?

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Cooper city limits. 2. Contact City Hall for current permit submittal requirements. 3. Submit the city permit application and required plans/documents to the city. 4. Complete contractor registration form if applicable with company information, trade license number, and expiration. 5. Bureau Veritas performs residential and commercial plan review. Contact applicant if revisions are needed. 6. Once review is complete and fees are paid, the city issues the permit. 7. Request required inspections through Bureau Veritas during construction. 8. For residential utility connection or reconnection, obtain certificate of occupancy and life, health, and safety inspection before water service is connected or reconnected.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Cooper, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Bureau Veritas main line, Bureau Veritas toll-free, Bureau Veritas inspections. Inspection requests submitted by 5:00 PM Monday-Friday are performed the next business day..

City Building Permits

Cooper, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Delta County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Cooper, which is wholly within Delta County.

Department: Building Inspector / City Hall (plan review contracted to Bureau Veritas)
Address: 91 North Side Square, Cooper, TX 75432
Phone: (903) 395-2217
Email: Use contact form at https://cityofcoopertx.municipalimpact.com/contact-us or call City Hall
Website: https://cityofcoopertx.municipalimpact.com/building-permits-and-inspections

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is inside Cooper city limits.
Contact City Hall for current permit submittal requirements.
Submit the city permit application and required plans/documents to the city.
Complete contractor registration form if applicable with company information, trade license number, and expiration.
Bureau Veritas performs residential and commercial plan review. Contact applicant if revisions are needed.
Once review is complete and fees are paid, the city issues the permit.
Request required inspections through Bureau Veritas during construction.
For residential utility connection or reconnection, obtain certificate of occupancy and life, health, and safety inspection before water service is connected or reconnected.

Typical processing time: Not publicly specified. Bureau Veritas states inspections requested by 5:00 PM Monday-Friday are performed the next business day.

Source: Building Inspector / City Hall (plan review contracted to Bureau Veritas)

General Requirements

Cooper Code Chapter 4 states it is unlawful to erect, build, add to, or move any building within the city without first securing a permit. Plumbing permits required where city water or sewer service is furnished. Certificate of occupancy required before residential water utility connection or reconnection.

Required Documents

City permit application
Two copies of submittal set for residential work
Site plan
Building plans
Energy compliance report
Floor plans showing existing and new work
Scope-of-work description for remodels
Supporting structural/electrical details as applicable
Contractor registration form where applicable
Residential occupancy application and inspection for utility connection/reconnection

Permit validity: No public general building-permit expiration rule found. For certificates of occupancy: apartment rental COs valid 12 calendar months; other residential units valid until change of occupancy.
Building code: Ordinance #01-02-25: 2018 International Building Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, ICC 500 Storm Shelters (2020 Edition)
Owner-builder: Permit application allows signature by owner or applicant with owner consent. No separate owner-builder affidavit found.
Contractor requirements: Contractor registration form requests trade type, company details, state trade license number and expiration. Persons installing or altering plumbing must be qualified by state law.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $76.92 for trade permits with valuation $10,000 or less; $100 base plus $100 per trade (max $400) for residential additions/alterations; $785.00 minimum for new residential (0-1,500 sq ft)
Plan check fee: Included in Bureau Veritas schedules; $150 per plan for plan-review-only of new plan for previously reviewed dwelling
Permit fee formula: Valuation-based for commercial/multifamily; square-footage-based for new single-family residential; flat base plus per-trade for residential alterations/additions
Trade permit fee: Varies by scope; $76.92 minimum for valuation $10,000 or less
Reinspection fee: $76.92 per single-family residential address/building; $125.00 per commercial/non-single-family address/building/unit
Penalty (no permit): $25.00 per unit initial and one follow-up inspection for residential occupancy; $50.00 for each additional inspection; $30.00 second inspection for apartment complexes, $75.00 for each additional
Payment note: Permit documents and fees submitted to the city. No public online permit payment portal identified.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Inspector / City Hall (plan review contracted to Bureau Veritas) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline: Inspection requests submitted by 5:00 PM Monday-Friday are performed the next business day.
Inspection hours: City Hall: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: No full city-published vertical inspection sequence found. Public materials verify plan review, field inspections through Bureau Veritas, and for residential utility connection/reconnection a life, health, and safety inspection tied to certificate of occupancy.

Additional Resources

Building code: Ordinance #01-02-25: 2018 International Building Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, ICC 500 Storm Shelters (2020 Edition)
Zoning information: View zoning info
City Hall / Contact Info
Contact Us
Code of Ordinances
Zoning Instructions and Notice
Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan
Contractor Registration Form
City of Cooper Permit Application
Ordinance No. 01-01-18 (Certificate of Occupancy)
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Inspector / City Hall (plan review contracted to Bureau Veritas) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cooper Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Cooper, TX?: Cooper Code Chapter 4 states it is unlawful to erect, build, add to, or move any building within the city without first securing a permit. Plumbing permits required where city water or sewer service is furnished. Certificate of occupancy required before residential water utility connection or reconnection.
How much does a building permit cost in Cooper, TX?: The minimum permit fee is $76.92 for trade permits with valuation $10,000 or less; $100 base plus $100 per trade (max $400) for residential additions/alterations; $785.00 minimum for new residential (0-1,500 sq ft). Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based for commercial/multifamily; square-footage-based for new single-family residential; flat base plus per-trade for residential alterations/additions. Plan check fee: Included in Bureau Veritas schedules; $150 per plan for plan-review-only of new plan for previously reviewed dwelling.
How do I apply for a building permit in Cooper, TX?: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside Cooper city limits. 2. Contact City Hall for current permit submittal requirements. 3. Submit the city permit application and required plans/documents to the city. 4. Complete contractor registration form if applicable with company information, trade license number, and expiration. 5. Bureau Veritas performs residential and commercial plan review. Contact applicant if revisions are needed. 6. Once review is complete and fees are paid, the city issues the permit. 7. Request required inspections through Bureau Veritas during construction. 8. For residential utility connection or reconnection, obtain certificate of occupancy and life, health, and safety inspection before water service is connected or reconnected.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Cooper, TX?: Typical processing time is Not publicly specified. Bureau Veritas states inspections requested by 5:00 PM Monday-Friday are performed the next business day..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Cooper, TX?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Bureau Veritas main line, Bureau Veritas toll-free, Bureau Veritas inspections. Inspection requests submitted by 5:00 PM Monday-Friday are performed the next business day..

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