Cooper, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address

91 North Side Square, Cooper, TX 75432

Phone

(903) 395-2217

Use contact form at https://cityofcoopertx.municipalimpact.com/contact-us or call City Hall

Coverage

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

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Cooper

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.

Note: No public Cooper exempt-work list found in official sources reviewed.

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

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)
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.
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.

§ 03

Application process

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

01

Confirm the parcel is inside Cooper city limits.
02

Contact City Hall for current permit submittal requirements.
03

Submit the city permit application and required plans/documents to the city.
04

Complete contractor registration form if applicable with company information, trade license number, and expiration.
05

Bureau Veritas performs residential and commercial plan review. Contact applicant if revisions are needed.
06

Once review is complete and fees are paid, the city issues the permit.
07

Request required inspections through Bureau Veritas during construction.
08

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) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Cooper building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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

Permit documents and fees submitted to the city. No public online permit payment portal identified.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Bureau Veritas main line (phone)
Bureau Veritas toll-free (phone)
Bureau Veritas inspections (email)

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 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.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Cooper permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Cooper, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

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

To apply for a building permit in Cooper, TX, follow these steps: 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.

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

Building permit processing times in Cooper, TX typically run Not publicly specified. Bureau Veritas states inspections requested by 5:00 PM Monday-Friday are performed the next business day.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Cooper, TX 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..

last verified April 2026 source Building Inspector / City Hall (plan review contracted to Bureau Veritas) ↗ entry id permits/texas/delta/cooper

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Inspector / City Hall (plan review contracted to Bureau Veritas) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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