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City of Big Wells

How to apply for a building permit in City of Big Wells, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City Hall / City Secretary

Street address
1302 East Grand Ave., Big Wells, TX 78830
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of Big Wells.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Big Wells

No public Big Wells webpage, ordinance text, or permit packet clearly establishing a general building-permit program was found. The verified public record shows Big Wells has an NFIP floodplain administrator contact.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found. Contact the city directly for guidance on exemptions for your specific project.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact City Hall first to confirm whether the project requires any city approval and whether floodplain review applies to the parcel.
  2. 02
    Obtain the current application form and required submittal list directly from the city if approval is required, because no public online form set was found.
  3. 03
    Submit by the city-approved method and follow city direction on review, issuance, and inspections.

Source: City Hall / City Secretary ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Source: City Hall / City Secretary ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Big Wells permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Big Wells, TX?
No public Big Wells webpage, ordinance text, or permit packet clearly establishing a general building-permit program was found. The verified public record shows Big Wells has an NFIP floodplain administrator contact.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Big Wells, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Big Wells, TX, follow these steps: 1. Contact City Hall first to confirm whether the project requires any city approval and whether floodplain review applies to the parcel. 2. Obtain the current application form and required submittal list directly from the city if approval is required, because no public online form set was found. 3. Submit by the city-approved method and follow city direction on review, issuance, and inspections.
last verified April 2026 source City Hall / City Secretary ↗ entry id permits/texas/dimmit/big-wells-city

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Hall / City Secretary before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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