City Building Permits

Carrizo Springs, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Dimmit County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Carrizo Springs.

Department
Code Enforcement / City Inspector
Address
308 West Pena Street, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Phone
830-876-2476
Website
https://www.cityofcarrizo.org/

Application Process

  1. Contact City Hall or the City Inspector before construction, renovation, or remodeling work.
  2. Prepare project plans and drawings. The city reviews construction blueprints, plans, and drawings for commercial, public, private, and residential construction, renovation, and remodeling projects.
  3. Submit the application materials directly to the city. For special zoning-related permits, file with the City Clerk's Office and follow the zoning-map amendment administrative procedures.
  4. The city reviews the submittal through the City Inspector and, where applicable, the City Clerk, Planning and Zoning Commission, or City Council.
  5. After approval, obtain the permit and coordinate inspections with the city.

Source: Code Enforcement / City Inspector

General Requirements

The public record supports that Carrizo Springs runs a building-related review function through its City Inspector and Code Enforcement office. The city code contains building, flood, housing, mobile-home, subdivision, and zoning permit provisions. The city website states the City Inspector reviews plans and drawings for commercial, public, private, and residential construction, renovation, and remodeling projects.

Required Documents

  • Construction plans and drawings
  • Owner and business contact information (for special zoning permits)
  • Entity documentation if applicable (for special zoning permits)
  • Authorization affidavit when represented (for special zoning permits)
  • Recorded deed (for special zoning permits)
  • Tax certificates showing taxes current (for special zoning permits)
  • Site plan showing existing and proposed features (for special zoning permits)
Permit validity
No public general building-permit validity or expiration rule found. A separate after-hours emergency construction permit under the noise ordinance may be granted for a period not to exceed 30 days while the emergency continues.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Code Enforcement / City Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: The city provides building inspections but no full inspection sequence was published. Plan review, permit issuance, and city inspections are part of the process.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Code Enforcement / City Inspector before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Carrizo Springs Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Carrizo Springs, TX?
The public record supports that Carrizo Springs runs a building-related review function through its City Inspector and Code Enforcement office. The city code contains building, flood, housing, mobile-home, subdivision, and zoning permit provisions. The city website states the City Inspector reviews plans and drawings for commercial, public, private, and residential construction, renovation, and remodeling projects.
How do I apply for a building permit in Carrizo Springs, TX?
1. Contact City Hall or the City Inspector before construction, renovation, or remodeling work. 2. Prepare project plans and drawings. The city reviews construction blueprints, plans, and drawings for commercial, public, private, and residential construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. 3. Submit the application materials directly to the city. For special zoning-related permits, file with the City Clerk's Office and follow the zoning-map amendment administrative procedures. 4. The city reviews the submittal through the City Inspector and, where applicable, the City Clerk, Planning and Zoning Commission, or City Council. 5. After approval, obtain the permit and coordinate inspections with the city.

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