City of Howardwick

Howardwick's posted permit page says the city requires permits for new home placement, remodeling, storage buildings, garages, carports, commercial buildings, and RV placement. Ordinance section 9.02.153 requires permits before any new structure, move-in structure, manufactured home, or other permanent structure is placed on a lot. A valid permit is also required before installation of utility service or septic-system construction is begun. Multifamily dwellings require special exemption and permit. RV camping requires a permit from City Hall, though storage of an RV on an owner's property is exempt when a habitable permanent residence is present.

• Exempt RV storage on an owner's property where a habitable permanent residence is present

Note: The only clearly published permit exemption is for RV storage on an owner's property where a habitable permanent residence is present. No broader public exempt-work list for building permits was found.

Building code

Permit application references the International Building Code. The 2023 Howardwick code publicly adopts the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code and the 2009 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. A current public ordinance page clearly naming a full adopted IBC or IRC edition for all general construction was not found.

Permit validity

Building permits are valid for six months from issuance. They may be renewed and extended for an additional six months by ruling of the planning and zoning commission. The application form says permit holders needing more time must obtain a renewal permit or may be subject to fines.

Owner-builder

The permit information sheet states on-site sewage systems may be installed by the land owner in accordance with TCEQ permitting and inspections.

Contractor requirements

No public local contractor-registration ordinance or contractor-license page was found in the reviewed sources. State trade licensing still applies where Texas law requires it.

Source: City of Howardwick City Secretary / City Hall ↗

1. 01
   Confirm the parcel is inside Howardwick city limits and identify the property's zoning district and setbacks.
2. 02
   Download the city's building permit application and determine the permit type and fee category.
3. 03
   If the project is a new structure, move-in structure, manufactured home, tiny home, commercial structure, or RV placement, prepare the application and attach a drawing if available.
4. 04
   For new construction, manufactured homes, and tiny homes, obtain the required valid septic permit from TCEQ before the city will issue the building permit.
5. 05
   If the project does not comply with zoning or setback rules, submit the variance application with written explanation, pictures, and or drawings, plus the $75 variance fee; surrounding owners within 200 feet are to be notified.
6. 06
   Submit the permit application to City Hall, pay the applicable fee, and obtain permit approval from the city official.
7. 07
   Build within the permit term, obtain any required acceptable inspections, and post the assigned 911 address before occupancy or use.

Source: City of Howardwick City Secretary / City Hall ↗

Fees appear to be paid directly through City Hall. No online permit-payment workflow was found.

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

Inspection hours

City Hall office hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Septic permit first where required. City permit issuance. Acceptable inspections before the structure can be inhabited or put into service. 911 address assigned on permit application and address posting required. If a variance is needed, City Council action follows notice to owners within 200 feet and a public hearing date.