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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Anthony
Building permits are required for covered building work within town limits.
Note: No public exempt-work table identified on Anthony materials. Because the town clearly issues building permits and separate trade permits, applicants should confirm exemption claims directly with the permit office before proceeding without a permit.
- Building permit application
- Proof of ownership
- For qualifying new homeowner-built single-family homes: proof of liability insurance
- Trade permits and contractor registration materials as applicable
- Building code
- Full code-adoption summary not cleanly published on town public pages. Confirm latest adopted code editions directly from municipal code before relying on any specific edition.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly stated on town page; confirm directly with Planning and Inspections.
- Owner-builder
- An owner may act as general contractor for the owner's current or intended primary residence, but may not obtain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, or fire-systems permits unless appropriately licensed with the state and registered with the town.
- Contractor requirements
- Subcontractors must be registered with the Town of Anthony in accordance with Chapter 15.08.060 of the municipal code and properly licensed.
Application process
Typical processing: No public turnaround identified; confirm with Planning and Inspections.
- 01 Confirm project scope with the town's Planning and Inspections staff at Town Hall.
- 02 Prepare the building permit application and, if the applicant is a homeowner acting as the general contractor, complete the town's Homeowner's Affidavit for Building Permit.
- 03 Provide proof of ownership. Applicant must be listed by the El Paso Central Appraisal District or provide the deed.
- 04 For new single-family dwelling construction under a homeowner permit, provide proof of liability insurance naming Anthony, Texas as certificate holder with the minimum limits listed on the town form.
- 05 Ensure all subcontractors are properly licensed and registered with the Town of Anthony. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, and fire-system permits cannot be pulled by a homeowner unless the homeowner is properly licensed and registered.
- 06 Submit the application to the town and proceed through inspections before concealment or completion.
Typical processing time: No public turnaround identified; confirm with Planning and Inspections.
Fee schedule
Anthony building permit fees
Not clearly stated on town page.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (915) 886-3944 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Inspections must occur before concealment and before final completion
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Typical sequence: Work must be inspected prior to being concealed or completed.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Anthony permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Anthony, TX? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Anthony, TX? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Anthony, TX? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Anthony, TX? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Inspections Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.