Horizon City, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Services Department

Street address

Town of Horizon City Hall, 14999 Darrington Road, Horizon City, Texas 79928

Phone

(915) 852-1046

nrivera@horizoncity.org

Coverage

All properties within the Town of Horizon City.

Online portal

Building Services Online Application Portal

Town website with online application portal

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Horizon City

Building Services administers construction permits for covered work types including residential, commercial, tenant improvement, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, pool and spa, landscaping and irrigation projects within town limits.

Note: No public exempt-work table identified on Horizon City pages. Because the town actively administers construction permits across most common building and trade categories, exemptions should be confirmed directly with Building Services before work starts.

Required documents

Permit application
Plans as applicable
Contractor registration materials
Construction bond materials where required

Building code: Town currently uses the IRC 2009 Code.
Permit validity: Not clearly stated on town page; confirm directly with Building Services.
Owner-builder: Not clearly stated on town page.
Contractor requirements: Town requires contractor license registration. Construction bond materials required where specified.

Source: Building Services Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No single public turnaround identified; confirm with Building Services.

01

Confirm the permit type with Building Services. The department handles construction permits, business permits, and inspections.
02

Use the online application portal or download the posted application forms for the correct permit category. Forms available for residential, commercial, tenant improvement, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, pool and spa, landscaping and irrigation, and related permits.
03

Register contractors if applicable. Submit contractor license registration, construction bond, and business-registration materials as required.
04

Submit required plans and permit materials through the department's stated process.
05

After permit issuance, call for inspections. Inspections and cancellations must be called in the day before by 4:00 p.m.

Typical processing time: No single public turnaround identified; confirm with Building Services.

Source: Building Services Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Horizon City building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Building permit fee schedules start at $45 for certain project-cost tiers per ordinance materials

Permit fee formula

Mixed; building permit fees based on project cost tiers and code-based rates

Penalty (no permit)

Permit fees for building without a permit; confirm exact current amounts from fee schedule.

Not clearly stated on town page.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(915) 852-1875 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Inspections or cancellations must be called in the day before by 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Depends on permit type; confirm with Building Services.

Source: Building Services Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Horizon City permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Horizon City, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Building permit fee schedules start at $45 for certain project-cost tiers per ordinance materials. Fees are calculated as: Mixed; building permit fees based on project cost tiers and code-based rates.

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

To apply for a building permit in Horizon City, TX, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the permit type with Building Services. The department handles construction permits, business permits, and inspections. 2. Use the online application portal or download the posted application forms for the correct permit category. Forms available for residential, commercial, tenant improvement, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, pool and spa, landscaping and irrigation, and related permits. 3. Register contractors if applicable. Submit contractor license registration, construction bond, and business-registration materials as required. 4. Submit required plans and permit materials through the department's stated process. 5. After permit issuance, call for inspections. Inspections and cancellations must be called in the day before by 4:00 p.m.

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

Building permit processing times in Horizon City, TX typically run No single public turnaround identified; confirm with Building Services.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Horizon City, TX via: (915) 852-1875. Inspections or cancellations must be called in the day before by 4:00 p.m..

last verified April 2026 source Building Services Department ↗ entry id permits/texas/el-paso/horizon-city

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Services Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Horizon City

Other jurisdictions in El Paso County.