City Building Permits
Bonham, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Bonham, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Applies inside Bonham city limits. Bonham also publishes ETJ coordination materials with Fannin County, but this section covers the city permit program.
- Department
- Planning and Development / Building Permits and Applications
- Address
- 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418
- Phone
- (903) 583-7555
- permits@cityofbonham.org
Online Permit Portal
Application Process
- Confirm the parcel is inside Bonham city limits and determine the correct application type from the Building Permits and Applications page.
- Submit the applicable application through the iWorQ portal or by the city's posted permit forms and packets, including plans and site-plan materials where required.
- Register all contractors with the city, and submit the subcontractor validation form for subs working under a general contractor.
- Pay plan review and permit fees.
- Wait for city review and permit issuance. Bonham states it is currently under 2024 I-Codes, 2018 Energy Code, and 2023 NEC.
- Schedule required inspections by phone or email. Same-day inspection requests must be called in by 9:00 AM.
- Complete final inspection and certificate-of-occupancy requirements where applicable before occupancy.
Typical processing time: No general citywide turnaround estimate found. Same-day inspections must be requested by 9:00 AM.
Source: Planning and Development / Building Permits and Applications
General Requirements
Confirm permit triggers directly with jurisdiction.
Required Documents
- Applicable permit application.
- Site plan where required.
- Plans and construction packet for residential or commercial projects as applicable.
- Contractor registration and subcontractor validation documents where applicable.
- Floodplain permit materials for floodplain or flood-prone properties.
- Permit validity
- No public permit validity rule found.
- Building code
- Bonham's permit page states the city is currently under 2024 I-Codes, 2018 Energy Code, and 2023 NEC.
- Owner-builder
- No public owner-builder rule found.
- Contractor requirements
- State licensing still applies for regulated trades.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50 minimum permit fee listed under miscellaneous permit fees. Residential plan review fee is $100. New single-family, duplex, townhouse, condo, multifamily, and manufactured-home permits start at $600 plus square-foot charges.
- Payment note
- The city supports portal-based intake and also publishes direct forms; current online payment workflow runs through the iWorQ permit center or direct city coordination.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Planning and Development / Building Permits and Applications to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Call (903) 583-7555 ext. 113. (phone)
- Email permits@cityofbonham.org. (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Confirm inspection sequence directly with jurisdiction.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Bonham's permit page states the city is currently under 2024 I-Codes, 2018 Energy Code, and 2023 NEC.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
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- Resource 6
- License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Planning and Development / Building Permits and Applications before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bonham Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Bonham, TX?
- Confirm permit triggers directly with jurisdiction.
- How much does a building permit cost in Bonham, TX?
- The minimum permit fee is $50 minimum permit fee listed under miscellaneous permit fees. Residential plan review fee is $100. New single-family, duplex, townhouse, condo, multifamily, and manufactured-home permits start at $600 plus square-foot charges..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Bonham, TX?
- 1. Confirm the parcel is inside Bonham city limits and determine the correct application type from the Building Permits and Applications page. 2. Submit the applicable application through the iWorQ portal or by the city's posted permit forms and packets, including plans and site-plan materials where required. 3. Register all contractors with the city, and submit the subcontractor validation form for subs working under a general contractor. 4. Pay plan review and permit fees. 5. Wait for city review and permit issuance. Bonham states it is currently under 2024 I-Codes, 2018 Energy Code, and 2023 NEC. 6. Schedule required inspections by phone or email. Same-day inspection requests must be called in by 9:00 AM. 7. Complete final inspection and certificate-of-occupancy requirements where applicable before occupancy.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Bonham, TX?
- Typical processing time is No general citywide turnaround estimate found. Same-day inspections must be requested by 9:00 AM..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Bonham, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Call (903) 583-7555 ext. 113., Email permits@cityofbonham.org..
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