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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon publicly posts applications or packets for residential and commercial building permits, remodel and addition work, accessory buildings, demolition, fence permits, sign permits, electrical permits, plumbing-gas-irrigation permits, mechanical permits, pools and spas, roll-off permits, and certificate of occupancy materials.
Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the reviewed Mount Vernon permit pages or posted packets.
Required documents
- Lot drawing showing lot measurements, structure location, and square footage
- Residential or commercial permit application
- Packet-specific supporting documents
- Copy of deed (residential homeowner applicants)
- Copy of rental agreement (renter applicants)
- Building code
- 2012 IRC, 2012 IECC, 2012 IFC, 2012 IBC, 2012 IMC, 2012 IPC, 2012 IFGC, 2012 IEBC, 2012 NEC, and 2012 IPMC (adopted March 10, 2014)
- Owner-builder
- The residential packet allows homeowner applicants and states homeowners must provide a copy of the deed; renters must provide a copy of the rental agreement.
- Contractor requirements
- The published packet states plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits require a state license and the applicant will be asked to show a current license. The packet also states the applicant must furnish a good and sufficient indemnity bond or insurance policy and file proof with the permit application.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Up to 10 days for permit review and site inspection before issuance.
- 01 Download the applicable Mount Vernon permit packet or permit application from the city Building Permits page or the public documents folder.
- 02 Prepare the application and required drawings. The published fee ordinance requires a drawing showing lot measurements, the location of the proposed structure on the lot, and the square footage of the structure before permit issuance.
- 03 Submit the permit materials to City Hall / the Building Official for review.
- 04 Wait for city review and site inspection. The published permit packet states review and site inspection can take up to 10 days before a permit can be issued.
- 05 Pay the applicable permit fees. The packet states plan review and inspections are included in the permit cost for published fee-table categories.
- 06 Request inspections as work progresses by phone, fax, or email, and obtain final inspection approval. Commercial occupancy materials also require the fire safety inspection and certificate of occupancy process where applicable.
Typical processing time: Up to 10 days for permit review and site inspection before issuance.
Source: Administration; Building Official / Code Compliance ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Mount Vernon building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25 (residential fences, driveways, roof replacement); $30 minimum for new-construction fee-table categories; $40 for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits other than new construction
02
Plan check fee
Included in the permit cost for single-family residential new construction, accessory buildings, and pools. For commercial and multi-family construction, the plan review fee is 25% of the permit cost.
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed. New construction and remodel or renovation fees are valuation-based under the packet tables. Residential fences, driveways, and roofs use flat fees. Demolition and moving permits are flat $100 fees.
04
Trade permit fee
$40 base fee for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits other than new construction
05
Reinspection fee
$30 per reinspection
06
Penalty (no permit)
Double permit fees for work started before pulling a required permit
No online permit-fee payment portal identified. Public forms route applicants through City Hall.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (903) 537-2252 (phone)
- (903) 537-2634 (fax)
- rcrane@comvtx.com (email)
- Inspection hours
- Leave a phone message if calling after 5:00 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m.
Typical sequence: The published residential inspection sheet lists foundation and trade rough-in stages followed by framing and final approvals. The commercial packet also ties final approval to certificate of occupancy and fire safety inspection steps where applicable.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Mount Vernon permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Mount Vernon, TX? ▸
Mount Vernon publicly posts applications or packets for residential and commercial building permits, remodel and addition work, accessory buildings, demolition, fence permits, sign permits, electrical permits, plumbing-gas-irrigation permits, mechanical permits, pools and spas, roll-off permits, and certificate of occupancy materials.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Mount Vernon, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Mount Vernon, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25 (residential fences, driveways, roof replacement); $30 minimum for new-construction fee-table categories; $40 for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits other than new construction. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. New construction and remodel or renovation fees are valuation-based under the packet tables. Residential fences, driveways, and roofs use flat fees. Demolition and moving permits are flat $100 fees.. Plan check fee: Included in the permit cost for single-family residential new construction, accessory buildings, and pools. For commercial and multi-family construction, the plan review fee is 25% of the permit cost..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Mount Vernon, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Mount Vernon, TX, follow these steps: 1. Download the applicable Mount Vernon permit packet or permit application from the city Building Permits page or the public documents folder. 2. Prepare the application and required drawings. The published fee ordinance requires a drawing showing lot measurements, the location of the proposed structure on the lot, and the square footage of the structure before permit issuance. 3. Submit the permit materials to City Hall / the Building Official for review. 4. Wait for city review and site inspection. The published permit packet states review and site inspection can take up to 10 days before a permit can be issued. 5. Pay the applicable permit fees. The packet states plan review and inspections are included in the permit cost for published fee-table categories. 6. Request inspections as work progresses by phone, fax, or email, and obtain final inspection approval. Commercial occupancy materials also require the fire safety inspection and certificate of occupancy process where applicable.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Mount Vernon, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Mount Vernon, TX typically run Up to 10 days for permit review and site inspection before issuance.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Mount Vernon, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mount Vernon, TX via: (903) 537-2252, (903) 537-2634, rcrane@comvtx.com.
last verified April 2026
source Administration; Building Official / Code Compliance ↗
entry id permits/texas/franklin/mount-vernon
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Administration; Building Official / Code Compliance before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.