Teague, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside Teague city limits. The FEMA/TWDB listing identifies Teague in Freestone County. The city ordinance also states the manufactured-home regulations apply in the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Department

Building Department

Address

105 South 4th Avenue, Teague, TX 75860

Phone

254-739-2547

Email

administrator@cityofteaguetx.com

Website

https://www.cityofteaguetx.com/

Application Process

1. Obtain the applicable city form, such as the commercial building permit application or the manufactured home permit application.
2. Complete the application with project description, address, valuation, zoning, owner information, contractor information, and any floodplain information.
3. Submit construction documents and any other information required by the city or adopted codes. The ordinance says the application is filed with the city secretary.
4. Obtain approvals from the applicable departments before permit issuance. The posted commercial form shows office approval fields for plan review, public works, fire, and planning.
5. Pay the applicable fees. The commercial form shows permit, plan review, and utility-tap fee lines, and the ordinance says a permit is not valid until fees are paid.
6. Complete required inspections. The commercial form states all permits require final inspection and a certificate of occupancy must issue before occupancy.

Typical processing time: Manufactured home ordinance says a new HUD-code manufactured home application is deemed approved unless denied in writing within 45 days from receipt

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

Teague's public record is mixed. Section 3.303(a) of the city code says a permit shall not be required but can be obtained at customer request, yet the same article and the city's posted permit forms assume active permit issuance, fee payment, inspections, and certificates of occupancy. Manufactured homes clearly require a city permit under Article 3.500.

Required Documents

• Written application
• Property description
• Intended use and occupancy
• Construction documents (unless waived by building official)
• Project description, valuation, zoning, floodplain status, owner, engineer, architect, and contractor information
• For manufactured homes: title or statement of ownership, floor plan, lot map showing setbacks, and proof of ownership or long-term lease

Permit validity

Commercial permit application says a permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days; city code says building permits issued under Article 3.300 expire if projects are not completed within 24 months, with a possible 6 month extension. Applicants should confirm the city's current operative rule.

Building code

Teague adopted the 2015 International Residential Code, 2015 International Building Code, 2014 National Electrical Code, 2015 International Plumbing Code, 2015 International Mechanical Code, and 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, with adoption of the next code version every 6 years.

Owner-builder

No general owner-builder rule was clearly posted. The manufactured home packet centers on the owner and property-interest documentation.

Contractor requirements

Public forms require license numbers for general contractor, mechanical contractor, electrical contractor, plumber or irrigator, and energy provider where applicable. The city also posts trade forms such as electrician registration materials.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$500.00 (manufactured home permit); $50.00 (manufactured-home permit transfer)

Plan check fee

Commercial application includes a plan review fee line, but no verified public schedule amount was accessible

Permit fee formula

Manufactured home permit is a flat fee. The commercial application indicates separate building permit fee and plan review fee lines, but current amounts were not fully verified in an accessible official fee schedule.

Reinspection fee

No public reinspection fee schedule was clearly verified for ordinary building permits

Payment note

Ordinance says permits are not valid until prescribed fees are paid

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Coordinate with city or designated inspection service (in-person)

Typical inspection sequence: Application review, departmental approvals, permit issuance, trade and building inspections as required, final inspection, then certificate of occupancy before occupancy

Additional Resources

• Building code: Teague adopted the 2015 International Residential Code, 2015 International Building Code, 2014 National Electrical Code, 2015 International Plumbing Code, 2015 International Mechanical Code, and 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, with adoption of the next code version every 6 years.
• City of Teague Home
• Commercial Building Permit Application
• Manufactured Home Permit Application
• City Code
• FEMA/TWDB Community Contact Report
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Teague Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Teague, TX?

Teague's public record is mixed. Section 3.303(a) of the city code says a permit shall not be required but can be obtained at customer request, yet the same article and the city's posted permit forms assume active permit issuance, fee payment, inspections, and certificates of occupancy. Manufactured homes clearly require a city permit under Article 3.500.

How much does a building permit cost in Teague, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $500.00 (manufactured home permit); $50.00 (manufactured-home permit transfer). Fees are calculated as: Manufactured home permit is a flat fee. The commercial application indicates separate building permit fee and plan review fee lines, but current amounts were not fully verified in an accessible official fee schedule.. Plan check fee: Commercial application includes a plan review fee line, but no verified public schedule amount was accessible.

How do I apply for a building permit in Teague, TX?

1. Obtain the applicable city form, such as the commercial building permit application or the manufactured home permit application. 2. Complete the application with project description, address, valuation, zoning, owner information, contractor information, and any floodplain information. 3. Submit construction documents and any other information required by the city or adopted codes. The ordinance says the application is filed with the city secretary. 4. Obtain approvals from the applicable departments before permit issuance. The posted commercial form shows office approval fields for plan review, public works, fire, and planning. 5. Pay the applicable fees. The commercial form shows permit, plan review, and utility-tap fee lines, and the ordinance says a permit is not valid until fees are paid. 6. Complete required inspections. The commercial form states all permits require final inspection and a certificate of occupancy must issue before occupancy.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Teague, TX?

Typical processing time is Manufactured home ordinance says a new HUD-code manufactured home application is deemed approved unless denied in writing within 45 days from receipt.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Teague, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Coordinate with city or designated inspection service.

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