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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Post
Permits are required for many residential projects. The zoning ordinance makes it unlawful to begin work, construction, conversion, alteration, or moving of any building or structure before a building permit has been granted or work plan approved. If the work is estimated to cost over $2,000, a building permit is required; if under $2,000, a simple work plan may be filed.
Routine maintenance including interior and exterior painting
Replacement of soffits
Replacement of fascia
Replacement of trim
Minor roof repairs
Minor fence repairs
Normal maintenance such as caulking, repair of normal deterioration, replacement of roof covering, repair and replacement of minor storm damage or any work that maintains the existing value or quality of a building or structure without substantially changing it
- Exempt Routine maintenance including interior and exterior painting
- Exempt Replacement of soffits
- Exempt Replacement of fascia
- Exempt Replacement of trim
- Exempt Minor roof repairs
- Exempt Minor fence repairs
- Exempt Normal maintenance such as caulking, repair of normal deterioration, replacement of roof covering, repair and replacement of minor storm damage or any work that maintains the existing value or quality of a building or structure without substantially changing it
Note: Exempt work does not require a building permit or work plan.
Required documents
- Written application
- Plans showing building size, lot location, basic materials, and construction details
- Proof of property-line accuracy
- Site plan or survey for: accessory buildings, additions, anything anchored to the ground, driveway approaches, driveways, fences, garage enclosures, gazebos, greenhouses, new construction, and sidewalks
- Simple additions, alterations, and small buildings may use sketches and descriptions instead of formal architectural drawings
- Building code
- International Building Code, 2015 edition (Ordinance 690 adopted 2022-02-08); International Plumbing Code, 2015 edition (Ordinance 690 adopted 2022-02-08); National Electrical Code (2000); Residential Code, 2015 edition.
- Permit validity
- Building permit expires if construction has not begun within six months after issuance or if the proposed construction has not been completed within two years after issuance. Reapplication and approval are required for a new permit after expiration.
- Owner-builder
- Permits must be obtained by the contractor or licensed trades. If the resident is personally performing the work, permits are issued to the resident.
- Contractor requirements
- Permits must be obtained by the contractor or licensed trades. No separate publicly posted citywide contractor-registration ordinance or fee schedule was found beyond that instruction. For moved-in structures and new construction, the code administrator may require complete plans and specifications and construction must comply with the city building code.
Source: Code Enforcement department / Code Administrator, City Hall ↗
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Applications must be submitted at least one week before work starts. No broader plan-review timeline was publicly posted.
- 01 Determine whether the project needs a building permit or only a work plan. Under the zoning ordinance, work estimated to cost over $2,000 requires a building permit; if under $2,000, a simple work plan may be filed.
- 02 Obtain the permit or work-plan form from the code administrator. The permitting page says permit applications can be picked up at City Hall.
- 03 Submit the written application at least one week before starting work. Plans must show the building size, location on the lot, basic materials, and construction details. For accessory buildings, additions, anything anchored to the ground, driveway approaches, driveways, fences, garage enclosures, gazebos, greenhouses, new construction, and sidewalks, a site plan or survey must be submitted.
- 04 Provide proof of property-line accuracy when applying for a building permit.
- 05 Pay the applicable fee. The permitting page warns that if a permit is not obtained before work starts, the fee will be doubled.
- 06 Obtain permit issuance from the city before beginning work.
- 07 Complete construction and obtain certificate of occupancy and compliance for buildings erected or structurally altered. The ordinance says the certificate is issued within ten days after compliant completion.
Typical processing time: Applications must be submitted at least one week before work starts. No broader plan-review timeline was publicly posted.
Source: Code Enforcement department / Code Administrator, City Hall ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Post building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$10 work plan; $20 building permit
02
Permit fee formula
Flat fees. $20 for building permit if estimated work is over $2,000; $10 work plan if estimated work is under $2,000.
03
Penalty (no permit)
Double the permit fee if a permit is not obtained before the work is initiated.
No public online permit-payment workflow identified. Payment is handled through City Hall.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Coordinate inspections through the code administrator or City Hall (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Typical sequence: For buildings erected or structurally altered, the ordinance requires a certificate of occupancy and compliance before the building is used, occupied, or changed in use.
Source: Code Enforcement department / Code Administrator, City Hall ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Post permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Post, TX? ▸
Permits are required for many residential projects. The zoning ordinance makes it unlawful to begin work, construction, conversion, alteration, or moving of any building or structure before a building permit has been granted or work plan approved. If the work is estimated to cost over $2,000, a building permit is required; if under $2,000, a simple work plan may be filed.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Post, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Post, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $10 work plan; $20 building permit. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees. $20 for building permit if estimated work is over $2,000; $10 work plan if estimated work is under $2,000..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Post, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Post, TX, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the project needs a building permit or only a work plan. Under the zoning ordinance, work estimated to cost over $2,000 requires a building permit; if under $2,000, a simple work plan may be filed. 2. Obtain the permit or work-plan form from the code administrator. The permitting page says permit applications can be picked up at City Hall. 3. Submit the written application at least one week before starting work. Plans must show the building size, location on the lot, basic materials, and construction details. For accessory buildings, additions, anything anchored to the ground, driveway approaches, driveways, fences, garage enclosures, gazebos, greenhouses, new construction, and sidewalks, a site plan or survey must be submitted. 4. Provide proof of property-line accuracy when applying for a building permit. 5. Pay the applicable fee. The permitting page warns that if a permit is not obtained before work starts, the fee will be doubled. 6. Obtain permit issuance from the city before beginning work. 7. Complete construction and obtain certificate of occupancy and compliance for buildings erected or structurally altered. The ordinance says the certificate is issued within ten days after compliant completion.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Post, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Post, TX typically run Applications must be submitted at least one week before work starts. No broader plan-review timeline was publicly posted.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Post, TX? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Post, TX. The following work is generally exempt: Routine maintenance including interior and exterior painting; Replacement of soffits; Replacement of fascia; Replacement of trim; Minor roof repairs; Minor fence repairs; Normal maintenance such as caulking, repair of normal deterioration, replacement of roof covering, repair and replacement of minor storm damage or any work that maintains the existing value or quality of a building or structure without substantially changing it. Note: Exempt work does not require a building permit or work plan. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Post, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Post, TX via: Coordinate inspections through the code administrator or City Hall.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement department / Code Administrator, City Hall ↗
entry id permits/texas/garza/post-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement department / Code Administrator, City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.