Nixon, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Compliance Department

Street address

100 W. 3rd Street, Nixon, TX 78140

Phone

830-263-3699

codecompliance@nixon.texas.gov

Coverage

Properties within Nixon city limits in Gonzales County. Nixon extends into both Gonzales County and Wilson County. For properties near the county line, parcel-level county verification matters.

Online portal

Code Compliance Department

City website download page with email submission

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Nixon

Nixon has a clearly documented general construction permit program. Permits are required for building permits, detached accessory building permits, trade permits, asphalt and concrete work, foundation work, fence permits, pools, solar panels, demolition, signs, HUD manufactured home permits, burn permits, and other permit categories.

Scope of work

Permit?

Repair or replace existing windows, doors, and similar items: No charge listed in the fee schedule

Exempt

Exempt Repair or replace existing windows, doors, and similar items: No charge listed in the fee schedule

Note: No broader public exempt-work list found. Nixon publishes a fee schedule, not a comprehensive exemption list.

Required documents

Company and contact information
Contractor address
Job address
Property owner
Job type
Estimated cost
Square footage
Job description
Trade contractor license information
Required plan sets (vary by project type)

Building code: 2021 International Code Council International Electric Code, International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and International Existing Building Code with amendments.
Permit validity: Permits are good for 180 days after issuance.
Owner-builder: Separate Nixon owner-builder handout not located. Public materials focus on contractor and trade-license submittals.
Contractor requirements: Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permits cannot be issued to an unlicensed person. The licensed electrician, plumber, or HVAC contractor must pull those permits.

Source: Code Compliance Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: 10 business days lead time for residential; 15 business days for commercial before requested start date

01

Email all permit requests to codecompliance@nixon.texas.gov. All permit requests must be emailed.
02

Complete the construction permit application in full. The form states that all information is required and incomplete applications will not be processed.
03

Submit the required plans. For residential new houses: one complete digital set including site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, cross section plan, electrical plan, roof and floor framing, elevations, and RES-check or third-party energy materials. For commercial new buildings: one digital set including site, civil, landscape, and drainage plans.
04

Submit by the required lead time. Residential building permits must be submitted 10 business days before the requested start date; commercial building permits 15 business days before the requested start date.
05

Wait for approval through the Code Compliance Department and Bureau Veritas where required. Construction may not begin until completed approval through both.
06

Pay the applicable permit fees under the city's 2025 fee schedule and any Bureau Veritas schedule items.
07

Do not start work before approval. Permit fees will be doubled and a citation issued if work begins before permit approval.

Typical processing time: 10 business days lead time for residential; 15 business days for commercial before requested start date

Source: Code Compliance Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2025

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$30.00 to $150.00 (varies by permit type)

Plan check fee

Varies by project type. Site plan and plan review required for certain categories.

Permit fee formula

Mixed. Some city fees are flat, while many building, accessory structure, trade, foundation, fence, pool, solar, and other permit categories defer to the Bureau Veritas schedule.

Trade permit fee

Varies by trade; many categories listed as 'See BV Schedule'

Penalty (no permit)

Permit fees doubled and citation issued if work begins before permit approval

Public permit materials do not identify a separate online permit payment portal. Applicants should confirm payment handling with Code Compliance.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: Normal business hours

Typical sequence: Public materials do not publish a separate inspection-request page. Inspections appear to be coordinated through Code Compliance and Bureau Veritas as required.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Nixon permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Nixon, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $30.00 to $150.00 (varies by permit type). Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Some city fees are flat, while many building, accessory structure, trade, foundation, fence, pool, solar, and other permit categories defer to the Bureau Veritas schedule.. Plan check fee: Varies by project type. Site plan and plan review required for certain categories..

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

To apply for a building permit in Nixon, TX, follow these steps: 1. Email all permit requests to codecompliance@nixon.texas.gov. All permit requests must be emailed. 2. Complete the construction permit application in full. The form states that all information is required and incomplete applications will not be processed. 3. Submit the required plans. For residential new houses: one complete digital set including site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, cross section plan, electrical plan, roof and floor framing, elevations, and RES-check or third-party energy materials. For commercial new buildings: one digital set including site, civil, landscape, and drainage plans. 4. Submit by the required lead time. Residential building permits must be submitted 10 business days before the requested start date; commercial building permits 15 business days before the requested start date. 5. Wait for approval through the Code Compliance Department and Bureau Veritas where required. Construction may not begin until completed approval through both. 6. Pay the applicable permit fees under the city's 2025 fee schedule and any Bureau Veritas schedule items. 7. Do not start work before approval. Permit fees will be doubled and a citation issued if work begins before permit approval.

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

Building permit processing times in Nixon, TX typically run 10 business days lead time for residential; 15 business days for commercial before requested start date. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Nixon, TX? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Nixon, TX. The following work is generally exempt: Repair or replace existing windows, doors, and similar items: No charge listed in the fee schedule. Note: No broader public exempt-work list found. Nixon publishes a fee schedule, not a comprehensive exemption list. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 source Code Compliance Department ↗ entry id permits/texas/gonzales/nixon

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

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