Sherman, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Development Services - Building Permits & Inspections

Street address

317 S Travis St., Sherman, TX 75090

Phone

(903) 892-7229

building@cityofsherman.com

Coverage

Sherman has a full municipal building permit and inspection program with online application, plan review, inspections, and certificates of occupancy.

Online portal

Self Service Portal

Tyler EnerGov

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Sherman

Sherman requires permits for new construction, remodeling, renovations, enlargements, and some repair work on existing buildings.

Note: No public Sherman exempt-work list was identified. Use the city's permits-required guide or contact Building Inspections if uncertain.

Building code: As of February 5, 2024, Sherman adopted the 2021 ICC Building Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Start from the Building Permits & Inspections page and open the Self Service Portal.
02

Submit the applicable building permit or certificate of occupancy application, plus plans and checklist items.
03

Pay fees through the portal or with Development Services.
04

Complete required inspections during construction.
05

Obtain certificate of occupancy when applicable.

Source: Development Services - Building Permits & Inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Sherman building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$75.00

Permit fee formula

Sherman publishes square-foot and flat-fee schedules. Examples include new residential at $0.50 per square foot, full residential remodels or additions at $0.50 per square foot, accessory buildings/accessory structures at $75.00, fences at $75.00, and swimming pools at $250.00.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Self Service Portal (online)

Typical sequence: Plan review, permit issuance, required trade/building inspections, then certificate of occupancy or final approval as applicable.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Sherman permits

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

Sherman requires permits for new construction, remodeling, renovations, enlargements, and some repair work on existing buildings.

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

Building permit fees in Sherman, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75.00. Fees are calculated as: Sherman publishes square-foot and flat-fee schedules. Examples include new residential at $0.50 per square foot, full residential remodels or additions at $0.50 per square foot, accessory buildings/accessory structures at $75.00, fences at $75.00, and swimming pools at $250.00..

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

To apply for a building permit in Sherman, TX, follow these steps: 1. Start from the Building Permits & Inspections page and open the Self Service Portal. 2. Submit the applicable building permit or certificate of occupancy application, plus plans and checklist items. 3. Pay fees through the portal or with Development Services. 4. Complete required inspections during construction. 5. Obtain certificate of occupancy when applicable.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Sherman, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Sherman, TX via: Self Service Portal.

last verified April 2026 source Development Services - Building Permits & Inspections ↗ entry id permits/texas/grayson/sherman

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Development Services - Building Permits & Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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