City Building Permits
Todd Mission, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Todd Mission, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Todd Mission spans multiple counties. This section covers the Grimes County portion only. Parcel-level jurisdiction should be verified against the city's City Limits and ETJ map.
- Department
- City of Todd Mission / City Inspector / City Hall
- Address
- 21718 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363
- Phone
- 936-894-3001
- info@ToddMissionTX.gov
Application Process
- Determine the permit type needed using the city's permit pages.
- For electrical permits, first satisfy all Grimes County requirements if the county requires a permit, then submit a copy of the county permit if required, a plot plan showing the power-source location, electrical plans, completed city application, and permit fees.
- For residential building permits, submit two copies of a complete construction-document set with the completed permit application. Publicly listed residential submittals include site plan, floor plans, elevations, structural information where required, foundation plan, engineer foundation design letter, wind-bracing information, electrical plans, plumbing plans, and energy-compliance report.
- For commercial building permits, submit three copies of complete construction documents with the completed permit application and sealed professional drawings where required.
- City review is performed by the City Inspector or other code official. If plans meet code requirements, the city issues the permit.
- Proceed to inspections required by the city.
Typical processing time: Allow 5 to 10 business days for electrical permit plan approval.
General Requirements
Todd Mission publicly posts building-permit and electrical-permit requirements and application downloads. The city clearly operates a permit program for residential, commercial, and electrical work.
Required Documents
- For residential permits: two copies of complete plans and permit application
- For commercial permits: three copies of complete plans and permit application, with sealed professional documents where required
- For electrical permits: county permit copy if required, plot plan, electrical plans, completed city application, and fees
- Building code
- National Electrical Code as it existed on May 1, 2001, and International Building Code as it existed on May 1, 2003, via Ordinance No. 2018-004. Public permit pages also reference current adopted city codes, IRC-based residential details, and 2009 Energy Conservation Code compliance.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Permit fees are required but the reviewed public pages did not publish a consolidated formula.
- Penalty (no permit)
- Up to $2,000 per offense for ordinance violations under Ordinance No. 2018-004
- Payment note
- Electrical permit page states there are no refunds on permit fees. City provides online links to pay permit fees and business-license fees.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Todd Mission / City Inspector / City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- City Inspector (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Plan submission, city review, permit issuance, inspections by the City Inspector or other code official.
Additional Resources
- Building code: National Electrical Code as it existed on May 1, 2001, and International Building Code as it existed on May 1, 2003, via Ordinance No. 2018-004. Public permit pages also reference current adopted city codes, IRC-based residential details, and 2009 Energy Conservation Code compliance.
- City Limits and ETJ Map
- Code-Adoption Ordinance
- Electrical Permit Page
- License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Todd Mission / City Inspector / City Hall before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Todd Mission Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Todd Mission, TX?
- Todd Mission publicly posts building-permit and electrical-permit requirements and application downloads. The city clearly operates a permit program for residential, commercial, and electrical work.
- How much does a building permit cost in Todd Mission, TX?
- Fees are calculated as: Permit fees are required but the reviewed public pages did not publish a consolidated formula..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Todd Mission, TX?
- 1. Determine the permit type needed using the city's permit pages. 2. For electrical permits, first satisfy all Grimes County requirements if the county requires a permit, then submit a copy of the county permit if required, a plot plan showing the power-source location, electrical plans, completed city application, and permit fees. 3. For residential building permits, submit two copies of a complete construction-document set with the completed permit application. Publicly listed residential submittals include site plan, floor plans, elevations, structural information where required, foundation plan, engineer foundation design letter, wind-bracing information, electrical plans, plumbing plans, and energy-compliance report. 4. For commercial building permits, submit three copies of complete construction documents with the completed permit application and sealed professional drawings where required. 5. City review is performed by the City Inspector or other code official. If plans meet code requirements, the city issues the permit. 6. Proceed to inspections required by the city.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Todd Mission, TX?
- Typical processing time is Allow 5 to 10 business days for electrical permit plan approval..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Todd Mission, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: City Inspector.
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