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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Todd Mission
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.
Note: No public exempt-work list found in the sources reviewed.
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.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Allow 5 to 10 business days for electrical permit plan approval.
- 01 Determine the permit type needed using the city's permit pages.
- 02 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.
- 03 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.
- 04 For commercial building permits, submit three copies of complete construction documents with the completed permit application and sealed professional drawings where required.
- 05 City review is performed by the City Inspector or other code official. If plans meet code requirements, the city issues the permit.
- 06 Proceed to inspections required by the city.
Typical processing time: Allow 5 to 10 business days for electrical permit plan approval.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Todd Mission building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Permit fees are required but the reviewed public pages did not publish a consolidated formula.
02
Penalty (no permit)
Up to $2,000 per offense for ordinance violations under Ordinance No. 2018-004
Electrical permit page states there are no refunds on permit fees. City provides online links to pay permit fees and business-license fees.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- City Inspector (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Plan submission, city review, permit issuance, inspections by the City Inspector or other code official.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Todd Mission permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Todd Mission, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Todd Mission, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Permit fees are required but the reviewed public pages did not publish a consolidated formula..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Todd Mission, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Todd Mission, TX, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Todd Mission, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Todd Mission, TX typically run Allow 5 to 10 business days for electrical permit plan approval.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Todd Mission, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Todd Mission, TX via: City Inspector.
last verified April 2026
source City of Todd Mission / City Inspector / City Hall ↗
entry id permits/texas/grimes/todd-mission-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Todd Mission / City Inspector / City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.