Plainview, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside Plainview city limits only.

Department

City of Plainview Community Development / Building Department

Address

202 W. 5th Street, Plainview, TX 79072

Phone

(806) 296-1100

Website

https://www.plainviewtx.org/

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Plainview city limits and identify the zoning and project type.
2. Complete the city's Building Permit Application covering residential, commercial, and cell-tower projects.
3. Assemble the required submittal package including application, plans, site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, elevations, wall details, and trade plans.
4. For commercial projects valued at $50,000 or more, provide TDLR accessibility registration and energy-code compliance documentation.
5. If applicable, submit contractor registration materials with copies of state licenses and required liability insurance; roofers also need a $20,000 surety bond.
6. Submit the application package and pay applicable fees before permit issuance.
7. Call the city at (806) 296-1100 to schedule inspections; inspections called before 7:30 a.m. are completed the same day, calls after 7:30 a.m. are completed the next business day.
8. Obtain final inspection approval and, where required, a certificate of occupancy before occupancy or use.

Source: City of Plainview Community Development / Building Department

General Requirements

Permits are required for erection, remodeling, addition, accessory buildings, repairs or replacements, foundation-only work, demolition, swimming pools, decks, windows, carports or garages, and other listed work. Separate plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit applications must be completed where applicable. Certificates of occupancy are required for business occupancy.

Required Documents

• Building permit application
• Separate plumbing, mechanical, and electrical applications where applicable
• Two complete sets of plans and specifications as required by the applicable commercial or residential checklist
• TDLR accessibility registration for qualifying commercial projects
• COMcheck or other energy-code compliance documentation where required
• Contractor registration materials, copies of current state licenses, and required insurance

Permit validity

The permit becomes null and void if work or construction is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days at any time after work is commenced.

Building code

2015 International Building Code, 2015 International Residential Code, 2015 International Fire Code, 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2014 National Electrical Code, 2015 International Plumbing Code, 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 International Existing Building Code, 2015 International Mechanical Code (Note: public fee schedule references 2023-adopted fees; verify if newer code adoption exists)

Contractor requirements

Contractor registration requires copies of current state licenses and state-required minimum liability insurance. Roofers also need a $20,000 surety bond. The $45 registration fee does not apply to state-licensed electricians, plumbers, and mechanical HVAC contractors.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$45.00 (building, electrical, plumbing)

Permit fee formula

Building permits: $0.10 per sq ft (residential new), $0.15 per sq ft (commercial new), $0.08 per sq ft (additions). Electrical permits: $0.05 per sq ft (new construction/additions) plus listed flat fees. Plumbing permits: $0.05 per sq ft (new systems) plus listed flat fees. Mechanical permits: $0.05 per sq ft (new construction/additions) with flat fees for change-outs.

Trade permit fee

$45.00 base for various trades; separate fees for demolition, moving, certificates of occupancy, curb cuts, signs, fire systems, irrigation, and contractor registration

Reinspection fee

$25.00 for building, plumbing, and sign categories; $45.00 for building and plumbing after-hours; $25.00 for electrical after-hours

Penalty (no permit)

Electrical work started without permit: fees doubled, plus repeat offenders $150.00. Sign-code investigation fee for work without permit: up to $150.00

Payment note

Public sources show city-form submission; no separate online permit payment portal identified.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective May 23, 2023).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Plainview Community Development / Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (806) 296-1100 (phone)

Inspection hours

Inspections called before 7:30 a.m. are completed the same day; calls after 7:30 a.m. are completed the next business day

Typical inspection sequence: Footing/grade beam/piers, plumbing rough, return air in slab (if applicable), electrical under slab (if applicable), slab, sewer and service lines, partial framing (if applicable), plumbing top out, mechanical rough duct, electrical rough-in, electrical underground (if applicable), framing, firewall, gas/plumbing final, electrical final, mechanical final, building final, irrigation sprinkler system.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2015 International Building Code, 2015 International Residential Code, 2015 International Fire Code, 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2014 National Electrical Code, 2015 International Plumbing Code, 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 International Existing Building Code, 2015 International Mechanical Code (Note: public fee schedule references 2023-adopted fees; verify if newer code adoption exists)
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Certificate of Occupancy Application
• Municipal Code
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Plainview Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Plainview, TX?

Permits are required for erection, remodeling, addition, accessory buildings, repairs or replacements, foundation-only work, demolition, swimming pools, decks, windows, carports or garages, and other listed work. Separate plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit applications must be completed where applicable. Certificates of occupancy are required for business occupancy.

How much does a building permit cost in Plainview, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $45.00 (building, electrical, plumbing). Fees are calculated as: Building permits: $0.10 per sq ft (residential new), $0.15 per sq ft (commercial new), $0.08 per sq ft (additions). Electrical permits: $0.05 per sq ft (new construction/additions) plus listed flat fees. Plumbing permits: $0.05 per sq ft (new systems) plus listed flat fees. Mechanical permits: $0.05 per sq ft (new construction/additions) with flat fees for change-outs..

How do I apply for a building permit in Plainview, TX?

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Plainview city limits and identify the zoning and project type. 2. Complete the city's Building Permit Application covering residential, commercial, and cell-tower projects. 3. Assemble the required submittal package including application, plans, site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, elevations, wall details, and trade plans. 4. For commercial projects valued at $50,000 or more, provide TDLR accessibility registration and energy-code compliance documentation. 5. If applicable, submit contractor registration materials with copies of state licenses and required liability insurance; roofers also need a $20,000 surety bond. 6. Submit the application package and pay applicable fees before permit issuance. 7. Call the city at (806) 296-1100 to schedule inspections; inspections called before 7:30 a.m. are completed the same day, calls after 7:30 a.m. are completed the next business day. 8. Obtain final inspection approval and, where required, a certificate of occupancy before occupancy or use.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Plainview, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: (806) 296-1100.

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