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

The minimum permit fee is $30.00. Fees are calculated as: New construction under roof is $0.53 per square foot plus application fee plus inspection fee. Detached structures charged per square foot by type. Remodel permit is $150.00 flat plus application fee plus $150.00 inspection fee. Reroof is $100.00 flat plus application fee plus inspection fee.. Plan check fee: Residential subdivision/commercial site plan review $250.00. No separate general building plan review line identified..

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

1. Start on the Hallsville Building Permits Information page and download the applicable permit form. 2. If the applicant is a contractor, complete annual contractor registration first. 3. Submit the completed permit form and any required supporting information to City Hall. 4. Pay the application, permit, and inspection fees listed in the city rates and fees schedule. 5. Obtain city inspections before completion and utility connection, as applicable.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Hallsville, TX?

Typical processing time is No public processing-time estimate found.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall: 903-668-2313.

City Building Permits

Hallsville, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Hallsville, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Harrison County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

This covers Hallsville properties inside city limits in Harrison County.

Department: City Hall / City Secretary
Address: 201 Willow Street, Hallsville, TX 75650
Phone: 903-668-2313
Email: citysecretary@hallsville.us
Website: https://cityofhallsvilletx.com/building-permits-information/

Application Process

Start on the Hallsville Building Permits Information page and download the applicable permit form.
If the applicant is a contractor, complete annual contractor registration first.
Submit the completed permit form and any required supporting information to City Hall.
Pay the application, permit, and inspection fees listed in the city rates and fees schedule.
Obtain city inspections before completion and utility connection, as applicable.

Typical processing time: No public processing-time estimate found

Source: City Hall / City Secretary

General Requirements

Hallsville publishes building, electrical, and plumbing permit forms and a city fee schedule covering new construction, accessory structures, patios, remodels, reroofs, sprinkler systems, swimming pools, signs, and trade permits.

Required Documents

Applicable permit application
Project-specific drawings or supporting details as required by City Hall

Permit validity: No public expiration rule found in the reviewed Hallsville materials
Building code: Building, Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical, and Fire Codes ordinance and 2015 Engineering Conservation Code ordinance
Owner-builder: No public owner-builder rule found
Contractor requirements: Annual contractor registration is required; the published fee schedule says annual registration required, no fee

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $30.00
Plan check fee: Residential subdivision/commercial site plan review $250.00. No separate general building plan review line identified.
Permit fee formula: New construction under roof is $0.53 per square foot plus application fee plus inspection fee. Detached structures charged per square foot by type. Remodel permit is $150.00 flat plus application fee plus $150.00 inspection fee. Reroof is $100.00 flat plus application fee plus inspection fee.
Payment note: No online payment workflow identified on the reviewed permit pages

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City Hall / City Secretary to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

City Hall: 903-668-2313 (phone)

Inspection hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Submit permit application, pay fees, city review, permit issuance, required inspections, completion

Additional Resources

Building code: Building, Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical, and Fire Codes ordinance and 2015 Engineering Conservation Code ordinance
Building Permits Information
Building Permit Application
City Website
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 Hall / City Secretary before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hallsville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Hallsville, TX?: Hallsville publishes building, electrical, and plumbing permit forms and a city fee schedule covering new construction, accessory structures, patios, remodels, reroofs, sprinkler systems, swimming pools, signs, and trade permits.
How much does a building permit cost in Hallsville, TX?: The minimum permit fee is $30.00. Fees are calculated as: New construction under roof is $0.53 per square foot plus application fee plus inspection fee. Detached structures charged per square foot by type. Remodel permit is $150.00 flat plus application fee plus $150.00 inspection fee. Reroof is $100.00 flat plus application fee plus inspection fee.. Plan check fee: Residential subdivision/commercial site plan review $250.00. No separate general building plan review line identified..
How do I apply for a building permit in Hallsville, TX?: 1. Start on the Hallsville Building Permits Information page and download the applicable permit form. 2. If the applicant is a contractor, complete annual contractor registration first. 3. Submit the completed permit form and any required supporting information to City Hall. 4. Pay the application, permit, and inspection fees listed in the city rates and fees schedule. 5. Obtain city inspections before completion and utility connection, as applicable.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Hallsville, TX?: Typical processing time is No public processing-time estimate found.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Hallsville, TX?: Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall: 903-668-2313.

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