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City of Hallsville

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

Avg processing
No public processing-time estimate found
Min. permit fee
$30.00
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City Hall / City Secretary

Street address
201 Willow Street, Hallsville, TX 75650
Coverage
This covers Hallsville properties inside city limits in Harrison County.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Hallsville

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.

Note: No public exempt-work list found on the reviewed Hallsville permit pages and fee schedule.

Required documents
  • Applicable permit application
  • Project-specific drawings or supporting details as required by City Hall
Building code
Building, Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical, and Fire Codes ordinance and 2015 Engineering Conservation Code ordinance
Permit validity
No public expiration rule found in the reviewed Hallsville materials
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
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No public processing-time estimate found

  1. 01
    Start on the Hallsville Building Permits Information page and download the applicable permit form.
  2. 02
    If the applicant is a contractor, complete annual contractor registration first.
  3. 03
    Submit the completed permit form and any required supporting information to City Hall.
  4. 04
    Pay the application, permit, and inspection fees listed in the city rates and fees schedule.
  5. 05
    Obtain city inspections before completion and utility connection, as applicable.

Typical processing time: No public processing-time estimate found

Source: City Hall / City Secretary ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Hallsville building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$30.00
02
Plan check fee
Residential subdivision/commercial site plan review $250.00. No separate general building plan review line identified.
03
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.

No online payment workflow identified on the reviewed permit pages

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • City Hall: 903-668-2313 (phone)
Inspection hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Hallsville permits

01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hallsville, TX?
Building permit fees in Hallsville, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hallsville, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Hallsville, TX, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Hallsville, TX?
Building permit processing times in Hallsville, TX typically run No public processing-time estimate found. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hallsville, TX?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hallsville, TX via: City Hall: 903-668-2313.
last verified April 2026 source City Hall / City Secretary ↗ entry id permits/texas/harrison/hallsville-city

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Hall / City Secretary before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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