City Building Permits
Longview, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Longview, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Longview extends into Harrison County and Gregg County. This section covers only the portion of Longview located in Harrison County; verify parcel-level jurisdiction before use.
- Department
- Development Services, Building Inspection
- Address
- 410 S. High St., Longview, TX 75601
- Phone
- 903-237-1074
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Longview Online Permit Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Register in the online permit portal if you are a contractor, licensed trade, or design professional.
- Upload the permit application and digital plans through the portal, or contact Development Services directly for homeowner homestead-exempt permit handling.
- Track review status and comments in the portal.
- Pay the permit fee once the application is approved for issuance.
- Request inspections through the portal or the automated inspection line.
- Complete final inspections and obtain any required certificate of occupancy.
Typical processing time: No general citywide processing-time estimate found
General Requirements
Longview's Building Inspection Division issues permits and performs plan review and inspections for building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas, medical gas, vacuum systems, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler work for residential and commercial occupancies.
Required Documents
- Fully completed application
- Digital plans where applicable
- Permit validity
- No general permit expiration rule found in the reviewed pages
- Building code
- 2021 IFC, 2012 IRC, 2012 IBC, 2015 IECC, 2012 IPC, 2012 IMC, 2017 NEC, 2012 IPMC, and 2012 IFGC. 2021 IFC amendments became effective January 1, 2025; broader 2021 I-Code adoption was being advanced during 2025.
- Owner-builder
- Homeowners wishing to pull homestead-exempt permits must contact Development Services in person or by phone
- Contractor requirements
- The portal is designed for general contractors, licensed trade contractors, and design professionals; the city publishes contractor registration applications
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $100.00
- Plan check fee
- Commercial plan review is one-third of the building permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- Residential new/addition/remodel/accessory permits are $0.30 per square foot with $100.00 minimum. Commercial new/addition/remodel/alteration permits are valuation-based per Schedule A.
- Reinspection fee
- Not specified; confirm current reinspection charges directly with Development Services
- Payment note
- The permit portal allows applicants to apply and pay online
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Development Services, Building Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Online permit portal (online)
- Automated inspection request line: 903-239-5598 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Application, plan upload and review, permit issuance, staged inspections, final inspection, certificate of occupancy when applicable
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 IFC, 2012 IRC, 2012 IBC, 2015 IECC, 2012 IPC, 2012 IMC, 2017 NEC, 2012 IPMC, and 2012 IFGC. 2021 IFC amendments became effective January 1, 2025; broader 2021 I-Code adoption was being advanced during 2025.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building Inspection
- Permit Portal
- Permit Applications
- Plan Templates
- 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 Development Services, Building Inspection before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Longview Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Longview, TX?
- Longview's Building Inspection Division issues permits and performs plan review and inspections for building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas, medical gas, vacuum systems, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler work for residential and commercial occupancies.
- How much does a building permit cost in Longview, TX?
- The minimum permit fee is $100.00. Fees are calculated as: Residential new/addition/remodel/accessory permits are $0.30 per square foot with $100.00 minimum. Commercial new/addition/remodel/alteration permits are valuation-based per Schedule A.. Plan check fee: Commercial plan review is one-third of the building permit fee.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Longview, TX?
- 1. Register in the online permit portal if you are a contractor, licensed trade, or design professional. 2. Upload the permit application and digital plans through the portal, or contact Development Services directly for homeowner homestead-exempt permit handling. 3. Track review status and comments in the portal. 4. Pay the permit fee once the application is approved for issuance. 5. Request inspections through the portal or the automated inspection line. 6. Complete final inspections and obtain any required certificate of occupancy.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Longview, TX?
- Typical processing time is No general citywide processing-time estimate found.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Longview, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Online permit portal, Automated inspection request line: 903-239-5598.
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