Longview, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Development Services, Building Inspection

Street address

410 S. High St., Longview, TX 75601

Phone

903-237-1074

Contact through web form on reviewed page

Coverage

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.

Online portal

Longview Online Permit Portal

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Longview

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.

Note: No public exempt-work list found on the reviewed Longview pages.

Required documents

Fully completed application
Digital plans where applicable

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.
Permit validity: No general permit expiration rule found in the reviewed pages
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

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No general citywide processing-time estimate found

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Register in the online permit portal if you are a contractor, licensed trade, or design professional.
02

Upload the permit application and digital plans through the portal, or contact Development Services directly for homeowner homestead-exempt permit handling.
03

Track review status and comments in the portal.
04

Pay the permit fee once the application is approved for issuance.
05

Request inspections through the portal or the automated inspection line.
06

Complete final inspections and obtain any required certificate of occupancy.

Typical processing time: No general citywide processing-time estimate found

Source: Development Services, Building Inspection ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Longview building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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

The permit portal allows applicants to apply and pay online

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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 sequence: Application, plan upload and review, permit issuance, staged inspections, final inspection, certificate of occupancy when applicable

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Longview permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Longview, TX? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Longview, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in Longview, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Longview, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Longview, TX, follow these steps: 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.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Longview, TX? ▸

Building permit processing times in Longview, TX typically run No general citywide processing-time estimate found. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Longview, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Longview, TX via: Online permit portal, Automated inspection request line: 903-239-5598.

last verified April 2026 source Development Services, Building Inspection ↗ entry id permits/texas/harrison/longview-city

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Development Services, Building Inspection before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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