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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Levelland
A building permit is required for all residential and nonresidential construction within the City of Levelland. Residential construction in designated floodplain areas is also subject to the city's flood-damage-prevention ordinance.
Note: No public exempt-work list was found on the current permit-process page or fee schedule.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Two complete plan sets for residential work with setbacks, site plan, floor plan, wall-bracing and span information, ceiling-joist and header details, elevation, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical plans
- Two copies of the 2009 IECC compliance report
- Additional materials as required by the building official
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, 2021 IFC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IPMC, 2021 Life Safety Code, 2021 ISPSC, and 2020 NEC (adopted December 15, 2025)
- Permit validity
- No current public webpage stated a permit-expiration rule.
- Owner-builder
- No Levelland-specific public owner-builder handout was found.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration fee is $25.00. State licensing applies for regulated trades.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No public processing-time estimate found.
- 01 Identify the correct permit type (commercial building permit, mobile home, residential, or trade permit) from the Building Permit Process page.
- 02 Prepare the permit application and construction documents. For residential work, submit two complete plan sets including setbacks, site plan, floor plan, wall-bracing and span information, ceiling-joist and header details, elevation, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical plans.
- 03 Include two copies of the 2009 IECC compliance report (2021 IECC per current code adoption).
- 04 Submit the completed application packet to the Building Permit and Inspection Department at 1709 Avenue H.
- 05 Pay required permit and plan-review fees according to Appendix A, Article 7 of the city code.
- 06 Request required inspections during construction and pay any additional inspection or reinspection fees if applicable.
- 07 Obtain certificate of occupancy when required. New residential certificates are included in the building permit fee; remodel and nonresidential certificates are separately listed.
Typical processing time: No public processing-time estimate found.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective Current
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 (residential); $75 (nonresidential); $30 (trade permits)
02
Plan check fee
Residential new: 25% of general permit fee ($50 minimum); Commercial new: 25% of general permit fee ($100 minimum); Residential remodel: $25; Commercial remodel: $50; Revised plan review: $25
03
Permit fee formula
New residential: greater of $0.07 per sq ft or $50.00; Residential remodel: greater of $1.00 per $1,000 cost or $50.00; New nonresidential: greater of $0.12 per sq ft or $75.00; Nonresidential remodel: greater of $1.50 per $1,000 cost or $75.00; Plumbing/mechanical/fuel gas/electrical: greater of $0.05 per sq ft or $30.00; Roofing: $50 (residential), $75 (commercial)
04
Trade permit fee
$30 minimum for plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and electrical permits
05
Reinspection fee
$15 for additional inspection if more than one inspection required; $30 first failed reinspection; $45 each subsequent failed reinspection
06
Penalty (no permit)
Up to the greater of twice the applicable fee or $100 for work started before permit issuance
Online payments available through Municipal Online Payments at https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/levellandtx
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Current) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building Permit and Inspection Department at 1709 Avenue H (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Typical sequence: Multiple inspections are contemplated by the fee schedule and certificate-of-occupancy fees apply at project closeout.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Levelland permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Levelland, TX? ▸
A building permit is required for all residential and nonresidential construction within the City of Levelland. Residential construction in designated floodplain areas is also subject to the city's flood-damage-prevention ordinance.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Levelland, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Levelland, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 (residential); $75 (nonresidential); $30 (trade permits). Fees are calculated as: New residential: greater of $0.07 per sq ft or $50.00; Residential remodel: greater of $1.00 per $1,000 cost or $50.00; New nonresidential: greater of $0.12 per sq ft or $75.00; Nonresidential remodel: greater of $1.50 per $1,000 cost or $75.00; Plumbing/mechanical/fuel gas/electrical: greater of $0.05 per sq ft or $30.00; Roofing: $50 (residential), $75 (commercial). Plan check fee: Residential new: 25% of general permit fee ($50 minimum); Commercial new: 25% of general permit fee ($100 minimum); Residential remodel: $25; Commercial remodel: $50; Revised plan review: $25.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Levelland, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Levelland, TX, follow these steps: 1. Identify the correct permit type (commercial building permit, mobile home, residential, or trade permit) from the Building Permit Process page. 2. Prepare the permit application and construction documents. For residential work, submit two complete plan sets including setbacks, site plan, floor plan, wall-bracing and span information, ceiling-joist and header details, elevation, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical plans. 3. Include two copies of the 2009 IECC compliance report (2021 IECC per current code adoption). 4. Submit the completed application packet to the Building Permit and Inspection Department at 1709 Avenue H. 5. Pay required permit and plan-review fees according to Appendix A, Article 7 of the city code. 6. Request required inspections during construction and pay any additional inspection or reinspection fees if applicable. 7. Obtain certificate of occupancy when required. New residential certificates are included in the building permit fee; remodel and nonresidential certificates are separately listed.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Levelland, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Levelland, 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 Levelland, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Levelland, TX via: Building Permit and Inspection Department at 1709 Avenue H.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Permit and Inspection Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.