City Building Permits

Granbury, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Hood County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Granbury building permit authority applies inside Granbury city limits in Hood County.

Department
Bldg Inspections, Permits, and Code Enforcement
Address
116 W Bridge Street, Granbury, TX 76048
Phone
817-573-1114
Website
https://www.granbury.org/67/Building-Permits-Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open OpenGov

Platform: OpenGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Complete any Planning and Zoning prerequisites required by the zoning ordinance or subdivision ordinance.
  2. Submit the building permit application through OpenGov with the required plans and documents.
  3. City staff reviews the application and plans.
  4. After permit issuance, provide the required form board survey before foundation placement where applicable.
  5. Separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical subcontractor permits are pulled by registered subcontractors.
  6. Request inspections through OpenGov; requests received by 4:30 PM are scheduled for the following business day.
  7. Complete final inspection and closeout for final approval or certificate of occupancy as applicable.

Typical processing time: Residential building application plans and related documents are reviewed within a 2-week period and in the order received; inspection requests received by 4:30 PM are scheduled for the following business day.

Source: Bldg Inspections, Permits, and Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Granbury publishes permit applications for building, accessory structures, fences, demolition, pools and spas, driveways and approaches, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, signs, tree removal, and other work. Permits are required for covered construction unless exempt under the adopted codes.

Required Documents

  • Building application
  • One set of building plans plus one electronic copy
  • Elevations
  • Framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plans if not included
  • Plot plan with dimensions to property lines
  • Engineered foundation plans
  • Wind bracing for walls over 60 feet
  • Joist and rafter schedule
  • Engineering for beam spans over 14 feet
  • Soil report if over 2 feet of fill is needed
  • Energy code compliance submittal
  • Form board survey after permit issuance and before foundation pour
Permit validity
Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after commencement.
Building code
2021 International Code Series with COG amendments, Option B; 2020 National Electrical Code. Residential guidelines specifically list IRC 2021, IMC 2021, IPC 2021, IBC 2021 with COG amendments, and NEC 2020.
Owner-builder
Public city pages reviewed indicate only contractors registered with the City of Granbury are permitted to obtain building permits. No public owner-builder exception was located.
Contractor requirements
Contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the city; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sign contractors require individual permits.

Fees

Plan check fee
$800 for building plan review
Permit fee formula
Fees are calculated per permit type and related services.
Payment note
The city promotes OpenGov for permit business.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Bldg Inspections, Permits, and Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Requests received by 4:30 PM are scheduled for the following business day.

Typical inspection sequence: Residential Required Inspections include temporary services, rough-in stages by trade, underground and rough plumbing as applicable, framing-related inspections, insulation/energy items as applicable, and building final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Bldg Inspections, Permits, and Code Enforcement before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Granbury Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Granbury, TX?
Granbury publishes permit applications for building, accessory structures, fences, demolition, pools and spas, driveways and approaches, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, signs, tree removal, and other work. Permits are required for covered construction unless exempt under the adopted codes.
How much does a building permit cost in Granbury, TX?
Fees are calculated as: Fees are calculated per permit type and related services.. Plan check fee: $800 for building plan review.
How do I apply for a building permit in Granbury, TX?
1. Complete any Planning and Zoning prerequisites required by the zoning ordinance or subdivision ordinance. 2. Submit the building permit application through OpenGov with the required plans and documents. 3. City staff reviews the application and plans. 4. After permit issuance, provide the required form board survey before foundation placement where applicable. 5. Separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical subcontractor permits are pulled by registered subcontractors. 6. Request inspections through OpenGov; requests received by 4:30 PM are scheduled for the following business day. 7. Complete final inspection and closeout for final approval or certificate of occupancy as applicable.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Granbury, TX?
Typical processing time is Residential building application plans and related documents are reviewed within a 2-week period and in the order received; inspection requests received by 4:30 PM are scheduled for the following business day..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Granbury, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: OpenGov portal. Requests received by 4:30 PM are scheduled for the following business day..

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