Crockett, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

This section covers the City of Crockett. The city's 2023 building inspection RFP states the contractor's service area includes the corporate city limits and ETJ for the city building department, so parcel-level verification is appropriate for ETJ sites.

Department

Building Official; City of Crockett

Address

Crockett City Hall, 200 N. 5th Street, Crockett, TX 75835

Phone

(936) 544-5156 Ext. 103

Website

https://www.crocketttexas.org/zoning-building-official/page/obtaining-permits

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is in the City of Crockett or, if near the edge of town, whether the city asserts ETJ building-department review for the project.
2. Complete the City of Crockett Building Permit Application and sign it. The current posted form is revision dated 01/15/2025.
3. Assemble the required submittal package. Residential applications require the completed form and fee, site plan, building design/materials, and for new residential construction the floor, elevation, structural, foundation, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plans. Commercial projects require the completed form and fee plus site plan, building design/materials, landscape plans, facade/elevations, civil plans if required, asbestos survey for renovation/demolition, and any other information requested by city staff.
4. If the project triggers site plan review, complete that review with the Building Official or designee. The posted application says site plan review is required for non-residential development, multifamily development or manufactured/mobile home parks, development with two or more buildings per platted lot, and planned development district or specific use provision projects.
5. Pay the permit fee under the city's current fee schedule.
6. Wait for approval or denial. The form includes an office-use approval or denial section, zoning district and land use category review, and payment record.
7. Request all required inspections during construction. The posted permit application says all permits require a final inspection, and the city's 2023 inspection-services RFP says inspection requests are made using city inspection/permitting software, email, or telephone and are to be honored within two business days.
8. Obtain final inspection approval and, when applicable, the Certificate of Occupancy before use or occupancy. The posted form states it is unlawful to use or occupy the building or premises until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

Typical processing time: No public permit issuance turnaround was found. For inspections, the city's 2023 RFP requires inspection requests to be honored within 24 to 48 hours and no later than two business days after request.

Source: Building Official; City of Crockett

General Requirements

The city publicly directs applicants to the Building Official for building/construction, electrical, plumbing, gas, house moving, and fence construction/repair permits. The posted application covers new construction, remodels, additions, accessory buildings, mobile home installation, plumbing-only, electrical-only, mechanical-only, carport/open structure, driveway/patio, and similar work.

Required Documents

• Completed application and fee
• Residential or commercial plans and site plans as listed in the application
• Any additional information requested by city staff

Permit validity

Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 6 months or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months after commencement.

Building code

The city publicly states inspections are required by the adopted Building Code, but the specific code family and edition were not identified in the located public sources.

Owner-builder

The form allows the property owner to apply directly. No separate owner-builder affidavit or exception form was found in the located sources.

Contractor requirements

The application requires contractor information and states separate permits are required for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work. State trade licensing rules still apply.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$50.00

Plan check fee

Commercial and multifamily construction permit with plan review is valuation based, starting at $75.00 for $1.00 to $10,000.00 valuation and scaling upward by bracket.

Permit fee formula

Mixed. Commercial and multifamily permit and inspection fees are valuation based. Residential building permit fees are square-foot based. Many trade permits and special permits are flat fees.

Payment note

The permit application office-use section shows cash, check, and credit card payment fields.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Official; City of Crockett to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• City inspection/permitting software, email, or telephone (other)

Scheduling deadline

Inspection requests are to be honored within two business days.

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, required trade/building inspections during construction as required by the adopted code, final inspection, and Certificate of Occupancy when applicable.

Additional Resources

• Building code: The city publicly states inspections are required by the adopted Building Code, but the specific code family and edition were not identified in the located public sources.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Permit Application
• Permit Fee Schedule
• City Ordinances
• Building Inspection and Plan Review RFP
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Crockett Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Crockett, TX?

The city publicly directs applicants to the Building Official for building/construction, electrical, plumbing, gas, house moving, and fence construction/repair permits. The posted application covers new construction, remodels, additions, accessory buildings, mobile home installation, plumbing-only, electrical-only, mechanical-only, carport/open structure, driveway/patio, and similar work.

How much does a building permit cost in Crockett, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $50.00. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Commercial and multifamily permit and inspection fees are valuation based. Residential building permit fees are square-foot based. Many trade permits and special permits are flat fees.. Plan check fee: Commercial and multifamily construction permit with plan review is valuation based, starting at $75.00 for $1.00 to $10,000.00 valuation and scaling upward by bracket..

How do I apply for a building permit in Crockett, TX?

1. Confirm the property is in the City of Crockett or, if near the edge of town, whether the city asserts ETJ building-department review for the project. 2. Complete the City of Crockett Building Permit Application and sign it. The current posted form is revision dated 01/15/2025. 3. Assemble the required submittal package. Residential applications require the completed form and fee, site plan, building design/materials, and for new residential construction the floor, elevation, structural, foundation, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plans. Commercial projects require the completed form and fee plus site plan, building design/materials, landscape plans, facade/elevations, civil plans if required, asbestos survey for renovation/demolition, and any other information requested by city staff. 4. If the project triggers site plan review, complete that review with the Building Official or designee. The posted application says site plan review is required for non-residential development, multifamily development or manufactured/mobile home parks, development with two or more buildings per platted lot, and planned development district or specific use provision projects. 5. Pay the permit fee under the city's current fee schedule. 6. Wait for approval or denial. The form includes an office-use approval or denial section, zoning district and land use category review, and payment record. 7. Request all required inspections during construction. The posted permit application says all permits require a final inspection, and the city's 2023 inspection-services RFP says inspection requests are made using city inspection/permitting software, email, or telephone and are to be honored within two business days. 8. Obtain final inspection approval and, when applicable, the Certificate of Occupancy before use or occupancy. The posted form states it is unlawful to use or occupy the building or premises until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Crockett, TX?

Typical processing time is No public permit issuance turnaround was found. For inspections, the city's 2023 RFP requires inspection requests to be honored within 24 to 48 hours and no later than two business days after request..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Crockett, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: City inspection/permitting software, email, or telephone. Inspection requests are to be honored within two business days..

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