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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Borger
Building permits are required for new single-family residential construction, residential additions, new commercial construction, commercial additions, residential remodels, apartment renovations, commercial remodeling, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, driveway or right-of-way work, fence permits, and roofing work.
Note: No public city-authored exempt-work list was found in the sources reviewed.
Required documents
- Building permit application
- Residential plot plan for residential building permits
- Two sets of plans and specifications for commercial buildings, public buildings, and new residences
- Site plan form where full plans are not required
- TAS/Architectural Barriers project number for commercial projects over $50,000
- Contractor registration materials if a contractor is applying
- Building code
- City of Borger Building Code. The Building Standards Commission recommends adoption and revision of the building codes.
- Permit validity
- Roofing permits are valid for 60 days and become invalid if work does not commence within 60 days. No universal public expiration rule was located for all Borger building permits.
- Owner-builder
- Homeowner affidavit required for work done by the owner in the owner's legal residence of record. The homeowner affidavit states the owner may not have obtained or held permits within the prior two-year period at 3 different addresses.
- Contractor requirements
- Annual contractor registration is required. Borger requires proof of general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $300,000. Electrical contractors must provide Texas electrical contractor and electrical license information. Plumbing contractors must provide Texas responsible plumbers license information. Mechanical contractors must provide Texas A/C license information. Irrigation contractors must provide Texas irrigation license information.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Building permit application must be submitted at least 24 hours before issuance. No broader city plan-review turnaround was publicly posted.
- 01 Confirm permit scope with Planning and Development. The city publishes building, roofing, contractor-registration, zoning, plat, and development application forms.
- 02 Submit the appropriate application to Planning and Development before work starts. Building permit form states applications must be submitted 24 hours prior to issuance.
- 03 Include the required plans and attachments. Building permit form requires 2 sets of plans and specifications for commercial buildings, public buildings, and new residences; projects not requiring full plans must attach a city site plan form.
- 04 For commercial projects over $50,000, include Texas Architectural Barriers Act information and a full set of construction documents.
- 05 If the applicant is a contractor, complete annual contractor registration and provide the required insurance and state trade-license documents for the applicable trade.
- 06 Pay permit, plan review, and technology fees from the current city fee schedule.
- 07 Arrange required inspections with Planning and Development. City forms state the applicant is responsible for requesting inspections.
- 08 Receive final approval and, where applicable, the certificate of occupancy after inspections and code compliance are complete.
Typical processing time: Building permit application must be submitted at least 24 hours before issuance. No broader city plan-review turnaround was publicly posted.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective Verify current date on fee schedule
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50-$250 depending on work type
02
Plan check fee
Residential new construction/additions: $75 per structure; Commercial new construction/additions: $250 plus $0.10/sq ft over 3,000 sq ft
03
Permit fee formula
New single-family residential/additions: $0.15/sq ft (minimum $100); New commercial/additions: $0.20/sq ft (minimum $250); Residential remodel: $0.10/sq ft; Apartment renovations: $75/unit; Commercial remodeling: $0.003 per estimated value
04
Trade permit fee
Varies by trade; electrical, plumbing, mechanical remodel permits use flat fees plus technology fees
05
Reinspection fee
$40-$100 per inspection (after-hours: $100/hour); Electrical, mechanical, plumbing reinspection: $50 each
06
Penalty (no permit)
Work without permit, first offense: 2x permit fee plus $250 administrative fee; Second and later offense: 3x permit fee plus $500 administrative fee and municipal court charges
The applicant is responsible for all fees and charges applicable to the application. Technology fees apply to multiple permit types.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Verify current date on fee schedule) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (806) 273-0908 (phone)
Typical sequence: Required inspections are included with new residential and new commercial permits. Plan review, then inspections, then final approval and certificate of occupancy where applicable.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Borger permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Borger, TX? ▸
Building permits are required for new single-family residential construction, residential additions, new commercial construction, commercial additions, residential remodels, apartment renovations, commercial remodeling, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, driveway or right-of-way work, fence permits, and roofing work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Borger, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Borger, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50-$250 depending on work type. Fees are calculated as: New single-family residential/additions: $0.15/sq ft (minimum $100); New commercial/additions: $0.20/sq ft (minimum $250); Residential remodel: $0.10/sq ft; Apartment renovations: $75/unit; Commercial remodeling: $0.003 per estimated value. Plan check fee: Residential new construction/additions: $75 per structure; Commercial new construction/additions: $250 plus $0.10/sq ft over 3,000 sq ft.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Borger, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Borger, TX, follow these steps: 1. Confirm permit scope with Planning and Development. The city publishes building, roofing, contractor-registration, zoning, plat, and development application forms. 2. Submit the appropriate application to Planning and Development before work starts. Building permit form states applications must be submitted 24 hours prior to issuance. 3. Include the required plans and attachments. Building permit form requires 2 sets of plans and specifications for commercial buildings, public buildings, and new residences; projects not requiring full plans must attach a city site plan form. 4. For commercial projects over $50,000, include Texas Architectural Barriers Act information and a full set of construction documents. 5. If the applicant is a contractor, complete annual contractor registration and provide the required insurance and state trade-license documents for the applicable trade. 6. Pay permit, plan review, and technology fees from the current city fee schedule. 7. Arrange required inspections with Planning and Development. City forms state the applicant is responsible for requesting inspections. 8. Receive final approval and, where applicable, the certificate of occupancy after inspections and code compliance are complete.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Borger, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Borger, TX typically run Building permit application must be submitted at least 24 hours before issuance. No broader city plan-review turnaround was publicly posted.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Borger, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Borger, TX via: (806) 273-0908.
last verified April 2026
source Department of Planning and Development ↗
entry id permits/texas/hutchinson/borger
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Department of Planning and Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.