Kerrville, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Kerrville limits. Note: U.S. Census data lists Kerrville city as only partly in Kerr County; parcel-level county verification matters near the county line. This data covers the Kerr County portion only.

Department

Building Division

Address

200 Sidney Baker Street North, Kerrville, TX 78028

Phone

(830) 258-1514

Website

https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1380/Building-Permits/1000

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Kerrville city limits. If near the county line, verify it is in the Kerr County portion.
2. Review the city's Building Permits, Applications and Forms page and gather the correct application packet. Forms include: commercial, multifamily, new single-family/two-family residential, remodels and additions, trade permits, sign permits, tear-down permits, irrigation permits, homestead permits, and contractor registrations.
3. Submit permit application and plans through MyGovernmentOnline or in-person with the Building Division. Review posted plan review requirements for site plans and residential building plans.
4. Pay permit and plan review fees. Plan review is 50% of the permit fee per city fee schedule.
5. Post the permit, request inspections, and complete the required inspection sequence. Building Division publishes an inspections hotline. City budget materials state next-day inspection requests were being met.
6. Obtain final approval before occupancy or use as required by the adopted city code program.

Typical processing time: City budget document: 100% of commercial and residential permits reviewed within 10 days. Later city budget snippet reports plan review completed on average of 6.14 business days.

Source: Building Division

General Requirements

Kerrville publishes a broad Building Permits, Applications and Forms library covering residential, commercial, multifamily, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, sign, tear-down, temporary utility, and homestead permit activity, confirming a general city building-permit program.

Required Documents

• Applicable permit application form
• Residential or commercial plans as required by posted plan review checklists
• Site plan where applicable
• Contractor registration materials for applicable trade or contractor class
• Additional supporting documentation required by the city's application packet for the permit type

Permit validity

No public city webpage clearly stated a permit-expiration rule in reviewed source set.

Building code

Kerrville publishes a Construction Requirements page with posted Section 1 - Adopted Codes document. Reviewed source set supports modern adopted-code program tied to Building Division permitting, but exact code-edition list was not fully readable.

Owner-builder

Kerrville posts a Homestead Permits form, indicating an owner-occupant permitting path exists. No public owner-builder rule summary located in reviewed source set.

Contractor requirements

Kerrville posts contractor applications and renewals for general contractors, and registration applications for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and irrigation contractors. State-licensed trades should expect registration using posted forms.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$190 for project value from $1 to $6,250

Plan check fee

50% of permit fee

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based building permit schedule by project valuation tiers

Payment note

Kerrville's permit page includes a Pay Online link associated with permit workflow. Confirm accepted payment methods with Building Division for in-person filings.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Inspections Hotline: (830) 258-1180 (phone)
• MyGovernmentOnline (online)

Scheduling deadline

City budget materials state next-day inspection requests were being met.

Inspection hours

Building Division office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: No single city webpage published the full inspection sequence in reviewed source set. Permit applicants should expect inspection sequencing tied to permit type and posted plan-review requirements.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Kerrville publishes a Construction Requirements page with posted Section 1 - Adopted Codes document. Reviewed source set supports modern adopted-code program tied to Building Division permitting, but exact code-edition list was not fully readable.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Owner-builder rules: View rules
• Building Permits, Applications and Forms
• Building Division Directory
• Construction Requirements
• Development Services FAQ
• GIS Portal
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Kerrville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Kerrville, TX?

Kerrville publishes a broad Building Permits, Applications and Forms library covering residential, commercial, multifamily, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, sign, tear-down, temporary utility, and homestead permit activity, confirming a general city building-permit program.

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

The minimum permit fee is $190 for project value from $1 to $6,250. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based building permit schedule by project valuation tiers. Plan check fee: 50% of permit fee.

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

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Kerrville city limits. If near the county line, verify it is in the Kerr County portion. 2. Review the city's Building Permits, Applications and Forms page and gather the correct application packet. Forms include: commercial, multifamily, new single-family/two-family residential, remodels and additions, trade permits, sign permits, tear-down permits, irrigation permits, homestead permits, and contractor registrations. 3. Submit permit application and plans through MyGovernmentOnline or in-person with the Building Division. Review posted plan review requirements for site plans and residential building plans. 4. Pay permit and plan review fees. Plan review is 50% of the permit fee per city fee schedule. 5. Post the permit, request inspections, and complete the required inspection sequence. Building Division publishes an inspections hotline. City budget materials state next-day inspection requests were being met. 6. Obtain final approval before occupancy or use as required by the adopted city code program.

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

Typical processing time is City budget document: 100% of commercial and residential permits reviewed within 10 days. Later city budget snippet reports plan review completed on average of 6.14 business days..

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Inspections Hotline: (830) 258-1180, MyGovernmentOnline. City budget materials state next-day inspection requests were being met..

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