Blossom, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Blossom; Building Permits and Inspections

Street address

1240 W. Front St., Blossom, TX 75416

Phone

903-982-5900

cityofblossom@blossomtel.com

Coverage

Incorporated Town of Blossom. This section covers work inside Blossom city limits in Lamar County.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Building Permit Form PDF ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Blossom

Required for all new construction or reconstruction; enlargement of weight-bearing walls or roofs; plumbing expansions or repairs where a section of plumbing or drain line is cut, removed, or replaced; and electrical expansion or updating.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found. The public form instead identifies the work categories that do require permits.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Address of work
Contractor/builder name, address, phone, and signature
Owner name, address, phone, and signature
Project type
Square footage
Fee payment

Building code: Ordinance No. 21-11 adopts the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code with appendices, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fire Code, and 2018 Electrical Code.
Permit validity: Permit is good for 180 days and becomes void unless construction has begun.
Owner-builder: Owner signature line appears on the city form.
Contractor requirements: No city contractor license requirement was identified in the public materials reviewed.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Download and complete the City of Blossom building permit form.
02

Submit contractor and owner information, project type, square footage, and permit fee payment to the city.
03

Obtain the permit before starting new construction, reconstruction, qualifying plumbing work, or electrical expansion/updating.
04

Schedule required inspections in the listed sequence: plumbing rough-in, foundation, framing/electrical rough-in/plumbing top-out/HVAC duct work, final, and any added utility or follow-up inspections.
05

Receive final inspection approval and certificate of occupancy before occupying the structure.

Source: City of Blossom; Building Permits and Inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Blossom building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Single-family $50; multi-family $150; commercial $300; accessory buildings $50

Permit fee formula

Single-family: $50 minimum plus $0.45 per square foot above 500 square feet, max $2,000. Multi-family: $150 minimum plus $0.45 per square foot above 1,000 square feet, max $2,500. Commercial: $300 minimum plus $0.45 per square foot above 500 square feet, max $3,000. Accessory buildings: $50 up to 750 square feet, $75 for 750-1500 square feet, $100 over 1,500 square feet.

Reinspection fee

$50 per residential structure and $50 per commercial structure, with separate fees for each separate multi-family or commercial unit.

Form shows check or cash.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Contact the city for inspections (phone)

Typical sequence: Plumbing rough-in; foundation; seconds after framing, electrical rough-in, plumbing top-out, and HVAC duct work and before concealment; final inspection; utility-provider inspection if needed; customer service inspection from the City of Blossom.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Blossom permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Blossom, TX? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Blossom, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in Blossom, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Single-family $50; multi-family $150; commercial $300; accessory buildings $50. Fees are calculated as: Single-family: $50 minimum plus $0.45 per square foot above 500 square feet, max $2,000. Multi-family: $150 minimum plus $0.45 per square foot above 1,000 square feet, max $2,500. Commercial: $300 minimum plus $0.45 per square foot above 500 square feet, max $3,000. Accessory buildings: $50 up to 750 square feet, $75 for 750-1500 square feet, $100 over 1,500 square feet..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Blossom, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Blossom, TX, follow these steps: 1. Download and complete the City of Blossom building permit form. 2. Submit contractor and owner information, project type, square footage, and permit fee payment to the city. 3. Obtain the permit before starting new construction, reconstruction, qualifying plumbing work, or electrical expansion/updating. 4. Schedule required inspections in the listed sequence: plumbing rough-in, foundation, framing/electrical rough-in/plumbing top-out/HVAC duct work, final, and any added utility or follow-up inspections. 5. Receive final inspection approval and certificate of occupancy before occupying the structure.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Blossom, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Blossom, TX via: Contact the city for inspections.

last verified April 2026 source City of Blossom; Building Permits and Inspections ↗ entry id permits/texas/lamar/blossom-city

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Blossom; Building Permits and Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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Other jurisdictions in Lamar County.