City Building Permits
Deport, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Deport, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Deport extends into Lamar and Red River Counties. This section addresses only the Lamar County portion of Deport; verify parcel county and city-limit status before relying on city requirements.
- Department
- City of Deport
- Address
- 201 Main Street, Deport, TX 75435
- Phone
- 903-652-3875
Application Process
- Contact City Hall before work to confirm whether the project needs a building, plumbing, electrical, demolition, or certificate of occupancy approval.
- Submit application materials directly to the city. No public online application or step-by-step intake instructions were found.
- Pay the applicable permit fee under Ordinance No. 2025-0623-02.
- Obtain city permit approval before starting work.
- Arrange city inspections as required by the adopted code program and obtain certificate of occupancy if applicable.
Source: City of Deport
General Requirements
The city has adopted building, plumbing, and electrical codes and maintains permit fees for commercial building permits, single-family permits, electrical permits, plumbing permits, demolition permits, and certificates of occupancy. The city website does not publish a fuller trigger list, so public guidance is thinner than Blossom or Paris.
- Building code
- Ordinance No. 2024-0422, adopted April 22, 2024, adopts the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Plumbing Code, and the 2017 International Electrical Code.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration administrative fee is $25.00 per year for bond and insured contractors.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Electrical permit $25.00; plumbing permit $25.00; demolition permit $25.00; certificate of occupancy $50.00
- Permit fee formula
- Single-family dwelling permits are square-foot based at $0.68 per gross square foot for new construction and for additions/alterations affecting area. Multi-family permits are calculated at $520.00 per unit including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fees. Commercial building permit fees are marked pending in the fee ordinance.
- Reinspection fee
- $150.00 each
- Penalty (no permit)
- Investigation for work performed without required permit $50.00
- Payment note
- Credit card use fee $3.00 is listed in the city fee ordinance.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Deport to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Contact City Hall (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Ordinance No. 2024-0422, adopted April 22, 2024, adopts the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Plumbing Code, and the 2017 International Electrical Code.
- City Ordinances
- International Building Codes
- Approved City Fees Ordinance
- License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Deport before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deport Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Deport, TX?
- The city has adopted building, plumbing, and electrical codes and maintains permit fees for commercial building permits, single-family permits, electrical permits, plumbing permits, demolition permits, and certificates of occupancy. The city website does not publish a fuller trigger list, so public guidance is thinner than Blossom or Paris.
- How much does a building permit cost in Deport, TX?
- The minimum permit fee is Electrical permit $25.00; plumbing permit $25.00; demolition permit $25.00; certificate of occupancy $50.00. Fees are calculated as: Single-family dwelling permits are square-foot based at $0.68 per gross square foot for new construction and for additions/alterations affecting area. Multi-family permits are calculated at $520.00 per unit including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fees. Commercial building permit fees are marked pending in the fee ordinance..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Deport, TX?
- 1. Contact City Hall before work to confirm whether the project needs a building, plumbing, electrical, demolition, or certificate of occupancy approval. 2. Submit application materials directly to the city. No public online application or step-by-step intake instructions were found. 3. Pay the applicable permit fee under Ordinance No. 2025-0623-02. 4. Obtain city permit approval before starting work. 5. Arrange city inspections as required by the adopted code program and obtain certificate of occupancy if applicable.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Deport, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact City Hall.
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