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City of Deport

How to apply for a building permit in City of Deport, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Deport

Street address
201 Main Street, Deport, TX 75435
Phone
903-652-3875
Email
secretary@cityofdeport.org
Coverage
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.
Website
Department website
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Deport

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.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found.

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.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact City Hall before work to confirm whether the project needs a building, plumbing, electrical, demolition, or certificate of occupancy approval.
  2. 02
    Submit application materials directly to the city. No public online application or step-by-step intake instructions were found.
  3. 03
    Pay the applicable permit fee under Ordinance No. 2025-0623-02.
  4. 04
    Obtain city permit approval before starting work.
  5. 05
    Arrange city inspections as required by the adopted code program and obtain certificate of occupancy if applicable.

Source: City of Deport ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Deport building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Electrical permit $25.00; plumbing permit $25.00; demolition permit $25.00; certificate of occupancy $50.00
02
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.
03
Reinspection fee
$150.00 each
04
Penalty (no permit)
Investigation for work performed without required permit $50.00

Credit card use fee $3.00 is listed in the city fee ordinance.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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.
§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Deport permits

01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Deport, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Deport, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Deport, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Deport, TX, follow these steps: 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.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Deport, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Deport, TX via: Contact City Hall.
last verified April 2026 source City of Deport ↗ entry id permits/texas/lamar/deport-city
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Deport before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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