City Building Permits

Lampasas, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Lampasas County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Lampasas municipal limits.

Department
City of Lampasas Building and Planning
Address
312 E. 3rd Street, Lampasas, TX 76550
Phone
512-556-6831
Website
https://www.lampasas.org/469/Permit-Process

Online Permit Portal

Open Construction Permit Application

Platform: CivicPlus Form Center • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Review city zoning, design criteria, and code information before starting the project.
  2. Submit the construction permit application online or use the posted PDF application.
  3. Include all required project details, contractor information, and plan sets. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
  4. Pay plan review and permit fees as applicable.
  5. After permit issuance, request inspections. Inspection requests must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. for the next business day.
  6. For existing permits on MyPermitNow, continue to use that portal for inspection requests.
  7. Complete the required inspection sequence and obtain final approval and, where applicable, certificate of occupancy.

Source: City of Lampasas Building and Planning

General Requirements

Permits required for new construction, remodels, roofs, storage sheds, accessory structures, carports, fences, driveways, slabs, flatwork, commercial projects, building relocation, mobile home installation, swimming pools, demolition, and separate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Contractor contact information
  • Trade license numbers for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical contractors
  • Digital plans
  • For residential new houses: site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, cross section plan, electrical plan, roof and floor framing, elevations, and REScheck or third-party energy data
  • For commercial new buildings: digital site, civil, landscape, and drainage plans
Building code
2021 International Building Code; 2021 International Fire Code; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code; 2021 International Mechanical Code; 2021 International Plumbing Code; 2021 International Residential Code; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; 2020 National Electric Code; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
Contractor requirements
Application requires plumbing, electrical, and mechanical contractor license numbers.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25
Plan check fee
Residential plan review $75 per application plus engineering and attorney fees if applicable. Commercial plan review is $200 minimum or calculated at building $0.02 per square foot, electrical $0.01 per square foot, plumbing $0.01 per square foot, and mechanical $0.01 per square foot. Additional commercial site plan review fees are $150, $300, or $450 depending on size.
Permit fee formula
New single-family, duplex, apartment, commercial, institutional, and industrial building permits are $0.10 per square foot of foundation excluding porches. Many common remodel/site permits are flat fees. Commercial remodel projects are $5.00 per $1,000 of construction cost with a $25 minimum.
Reinspection fee
Building reinspection is $25 first time and $50 each additional time. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing reinspection fees are $50. Resubmittal of plans is one-half of the plan review fee up to $500. Temporary commercial certificate of occupancy is $150 for 180 days and $300 for a 90-day extension.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Lampasas Building and Planning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Inspection requests must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. for the next business day. Inspections called in before 11:00 a.m. are completed the same day as time permits; later requests are scheduled for the next business day.
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Residential inspection sequence includes temporary power pole, plumbing soils, plumbing yard lines, plumbing waterline/slab, foundations and/or piers, FEMPE, insulation, temporary final, plumbing gas test, public works final, final and certificate of occupancy, plus fence and irrigation/backflow where applicable.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Lampasas Building and Planning before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lampasas Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Lampasas, TX?
Permits required for new construction, remodels, roofs, storage sheds, accessory structures, carports, fences, driveways, slabs, flatwork, commercial projects, building relocation, mobile home installation, swimming pools, demolition, and separate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
How much does a building permit cost in Lampasas, TX?
The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: New single-family, duplex, apartment, commercial, institutional, and industrial building permits are $0.10 per square foot of foundation excluding porches. Many common remodel/site permits are flat fees. Commercial remodel projects are $5.00 per $1,000 of construction cost with a $25 minimum.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review $75 per application plus engineering and attorney fees if applicable. Commercial plan review is $200 minimum or calculated at building $0.02 per square foot, electrical $0.01 per square foot, plumbing $0.01 per square foot, and mechanical $0.01 per square foot. Additional commercial site plan review fees are $150, $300, or $450 depending on size..
How do I apply for a building permit in Lampasas, TX?
1. Review city zoning, design criteria, and code information before starting the project. 2. Submit the construction permit application online or use the posted PDF application. 3. Include all required project details, contractor information, and plan sets. Incomplete applications will not be processed. 4. Pay plan review and permit fees as applicable. 5. After permit issuance, request inspections. Inspection requests must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. for the next business day. 6. For existing permits on MyPermitNow, continue to use that portal for inspection requests. 7. Complete the required inspection sequence and obtain final approval and, where applicable, certificate of occupancy.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Lampasas, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall, MyPermitNow portal. Inspection requests must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. for the next business day. Inspections called in before 11:00 a.m. are completed the same day as time permits; later requests are scheduled for the next business day..

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