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

The minimum permit fee is $25 commercial development permit fee. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee in the reviewed commercial development permit ordinance. Plan check fee: No public plan check fee was found..

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

1. Start with City Hall or the City Secretary. That is the city's published administrative contact point for permit-related ordinances and public forms. 2. For commercial development, submit the Commercial Development Permit Application with the $25 development permit fee and the required supporting items listed in Ordinance 03142013-009. 3. Include contractor and subcontractor information, copies of required state licenses, any applicable floodplain information, approved county or state permits, timeline information, utility requirements, and any traffic or erosion-control information required by the ordinance. 4. During construction, provide the city copies of third-party inspections as they are obtained. The ordinance states the city does not perform or require inspections. 5. If a certificate of occupancy is needed, provide a certification letter from a Texas licensed architect or engineer stating the structure complied with city, state, and adopted code requirements and was inspected and approved by that architect or engineer.

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

Typical processing time is No public estimate found..

City Building Permits

Moulton, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Lavaca County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the City of Moulton city limits in Lavaca County. Moulton's public ordinance materials show a narrow commercial development permit program; general building inspection program not verified.

Department: City Secretary / City Hall
Address: 102 S. Main Street, P.O. Box 369, Moulton, TX 77975
Phone: 361-596-4621
Email: citysec@cityofmoulton.com
Website: https://www.cityofmoulton.com/

Application Process

Start with City Hall or the City Secretary. That is the city's published administrative contact point for permit-related ordinances and public forms.
For commercial development, submit the Commercial Development Permit Application with the $25 development permit fee and the required supporting items listed in Ordinance 03142013-009.
Include contractor and subcontractor information, copies of required state licenses, any applicable floodplain information, approved county or state permits, timeline information, utility requirements, and any traffic or erosion-control information required by the ordinance.
During construction, provide the city copies of third-party inspections as they are obtained. The ordinance states the city does not perform or require inspections.
If a certificate of occupancy is needed, provide a certification letter from a Texas licensed architect or engineer stating the structure complied with city, state, and adopted code requirements and was inspected and approved by that architect or engineer.

Typical processing time: No public estimate found.

Source: City Secretary / City Hall

General Requirements

Moulton's publicly posted 2013 ordinance establishes a Commercial Development Permit requirement for commercial development within city limits, broadly defined to include new construction, renovations, or other building involving commercial structures, buildings, or other improvements. No clearly documented city-run general residential building permit program was found in current public sources.

Required Documents

Completed Commercial Development Permit Application
List of contractors and subcontractors with copies of required state licenses
Floodplain information such as elevation certificate or map revisions if applicable
Approved county or state permits
Estimated start and completion dates
Contact information for owners, design staff, contractor and responsible field personnel
Utility requirements
Infrastructure impact information
Erosion control and detention/retention information
Street/highway traffic control plan if applicable

Permit validity: No public validity or expiration rule was found for Moulton's commercial development permit.
Building code: International Plumbing Code as it existed on May 31, 2001; International Building Code 2003 edition; International Residential Code as it existed on May 1, 2001; International Mechanical Code 2003 edition; International Fuel Gas Code 2003 edition; and the state energy code based on the IRC and IECC as they existed on May 1, 2001. Ordinance 02192013-005 amended Chapter 3 and repealed city obligations to administer permits and inspections under those codes.
Owner-builder: No public owner-builder rule sheet was found.
Contractor requirements: Moulton's commercial development permit ordinance requires copies of any state-required contractor licenses. No separate public city contractor registration program was found in the reviewed materials.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $25 commercial development permit fee
Plan check fee: No public plan check fee was found.
Permit fee formula: Flat fee in the reviewed commercial development permit ordinance
Reinspection fee: The ordinance states the city does not perform or require inspections. Noncompliance may be fined up to $50 per week retroactive to the date of failure to comply.
Payment note: No public online payment method for permit fees was found.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City Secretary / City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: No city inspection scheduling method was published because the ordinance states the city does not perform or require inspections. The city requires copies of third-party inspections for commercial development, and a Texas licensed architect or engineer must self-certify compliance if a certificate of occupancy is requested.

Additional Resources

Building code: International Plumbing Code as it existed on May 31, 2001; International Building Code 2003 edition; International Residential Code as it existed on May 1, 2001; International Mechanical Code 2003 edition; International Fuel Gas Code 2003 edition; and the state energy code based on the IRC and IECC as they existed on May 1, 2001. Ordinance 02192013-005 amended Chapter 3 and repealed city obligations to administer permits and inspections under those codes.
Moulton Commercial Development Permit Ordinance
Code of Ordinances
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 Secretary / City Hall before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Moulton Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Moulton, TX?: Moulton's publicly posted 2013 ordinance establishes a Commercial Development Permit requirement for commercial development within city limits, broadly defined to include new construction, renovations, or other building involving commercial structures, buildings, or other improvements. No clearly documented city-run general residential building permit program was found in current public sources.
How much does a building permit cost in Moulton, TX?: The minimum permit fee is $25 commercial development permit fee. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee in the reviewed commercial development permit ordinance. Plan check fee: No public plan check fee was found..
How do I apply for a building permit in Moulton, TX?: 1. Start with City Hall or the City Secretary. That is the city's published administrative contact point for permit-related ordinances and public forms. 2. For commercial development, submit the Commercial Development Permit Application with the $25 development permit fee and the required supporting items listed in Ordinance 03142013-009. 3. Include contractor and subcontractor information, copies of required state licenses, any applicable floodplain information, approved county or state permits, timeline information, utility requirements, and any traffic or erosion-control information required by the ordinance. 4. During construction, provide the city copies of third-party inspections as they are obtained. The ordinance states the city does not perform or require inspections. 5. If a certificate of occupancy is needed, provide a certification letter from a Texas licensed architect or engineer stating the structure complied with city, state, and adopted code requirements and was inspected and approved by that architect or engineer.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Moulton, TX?: Typical processing time is No public estimate found..

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