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

The minimum permit fee is $5.00 for plumbing, gas, and drainage permits. Fees are calculated as: General building permit fees are set by city council and kept on file in the office of the city secretary. No current public fee table was located online.. Plan check fee: Not publicly available.

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

1. Obtain the applicable permit form from the city's Permit Forms page. The city publishes commercial permit, residential permit, certificate of occupancy, contractor verification, and ADA/asbestos forms. 2. Submit the application to the city's Inspections & Code Enforcement function. The city code requires plans of the proposed work, a statement of materials, and location information to be submitted to the code enforcement officer before work begins. 3. For new commercial construction, multiple dwellings, and duplexes, obtain City Council approval before permit issuance as required by Section 3.02.001(a). 4. For plumbing, gas, or drainage work, file the permit application with the city secretary as required by Section 3.02.002. 5. After permit issuance, proceed with inspections and any certificate of occupancy requirements applicable to the project.

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

Typical processing time is No public estimate found..

City Building Permits

Shiner, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Lavaca County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the City of Shiner city limits in Lavaca County.

Department: Inspections & Code Enforcement
Address: 802 N Avenue E, Shiner, TX 77984
Phone: 361-594-3362
Website: https://www.shinertexas.gov/inspections-code-enforcement

Application Process

Obtain the applicable permit form from the city's Permit Forms page. The city publishes commercial permit, residential permit, certificate of occupancy, contractor verification, and ADA/asbestos forms.
Submit the application to the city's Inspections & Code Enforcement function. The city code requires plans of the proposed work, a statement of materials, and location information to be submitted to the code enforcement officer before work begins.
For new commercial construction, multiple dwellings, and duplexes, obtain City Council approval before permit issuance as required by Section 3.02.001(a).
For plumbing, gas, or drainage work, file the permit application with the city secretary as required by Section 3.02.002.
After permit issuance, proceed with inspections and any certificate of occupancy requirements applicable to the project.

Typical processing time: No public estimate found.

Source: Inspections & Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Shiner's code requires a permit before a wall, structure, sidewalk, building, or part thereof is built, enlarged, altered, moved into the city, or moved within the city. It also requires permits before installation or alteration of plumbing, gas, or drainage systems.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Plan of the proposed work
Statement of the material to be used
Location information
Formal application describing the property, type of building or improvement, number of stories, construction materials, ownership, chimneys and flues, entrances, roof type, and estimated cost
Contractor verification form
Commercial ADA/asbestos form if applicable
Commercial certificate of occupancy form if applicable

Permit validity: No public permit expiration rule was found in the reviewed Shiner materials.
Building code: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, and 2018 International Fire Code, with a local amendment to IRC sprinkler requirements.
Owner-builder: No public owner-builder rule sheet was found.
Contractor requirements: No separate city contractor license requirement was identified in the reviewed Shiner pages. The public permit-forms page does publish a contractor verification form.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $5.00 for plumbing, gas, and drainage permits
Plan check fee: Not publicly available
Permit fee formula: General building permit fees are set by city council and kept on file in the office of the city secretary. No current public fee table was located online.
Penalty (no permit): Violations are punishable under Section 1.01.009 of the city code.
Payment note: No public permit-payment instructions were found.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Inspections & Code Enforcement 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 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Public code confirms permit issuance precedes work and plumbing, gas, and drainage work must be inspected and passed after completion. The city did not publish a fuller public inspection sequence on the reviewed pages.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, and 2018 International Fire Code, with a local amendment to IRC sprinkler requirements.
Shiner Code of Ordinances - Permits
Shiner Code of Ordinances - Inspections
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 Inspections & Code Enforcement before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shiner Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Shiner, TX?: Shiner's code requires a permit before a wall, structure, sidewalk, building, or part thereof is built, enlarged, altered, moved into the city, or moved within the city. It also requires permits before installation or alteration of plumbing, gas, or drainage systems.
How much does a building permit cost in Shiner, TX?: The minimum permit fee is $5.00 for plumbing, gas, and drainage permits. Fees are calculated as: General building permit fees are set by city council and kept on file in the office of the city secretary. No current public fee table was located online.. Plan check fee: Not publicly available.
How do I apply for a building permit in Shiner, TX?: 1. Obtain the applicable permit form from the city's Permit Forms page. The city publishes commercial permit, residential permit, certificate of occupancy, contractor verification, and ADA/asbestos forms. 2. Submit the application to the city's Inspections & Code Enforcement function. The city code requires plans of the proposed work, a statement of materials, and location information to be submitted to the code enforcement officer before work begins. 3. For new commercial construction, multiple dwellings, and duplexes, obtain City Council approval before permit issuance as required by Section 3.02.001(a). 4. For plumbing, gas, or drainage work, file the permit application with the city secretary as required by Section 3.02.002. 5. After permit issuance, proceed with inspections and any certificate of occupancy requirements applicable to the project.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Shiner, TX?: Typical processing time is No public estimate found..

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