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City of Normangee

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

Min. permit fee
$25
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Normangee, Texas

Street address
107 Main Street, Normangee, TX 77871
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of Normangee (Leon County portion only; verify jurisdiction near the county line).
Online portal
City Ordinances
WordPress city website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Normangee

No HUD-code manufactured home may be located in the city without first obtaining a permit for use of a manufactured home as a dwelling. Mobile homes are prohibited, except lawful existing mobile homes already in place before the ordinance.

Note: No public general exempt-work list was found. The ordinance is project-specific to manufactured homes.

Required documents
  • Manufactured-home permit application
  • Name, phone number, and residence address of applicant
  • Exact location and legal description of the site
  • Year, serial number, make, and size of the HUD-code manufactured home
  • Photographs of the inside and outside of the home
  • Application fee
Building code
Manufactured-home ordinance requires compliance with HUD and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs standards for manufactured housing.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Manufactured-home permit applications: within five business days of receipt by the City Secretary

  1. 01
    Verify that the parcel is inside the Normangee city limits and specifically in the Leon County portion if the tract is near the county line.
  2. 02
    Determine whether the project is the placement of a HUD-code manufactured home or another project for which direct city confirmation is needed.
  3. 03
    For a manufactured home, obtain the city's Application for Permit for Use of a Manufactured Home as a Dwelling.
  4. 04
    Complete all fields on the application, including applicant information, exact location and legal description, year model, serial number, make, and size.
  5. 05
    Submit the application, the $25.00 application fee, and photographs of the inside and outside of the manufactured home to the city.
  6. 06
    Wait for city review. The permit form says applications will be approved or denied within five business days of receipt by the City Secretary.
  7. 07
    If approved, obtain the permit before locating the manufactured home and comply with the city's site, skirting, tie-down, and utility-connection requirements.
  8. 08
    If the parcel is in a flood hazard area, also coordinate with the city floodplain administrator before development begins.

Typical processing time: Manufactured-home permit applications: within five business days of receipt by the City Secretary

Source: City of Normangee, Texas ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Normangee building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25
02
Permit fee formula
Flat fee for manufactured-home permit application
03
Penalty (no permit)
$500

Ordinance states the application fee is submitted with the application; ordinance text says fee by check or money order.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • City review is built into the manufactured-home permit process (in-person)

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: site approval by a city representative, review by the mayor, permit issuance by the City Secretary, utility connection allowed only after meeting skirting and tie-down requirements.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Normangee permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Normangee, TX?
No HUD-code manufactured home may be located in the city without first obtaining a permit for use of a manufactured home as a dwelling. Mobile homes are prohibited, except lawful existing mobile homes already in place before the ordinance.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Normangee, TX?
Building permit fees in Normangee, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee for manufactured-home permit application.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Normangee, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Normangee, TX, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the parcel is inside the Normangee city limits and specifically in the Leon County portion if the tract is near the county line. 2. Determine whether the project is the placement of a HUD-code manufactured home or another project for which direct city confirmation is needed. 3. For a manufactured home, obtain the city's Application for Permit for Use of a Manufactured Home as a Dwelling. 4. Complete all fields on the application, including applicant information, exact location and legal description, year model, serial number, make, and size. 5. Submit the application, the $25.00 application fee, and photographs of the inside and outside of the manufactured home to the city. 6. Wait for city review. The permit form says applications will be approved or denied within five business days of receipt by the City Secretary. 7. If approved, obtain the permit before locating the manufactured home and comply with the city's site, skirting, tie-down, and utility-connection requirements. 8. If the parcel is in a flood hazard area, also coordinate with the city floodplain administrator before development begins.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Normangee, TX?
Building permit processing times in Normangee, TX typically run Manufactured-home permit applications: within five business days of receipt by the City Secretary. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Normangee, TX?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Normangee, TX via: City review is built into the manufactured-home permit process.
last verified April 2026 source City of Normangee, Texas ↗ entry id permits/texas/leon/normangee-city

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Normangee, Texas before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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