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City of Groesbeck

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

Min. permit fee
$30
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Groesbeck Code Enforcement

Street address
317 W. Navasota St., Groesbeck, TX 76642
Coverage
Incorporated City of Groesbeck only.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Groesbeck

Building permits required for residential and commercial new construction, remodeling, portable buildings, manufactured homes, move-ins, demolition, repairs, house leveling, roofing, fences, driveways, sidewalks, pools, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, fire alarm, sprinkler systems, signs, and burn permits.

Building code
International Building Code 2018 (effective January 1, 2018)
Contractor requirements
Licensed electrician and licensed plumber may be required depending on the work item.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact Code Enforcement at 317 W. Navasota St., 254-729-3293, or codeenforcement@cityofgroesbeck.com.
  2. 02
    Determine permit type and applicable fee using the published permit-fee sheet.
  3. 03
    Submit permit materials directly to Code Enforcement.
  4. 04
    After permit issuance, request required inspections through Code Enforcement.
  5. 05
    For occupancy changes, schedule an occupancy inspection before move-in.

Source: City of Groesbeck Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Groesbeck building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$30
02
Permit fee formula
Residential new construction or remodeling: $200 base plus $0.09 per sq. ft.; Commercial new construction or remodeling: $300 base plus $0.15 per sq. ft.; Carports, decks, porches, storage buildings: $0.09 per sq. ft. or $30 minimum
03
Reinspection fee
$30 for each follow-up occupancy inspection after first two inspections

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 254-729-3293 (phone)
  • Code Enforcement Office (in-person)
  • codeenforcement@cityofgroesbeck.com (email)

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, then trade or building inspections as applicable, then occupancy inspection before move-in.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Groesbeck permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Groesbeck, TX?
Building permits required for residential and commercial new construction, remodeling, portable buildings, manufactured homes, move-ins, demolition, repairs, house leveling, roofing, fences, driveways, sidewalks, pools, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, fire alarm, sprinkler systems, signs, and burn permits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Groesbeck, TX?
Building permit fees in Groesbeck, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $30. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction or remodeling: $200 base plus $0.09 per sq. ft.; Commercial new construction or remodeling: $300 base plus $0.15 per sq. ft.; Carports, decks, porches, storage buildings: $0.09 per sq. ft. or $30 minimum.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Groesbeck, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Groesbeck, TX, follow these steps: 1. Contact Code Enforcement at 317 W. Navasota St., 254-729-3293, or codeenforcement@cityofgroesbeck.com. 2. Determine permit type and applicable fee using the published permit-fee sheet. 3. Submit permit materials directly to Code Enforcement. 4. After permit issuance, request required inspections through Code Enforcement. 5. For occupancy changes, schedule an occupancy inspection before move-in.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Groesbeck, TX?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Groesbeck, TX via: 254-729-3293, Code Enforcement Office, codeenforcement@cityofgroesbeck.com.
last verified April 2026 source City of Groesbeck Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/texas/limestone/groesbeck

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Groesbeck Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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