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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Mexia
All construction activities in the city require a permit through the Building Department.
Children's playhouse or tree fort up to 50 sq. ft.
Appliance replacement using plug-in devices
Bathroom fixture repair or replacement without piping alterations
Simple non-structural deck repairs
Driveway resurfacing in the same footprint with no land disturbance
Interior work limited to painting, tiling, carpeting, or trim work
Water-heater replacement
Ductwork replacement
Garage door repair or replacement
Minor roof-cover repairs
Retaining walls less than 48 inches
Fence work unless the fence is 8 feet or taller
Tree removal on residential and commercial property
- Exempt Children's playhouse or tree fort up to 50 sq. ft.
- Exempt Appliance replacement using plug-in devices
- Exempt Bathroom fixture repair or replacement without piping alterations
- Exempt Simple non-structural deck repairs
- Exempt Driveway resurfacing in the same footprint with no land disturbance
- Exempt Interior work limited to painting, tiling, carpeting, or trim work
- Exempt Water-heater replacement
- Exempt Ductwork replacement
- Exempt Garage door repair or replacement
- Exempt Minor roof-cover repairs
- Exempt Retaining walls less than 48 inches
- Exempt Fence work unless the fence is 8 feet or taller
- Exempt Tree removal on residential and commercial property
Required documents
- Project address
- Owner and contractor information
- Description of work
- Permit-specific information
- Building code
- City-adopted codes and ordinances (specific edition not confirmed in public sources)
- Owner-builder
- Electrical and plumbing work may only be performed by the homeowner when the property is listed on the tax rolls as the homeowner's homestead.
- Contractor requirements
- HVAC and manufactured-home installation must be performed by registered and state-licensed contractors. Trade permit forms require contractor license information where applicable.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm permit need using the city permit checklist or by calling the Building Department.
- 02 Apply through the iWorQ online permits portal or complete the applicable PDF permit application.
- 03 Submit required plans and supporting documents.
- 04 Pay permit fees under the master fee schedule, including the required technology fee.
- 05 Obtain permit approval before starting work.
- 06 Request inspections through the Building Department as work progresses.
- 07 Obtain certificate of occupancy when required.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective May 1, 2025
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50
02
Permit fee formula
Residential living area $0.25 per sq. ft. plus $50 minimum; Accessory garages or carports $0.15 per sq. ft. when purchased with building permit; Commercial first 50,000 sq. ft. at $0.12 per sq. ft.; All permits include $10 technology fee
03
Reinspection fee
$50 for building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical reinspections generally; $200 for after-hours inspections (first two hours)
04
Penalty (no permit)
Double the original permit fee for work performed without obtaining a permit
Online payment portal available at https://secure.go2gov.net/pay/public/mexia/welcome.faces
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective May 1, 2025) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building Department (phone)
- iWorQ Portal (online)
Typical sequence: Permit issuance, trade or building inspections during work, then certificate of occupancy when applicable for business occupancy.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Mexia permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Mexia, TX? ▸
All construction activities in the city require a permit through the Building Department.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Mexia, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Mexia, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50. Fees are calculated as: Residential living area $0.25 per sq. ft. plus $50 minimum; Accessory garages or carports $0.15 per sq. ft. when purchased with building permit; Commercial first 50,000 sq. ft. at $0.12 per sq. ft.; All permits include $10 technology fee.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Mexia, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Mexia, TX, follow these steps: 1. Confirm permit need using the city permit checklist or by calling the Building Department. 2. Apply through the iWorQ online permits portal or complete the applicable PDF permit application. 3. Submit required plans and supporting documents. 4. Pay permit fees under the master fee schedule, including the required technology fee. 5. Obtain permit approval before starting work. 6. Request inspections through the Building Department as work progresses. 7. Obtain certificate of occupancy when required.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Mexia, TX? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Mexia, TX. The following work is generally exempt: Children's playhouse or tree fort up to 50 sq. ft.; Appliance replacement using plug-in devices; Bathroom fixture repair or replacement without piping alterations; Simple non-structural deck repairs; Driveway resurfacing in the same footprint with no land disturbance; Interior work limited to painting, tiling, carpeting, or trim work; Water-heater replacement; Ductwork replacement; Garage door repair or replacement; Minor roof-cover repairs; Retaining walls less than 48 inches; Fence work unless the fence is 8 feet or taller; Tree removal on residential and commercial property. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Mexia, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mexia, TX via: Building Department, iWorQ Portal.
last verified April 2026
source City of Mexia Building Department ↗
entry id permits/texas/limestone/mexia
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Mexia Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.