City Building Permits

Booker, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Lipscomb County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the City of Booker (Lipscomb County portion only; Booker spans Lipscomb and Ochiltree counties; parcel-level jurisdiction should be verified near the county line).

Department
City of Booker; Planning & Inspections
Address
222 S Main Street, Booker, TX 79005
Phone
806-658-4579
Website
https://bookertx.net/

Application Process

  1. Confirm the property is inside Booker city limits and, if near the county line, verify the parcel is in the Lipscomb County portion of Booker.
  2. Contact Booker City Hall or the City Secretary before starting work.
  3. Download any posted form if available, or request the needed residential or commercial permit form directly from the city by phone.
  4. Submit the city-requested application materials directly to Booker.
  5. Coordinate any required inspections with the city's Planning & Inspections function.

Source: City of Booker; Planning & Inspections

General Requirements

All new construction requires a building permit, per the city's building-permit page.

Required Documents

  • City permit form for the relevant residential or commercial project

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Booker; Planning & Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 806-658-4579 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: The city's Planning & Inspections function schedules and conducts building inspections.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Booker; Planning & Inspections before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Booker Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Booker, TX?
All new construction requires a building permit, per the city's building-permit page.
How do I apply for a building permit in Booker, TX?
1. Confirm the property is inside Booker city limits and, if near the county line, verify the parcel is in the Lipscomb County portion of Booker. 2. Contact Booker City Hall or the City Secretary before starting work. 3. Download any posted form if available, or request the needed residential or commercial permit form directly from the city by phone. 4. Submit the city-requested application materials directly to Booker. 5. Coordinate any required inspections with the city's Planning & Inspections function.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Booker, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: 806-658-4579.

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