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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Sunrise Beach Village
Sunrise Beach Village requires development permits for new residence or business structure construction, demolition, clearing/grading, pools, accessory structures, septic system installation or modification, fencing, culvert/driveway installation, boat docks, right-of-way cut/bore work, solar panel installation, and remodel/renovation/addition work.
Note: No public exempt-work list was found in reviewed city sources.
Required documents
- Applicant information
- Project description
- Subcontractor information
- Fee worksheet
- Item submittal checklist
- Proof of property ownership
- Recorded plat or survey
- Plans complying with adopted building, energy, fuel gas, fire and safety codes
- Floodplain materials where applicable
- Building code
- Sunrise Beach's adopted building, energy, fuel gas, fire and safety codes and ordinances (specific editions not clearly readable in public sources)
- Permit validity
- The permit packet refers to expired permits and lists a permit extension fee, but does not publish a clear standard permit term.
- Owner-builder
- The packet allows a property owner to be the permit applicant, but no separate owner-builder affidavit or dedicated owner-builder rules were found.
- Contractor requirements
- The packet requires general contractor and subcontractor information. Contractor violations can produce citations and fines.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the Development Permit Application package and identify the development purpose that matches the project.
- 02 Complete the applicant information, required acknowledgements, subcontractor information, and item submittal checklist. For floodplain work, include the floodplain attachment.
- 03 Calculate the permit fee from the Residential Fee Schedule and Worksheet in the packet.
- 04 Attach the permit fee payment made out to Sunrise Beach.
- 05 Sign the application and submit it to the Sunrise Beach Building Inspector.
- 06 Do not start work until the city posts a valid development permit.
- 07 Complete required inspections, submit proof of successful inspections to the city building official, and obtain a certificate of occupancy before habitation where applicable.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2024
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25
02
Plan check fee
Not separately broken out; review appears bundled into listed development permit charges
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed base fee plus variable fee plus refundable deposit. Examples: new residence complete package $250 base fee plus $0.40 per conditioned sq ft plus $0.25 per unconditioned sq ft plus $1,500 refundable deposit; accessory structure only $200 base fee plus $0.25 per structure sq ft plus $500 refundable deposit; right-of-way cut/bore $10 base fee plus $2 per linear foot plus $500 refundable deposit; clearing/grading or fence $25 base fee.
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Reinspection fee
Starting work before permit issuance doubles permit fee. Refundable deposits forfeited for missed inspections, expired permits, site cleanup issues, and other violations. Contractor fines up to $500 per day for some violations.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2024) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Sunrise Beach Building Inspector (in-person)
Typical sequence: The city requires the permit to be posted before work begins. Permit holder must obtain required inspections, provide proof of successful inspections, complete final site cleanup, and obtain certificate of occupancy before habitation where applicable.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Sunrise Beach Village permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Sunrise Beach Village, TX? ▸
Sunrise Beach Village requires development permits for new residence or business structure construction, demolition, clearing/grading, pools, accessory structures, septic system installation or modification, fencing, culvert/driveway installation, boat docks, right-of-way cut/bore work, solar panel installation, and remodel/renovation/addition work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Sunrise Beach Village, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Sunrise Beach Village, 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: Mixed base fee plus variable fee plus refundable deposit. Examples: new residence complete package $250 base fee plus $0.40 per conditioned sq ft plus $0.25 per unconditioned sq ft plus $1,500 refundable deposit; accessory structure only $200 base fee plus $0.25 per structure sq ft plus $500 refundable deposit; right-of-way cut/bore $10 base fee plus $2 per linear foot plus $500 refundable deposit; clearing/grading or fence $25 base fee.. Plan check fee: Not separately broken out; review appears bundled into listed development permit charges.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Sunrise Beach Village, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Sunrise Beach Village, TX, follow these steps: 1. Download the Development Permit Application package and identify the development purpose that matches the project. 2. Complete the applicant information, required acknowledgements, subcontractor information, and item submittal checklist. For floodplain work, include the floodplain attachment. 3. Calculate the permit fee from the Residential Fee Schedule and Worksheet in the packet. 4. Attach the permit fee payment made out to Sunrise Beach. 5. Sign the application and submit it to the Sunrise Beach Building Inspector. 6. Do not start work until the city posts a valid development permit. 7. Complete required inspections, submit proof of successful inspections to the city building official, and obtain a certificate of occupancy before habitation where applicable.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Sunrise Beach Village, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Sunrise Beach Village, TX via: Sunrise Beach Building Inspector.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Development, Building Permits and Code Compliance before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.