New Home, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of New Home.

Department

City of New Home Building Permits and Inspections / City Hall

Address

206 E. Broadway, New Home, TX 79383

Phone

806-924-7514

Email

cityofnewhome@outlook.com

Website

https://cityofnewhome.com/

Application Process

1. Register as a contractor to do business in the City of New Home.
2. Submit the building permit application with 2 sets of site and floor plans. The permit forms also ask for applicant/owner contact information, building address, square footage, work description, and zoning review fields.
3. For new construction, submit the energy report with the application. For commercial work, also be prepared to provide any required Texas accessibility review proof or state-assigned ADA project number, and any required EPA NPDES/SWP3 documentation and asbestos survey certification shown on the commercial application.
4. Provide the required insurance certificate. The city's permit information flyer says the applicant must furnish a certificate showing the required insurance coverage before permit approval.
5. The city reviews the plans and sends them to its inspection consultant. The flyer states all building inspections are performed through Area Wide Inspections and identifies Robert Sherwood as the Building Inspector.
6. The city sets the permit total based on the number of inspections required and notifies the applicant of the total.
7. Pay the permit fee to the City of New Home, then begin construction.
8. Call City Hall when each inspection is needed.

Typical processing time: No public turnaround time found

Source: City of New Home Building Permits and Inspections / City Hall

General Requirements

A permit is required before work begins for any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Required Documents

• Contractor registration
• Insurance certificate meeting the city's stated insurance requirement
• 2 sets of construction plans
• Permit application
• Energy report for new construction
• Commercial projects: any required sealed plans, Texas accessibility review proof or ADA project number, EPA NPDES/SWP3 items if applicable, and asbestos survey certification shown on the commercial form

Permit validity

Permits are issued for 180 days. Failure to begin construction within 180 days cancels the permit, and work must show progress.

Building code

2000 International Building Code, 2000 International Residential Code, 2000 International Plumbing Code, 2000 International Mechanical Code, 2000 International Electrical Code

Owner-builder

The residential form allows a contractor or owner to apply, but no separate owner-builder affidavit or special owner-builder rule was found in the public sources reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Registration as a contractor to do business in the City of New Home is required. Minimum insurance of $100,000 per occurrence, or a policy in a minimum amount of $100,000 including bodily injury and property damage with products liability and completed operations coverage.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$90 per inspection

Permit fee formula

All permit fees are calculated on the number of inspections required, and each inspection is $90

Payment note

The city accepts cash, check, or money orders made out to the City of New Home

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of New Home Building Permits and Inspections / City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• City Hall at 806-924-7514 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Most inspections occur within a 48-hour period. Plumbing inspections mostly occur after 5:00 PM. Typical sequence: footing, plumbing rough, return air (if applicable), slab, plumbing top out, heating and air ducts/mechanical vent ducts, electrical rough, framing, gas, electrical underground service (if applicable), flatwork, sewer and service lines/water and gas, electrical final, plumbing final, heating and air conditioning final, final building inspection before occupancy. The city also performs a CSI service inspection when the final is called in.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2000 International Building Code, 2000 International Residential Code, 2000 International Plumbing Code, 2000 International Mechanical Code, 2000 International Electrical Code
• Forms page
• Contact page
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

New Home Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in New Home, TX?

A permit is required before work begins for any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

How much does a building permit cost in New Home, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $90 per inspection. Fees are calculated as: All permit fees are calculated on the number of inspections required, and each inspection is $90.

How do I apply for a building permit in New Home, TX?

1. Register as a contractor to do business in the City of New Home. 2. Submit the building permit application with 2 sets of site and floor plans. The permit forms also ask for applicant/owner contact information, building address, square footage, work description, and zoning review fields. 3. For new construction, submit the energy report with the application. For commercial work, also be prepared to provide any required Texas accessibility review proof or state-assigned ADA project number, and any required EPA NPDES/SWP3 documentation and asbestos survey certification shown on the commercial application. 4. Provide the required insurance certificate. The city's permit information flyer says the applicant must furnish a certificate showing the required insurance coverage before permit approval. 5. The city reviews the plans and sends them to its inspection consultant. The flyer states all building inspections are performed through Area Wide Inspections and identifies Robert Sherwood as the Building Inspector. 6. The city sets the permit total based on the number of inspections required and notifies the applicant of the total. 7. Pay the permit fee to the City of New Home, then begin construction. 8. Call City Hall when each inspection is needed.

How long does it take to get a building permit in New Home, TX?

Typical processing time is No public turnaround time found.

How do I schedule a building inspection in New Home, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall at 806-924-7514.

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