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

1. Identify which Wilson permit track applies. Publicly documented tracks include tiny house permits, floodplain development permits, and manufactured home-related permits and certificates of occupancy. 2. For tiny houses, obtain the standard city form from city hall or city council and submit the required application information, including applicant name and address, phone number, site legal description, dimensions, materials, and plat or blueprints showing utility connections, with photographs if available. 3. For floodplain development, submit the development permit to the floodplain administrator, who is the city secretary, for review, approval, or denial. 4. For manufactured homes outside the narrow exceptions in the code, obtain the required certificate of occupancy and any applicable building permit, plumbing permit, and tie-down inspection permit. The code states the certificate of occupancy must be obtained within 7 days following arrival. 5. Complete any required inspections. Tiny houses must pass inspection by the building official, and manufactured home occupancy requires satisfactory proof of compliance and payment of applicable fees. 6. If a tiny house permit is denied, the applicant may request a rehearing in writing within 10 days.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Wilson, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Coordinate with Wilson City Hall.

City Building Permits

Wilson, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Lynn County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Wilson.

Department: Wilson City Hall; City Secretary as floodplain administrator; City Council for tiny house permits; building official defined as the fire marshal or other designated inspection authority of the city
Address: 1601 10th (FM 400), Wilson, TX 79381
Phone: 806-628-6221
Email: Cityofwilson@nts-online.net
Website: https://wilsontexas.com/

Application Process

Identify which Wilson permit track applies. Publicly documented tracks include tiny house permits, floodplain development permits, and manufactured home-related permits and certificates of occupancy.
For tiny houses, obtain the standard city form from city hall or city council and submit the required application information, including applicant name and address, phone number, site legal description, dimensions, materials, and plat or blueprints showing utility connections, with photographs if available.
For floodplain development, submit the development permit to the floodplain administrator, who is the city secretary, for review, approval, or denial.
For manufactured homes outside the narrow exceptions in the code, obtain the required certificate of occupancy and any applicable building permit, plumbing permit, and tie-down inspection permit. The code states the certificate of occupancy must be obtained within 7 days following arrival.
Complete any required inspections. Tiny houses must pass inspection by the building official, and manufactured home occupancy requires satisfactory proof of compliance and payment of applicable fees.
If a tiny house permit is denied, the applicant may request a rehearing in writing within 10 days.

Typical processing time: Tiny house denial rehearing request deadline: within 10 days after denial; Manufactured home certificate of occupancy: within 7 days following arrival; No public general permit review timeline found

Source: Wilson City Hall; City Secretary as floodplain administrator; City Council for tiny house permits; building official defined as the fire marshal or other designated inspection authority of the city

General Requirements

Permit requirements vary by program: tiny houses require a permit to locate within the city limits; floodplain development is subject to review and approval by the floodplain administrator; manufactured homes must obtain a certificate of occupancy and the code says applicable fees include a building permit, plumbing permit, and tie-down inspection permit.

Required Documents

Tiny house applications must include applicant name and address, phone number, location and legal property description, dimensions, building materials, plat or blueprints showing city service connections, and photographs if available
Floodplain permit submissions are reviewed for site safety from flooding and for any needed outside permits
Manufactured home occupancy requires written application and satisfactory proof of compliance

Building code: Wilson's tiny house ordinance requires compliance with the city's currently adopted building codes, but the public sources reviewed did not clearly publish the city's adopted code editions
Contractor requirements: No public city contractor registration or licensing requirement found in the reviewed sources

Fees

Payment note: No public permit payment instructions found

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Wilson City Hall; City Secretary as floodplain administrator; City Council for tiny house permits; building official defined as the fire marshal or other designated inspection authority of the city to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Coordinate with Wilson City Hall (in-person)

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Tiny houses must pass inspection by the building official. Manufactured homes require a certificate of occupancy after proof of compliance and payment of applicable permit fees. Floodplain development permit review is administered by the floodplain administrator.

Additional Resources

Building code: Wilson's tiny house ordinance requires compliance with the city's currently adopted building codes, but the public sources reviewed did not clearly publish the city's adopted code editions
Contact page
Ordinances page
Code table of contents
Tiny houses ordinance
Flood damage prevention ordinance
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Wilson City Hall; City Secretary as floodplain administrator; City Council for tiny house permits; building official defined as the fire marshal or other designated inspection authority of the city before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wilson Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Wilson, TX?: Permit requirements vary by program: tiny houses require a permit to locate within the city limits; floodplain development is subject to review and approval by the floodplain administrator; manufactured homes must obtain a certificate of occupancy and the code says applicable fees include a building permit, plumbing permit, and tie-down inspection permit.
How do I apply for a building permit in Wilson, TX?: 1. Identify which Wilson permit track applies. Publicly documented tracks include tiny house permits, floodplain development permits, and manufactured home-related permits and certificates of occupancy. 2. For tiny houses, obtain the standard city form from city hall or city council and submit the required application information, including applicant name and address, phone number, site legal description, dimensions, materials, and plat or blueprints showing utility connections, with photographs if available. 3. For floodplain development, submit the development permit to the floodplain administrator, who is the city secretary, for review, approval, or denial. 4. For manufactured homes outside the narrow exceptions in the code, obtain the required certificate of occupancy and any applicable building permit, plumbing permit, and tie-down inspection permit. The code states the certificate of occupancy must be obtained within 7 days following arrival. 5. Complete any required inspections. Tiny houses must pass inspection by the building official, and manufactured home occupancy requires satisfactory proof of compliance and payment of applicable fees. 6. If a tiny house permit is denied, the applicant may request a rehearing in writing within 10 days.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Wilson, TX?: Typical processing time is Tiny house denial rehearing request deadline: within 10 days after denial; Manufactured home certificate of occupancy: within 7 days following arrival; No public general permit review timeline found.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Wilson, TX?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Coordinate with Wilson City Hall.

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