How much does a building permit cost in Normangee, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $25 for manufactured-home permit application. Fees are calculated as: No public general building-permit fee formula found.

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

1. Start with the Building Permits & Inspections page and determine whether the city already has a downloadable form for the project. 2. If no form is posted, call the city for the necessary forms. 3. Submit completed permit materials to the city. For manufactured-home permits, submit the application, application fee, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the HUD-code manufactured home. 4. The city reviews building plans and administers permit and inspection ordinances through its Building Permits and Inspections Department and Planning & Inspection Department. 5. The city schedules and conducts building inspections for construction-related permits. 6. Certificates of occupancy are issued by the city where applicable.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall 936-396-3691.

City Building Permits

Normangee, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Madison County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Normangee spans Leon County and Madison County. This jurisdiction covers only the Madison County portion of the city. Parcel-level jurisdiction should be verified near the county line.

Department: Building Permits and Inspections Department; Planning & Inspection Department
Address: 107 Main Street, Normangee, TX 77871
Phone: 936-396-3691
Email: CityofNormangee@hotmail.com
Website: https://normangee.municipalimpact.com/building-permits-and-inspections

Application Process

Start with the Building Permits & Inspections page and determine whether the city already has a downloadable form for the project.
If no form is posted, call the city for the necessary forms.
Submit completed permit materials to the city. For manufactured-home permits, submit the application, application fee, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the HUD-code manufactured home.
The city reviews building plans and administers permit and inspection ordinances through its Building Permits and Inspections Department and Planning & Inspection Department.
The city schedules and conducts building inspections for construction-related permits.
Certificates of occupancy are issued by the city where applicable.

Typical processing time: Manufactured-home permit applications are reviewed and approved or denied within five business days of receipt by the City Secretary. Other permit types do not have a publicly posted processing estimate.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections Department; Planning & Inspection Department

General Requirements

The city's Building Permits and Inspections Department is responsible for permitting all construction and conducting inspections of all construction-related permits, as well as issuing certificates of occupancy, fire prevention, and special-event permits. The city also publicly posts a specific permit form for use of a manufactured home as a dwelling.

Required Documents

Building plans (reviewed by the city)
Permit application
Application fee
For manufactured-home permit: photographs of the interior and exterior of the HUD-code manufactured home, legal-description and unit details

Permit validity: No public permit-validity or expiration rule found
Building code: The city publicly states that it enforces building codes, but no publicly posted ordinance or webpage identifies the currently adopted code editions.
Owner-builder: No public owner-builder rule found
Contractor requirements: No public contractor-registration or contractor-license requirement was clearly posted in the reviewed materials.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $25 for manufactured-home permit application
Permit fee formula: No public general building-permit fee formula found
Payment note: $25 manufactured-home application fee stated on the posted form; no other payment notes posted

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Permits and Inspections Department; Planning & Inspection Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

City Hall 936-396-3691 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (office may close one hour for lunch)

Typical inspection sequence: Public materials support plan review, permit issuance, city inspection, and certificate of occupancy where applicable. A more detailed inspection ladder was not posted.

Additional Resources

Building code: The city publicly states that it enforces building codes, but no publicly posted ordinance or webpage identifies the currently adopted code editions.
Verify contractor license: CSLB License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
Contact Page
Planning and Zoning
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 Building Permits and Inspections Department; Planning & Inspection Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Normangee Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Normangee, TX?: The city's Building Permits and Inspections Department is responsible for permitting all construction and conducting inspections of all construction-related permits, as well as issuing certificates of occupancy, fire prevention, and special-event permits. The city also publicly posts a specific permit form for use of a manufactured home as a dwelling.
How much does a building permit cost in Normangee, TX?: The minimum permit fee is $25 for manufactured-home permit application. Fees are calculated as: No public general building-permit fee formula found.
How do I apply for a building permit in Normangee, TX?: 1. Start with the Building Permits & Inspections page and determine whether the city already has a downloadable form for the project. 2. If no form is posted, call the city for the necessary forms. 3. Submit completed permit materials to the city. For manufactured-home permits, submit the application, application fee, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the HUD-code manufactured home. 4. The city reviews building plans and administers permit and inspection ordinances through its Building Permits and Inspections Department and Planning & Inspection Department. 5. The city schedules and conducts building inspections for construction-related permits. 6. Certificates of occupancy are issued by the city where applicable.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Normangee, TX?: Typical processing time is Manufactured-home permit applications are reviewed and approved or denied within five business days of receipt by the City Secretary. Other permit types do not have a publicly posted processing estimate..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Normangee, TX?: Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall 936-396-3691.

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