City of Lorena

A building permit is required for new construction, additions, accessory buildings, remodeling, roofing, concrete work, hot water heaters, irrigation systems, pools, fences, signs, electrical work, HVAC work, plumbing work, house moving, and demolition within the City of Lorena.

Note: Contact Lorena Permitting to determine permit requirements and exemptions for specific projects.

Building code

2018 International Building Code; 2018 International Mechanical, Electrical, Fuel, Fire, Energy Conservation and Property Maintenance Codes; 2017 National Electrical Code

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must comply with all applicable city codes and permit requirements.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold appropriate state licenses and current City of Lorena business licenses.

1. 01
   Download the appropriate permit application form from the Lorena city website.
2. 02
   Complete the permit application with all project details and contractor information.
3. 03
   Prepare construction plans and specifications meeting city requirements.
4. 04
   Gather all required supporting documentation.
5. 05
   Submit the completed application, plans, and documents by email to permits@lorenatx.gov or in person at the permitting office.
6. 06
   City staff review the application for completeness and code compliance.
7. 07
   Plan review takes approximately 10 business days for approval.
8. 08
   Pay permit fees according to the published fee schedule.
9. 09
   Upon approval and fee payment, obtain the issued permit and schedule required inspections.

Typical processing time: Approximately 10 business days for plan review and approval; contact the city for resubmittal timelines.

Source: Permitting ↗

• 254-857-4641 (phone)
• permits@lorenatx.gov (email)