Nocona, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Nocona code requires building permits for construction or structural alteration above the published threshold inside city limits.

Department

City Administration / Nocona City Hall

Address

102 Clay St., Nocona, TX 76255

Phone

940-825-3282

Email

lhenley@cityofnocona.com , rhardison@cityofnocona.com

Website

https://cityofnocona.com/administration

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is inside Nocona city limits and determine whether the work exceeds the code threshold for a permit.
2. Apply on a form furnished by the city.
3. Submit the application to City Hall and pay the applicable fee from Appendix A.
4. If the property is in the Downtown District, submit the permit application for Advisory Committee or City Council review before permit issuance.
5. Complete the work and obtain required inspections for building, electrical, plumbing, or gas work as applicable.

Typical processing time: No public processing-time estimate found

Source: City Administration / Nocona City Hall

General Requirements

Nocona code states it is unlawful to construct or structurally alter any building within city limits without a permit, except where the total cost does not exceed $1,000 excluding painting and interior decorating.

Required Documents

• City-furnished permit form

Permit validity

No public permit expiration rule found.

Building code

Southern Standard Building Code as in existence on January 1, 1976. National Electrical Code adopted as the standard for electrical installations.

Owner-builder

The electrical code states a person not engaged in electrical wiring as a business may do his or her own wiring without a license, but the work must still be inspected.

Contractor requirements

Plumbing code requires plumbers doing work for the public to register through the city secretary with an annual plumbing license fee of $15.00. No separate modern contractor-registration page for general building contractors was found.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$15.00 building permit fee

Plan check fee

No public plan-check fee found

Permit fee formula

Flat for the base building permit at $15.00. Appendix A also lists $15.00 electrical inspection fee, plumbing inspection fees by fixture count, and gasfitting inspection fees by number of openings.

Trade permit fee

Trade-specific inspection fees listed in Appendix A

Reinspection fee

Plumbing reinspections are $1.50 each when inspector must return for the same inspection. Gasfitting reinspections after failure to stand test are charged the same as the original gas inspection fee.

Payment note

Permit fees are paid under the city fee schedule to the city treasurer and deposited in the general fund.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Construction or structural alteration with total cost not exceeding $1,000, excluding painting and interior decorating
• Telephone and telegraph company wiring (exempt from electrical division only)
• Electrical work done by a person on his or her own property (exempt from license requirement only, not from inspection)

Inspections

How to Schedule

• City Hall: 940-825-3282 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Application to City Hall, permit issuance, trade or building inspection as applicable, and final compliance confirmation

Additional Resources

• Building code: Southern Standard Building Code as in existence on January 1, 1976. National Electrical Code adopted as the standard for electrical installations.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Code Chapter 3
• Code Appendix A
• Building Code Chapter 4
• Zoning Code
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Nocona Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Nocona, TX?

Nocona code states it is unlawful to construct or structurally alter any building within city limits without a permit, except where the total cost does not exceed $1,000 excluding painting and interior decorating.

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

The minimum permit fee is $15.00 building permit fee. Fees are calculated as: Flat for the base building permit at $15.00. Appendix A also lists $15.00 electrical inspection fee, plumbing inspection fees by fixture count, and gasfitting inspection fees by number of openings.. Plan check fee: No public plan-check fee found.

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

1. Confirm the property is inside Nocona city limits and determine whether the work exceeds the code threshold for a permit. 2. Apply on a form furnished by the city. 3. Submit the application to City Hall and pay the applicable fee from Appendix A. 4. If the property is in the Downtown District, submit the permit application for Advisory Committee or City Council review before permit issuance. 5. Complete the work and obtain required inspections for building, electrical, plumbing, or gas work as applicable.

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

Typical processing time is No public processing-time estimate found.

What work is exempt from building permits in Nocona, TX?

The following work is generally exempt: Construction or structural alteration with total cost not exceeding $1,000, excluding painting and interior decorating; Telephone and telegraph company wiring (exempt from electrical division only); Electrical work done by a person on his or her own property (exempt from license requirement only, not from inspection).

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall: 940-825-3282.

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