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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Nocona
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.
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)
- Exempt Construction or structural alteration with total cost not exceeding $1,000, excluding painting and interior decorating
- Exempt Telephone and telegraph company wiring (exempt from electrical division only)
- Exempt Electrical work done by a person on his or her own property (exempt from license requirement only, not from inspection)
Required documents
- City-furnished permit form
- Building code
- Southern Standard Building Code as in existence on January 1, 1976. National Electrical Code adopted as the standard for electrical installations.
- Permit validity
- No public permit expiration rule found.
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No public processing-time estimate found
- 01 Confirm the property is inside Nocona city limits and determine whether the work exceeds the code threshold for a permit.
- 02 Apply on a form furnished by the city.
- 03 Submit the application to City Hall and pay the applicable fee from Appendix A.
- 04 If the property is in the Downtown District, submit the permit application for Advisory Committee or City Council review before permit issuance.
- 05 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
§ 04
Fee schedule
Nocona building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$15.00 building permit fee
02
Plan check fee
No public plan-check fee found
03
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.
04
Trade permit fee
Trade-specific inspection fees listed in Appendix A
05
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.
Permit fees are paid under the city fee schedule to the city treasurer and deposited in the general fund.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- City Hall: 940-825-3282 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM
Typical sequence: Application to City Hall, permit issuance, trade or building inspection as applicable, and final compliance confirmation
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Nocona permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Nocona, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Nocona, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Nocona, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Nocona, TX, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Nocona, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Nocona, TX typically run No public processing-time estimate found. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Nocona, TX? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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). When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Nocona, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Nocona, TX via: City Hall: 940-825-3282.
last verified April 2026
source City Administration / Nocona City Hall ↗
entry id permits/texas/montague/nocona
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Administration / Nocona City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.