Pinehurst, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Permits and Inspections / Code Enforcement

Street address

2497 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Orange, TX 77630

Phone

409-313-3999

codeenforcement@cityofpinehurst.com

Coverage

Applies within the City of Pinehurst city limits.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Residential Building Permit Form ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Pinehurst

The city states the department is responsible for permitting all construction and conducting inspections of all construction-related permits, as well as certificates of occupancy, fire prevention, and special events. The 2023 permit-fee ordinance covers residential buildings, remodeling, additions, accessory buildings, garages/carports, siding, roofing, windows, fences, pools, irrigation, concrete, HVAC, gas/plumbing, electrical, moving, demolition, plat review, and manufactured or modular home placement permits.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found on the indexed Pinehurst pages reviewed.

Required documents

Residential or commercial permit form
Owner and contractor information
Project description
Square footage or valuation
Plans where required
Any occupancy-related information

Building code: The city states construction and development activities must comply with the latest building codes, the land development code, and the comprehensive plan. The exact code edition was not clearly stated on the indexed pages reviewed.
Contractor requirements: Not clearly posted on the indexed permit pages reviewed.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Identify whether the project is residential or commercial and download the correct building permit form or call the city for the form.
02

Complete the form with owner, contractor, project description, square footage, and permit-type details.
03

Submit the application to the city and pay the required permit and inspection fees.
04

The Building Permits and Inspections Department reviews plans, coordinates with Planning Commission where applicable, and issues the permit.
05

Schedule required inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy if applicable.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections / Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Pinehurst building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25

Plan check fee

For proposed commercial, multi-family residential, institutional, or industrial construction over $100,000, plan check fee is one-half of the building permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Mixed. Non-residential permits are valuation based. Residential permits use per-square-foot rates or flat amounts depending on the work type. Residential remodeling minimum $35; accessory storage building and garage/carport minimum $25; some non-residential work under $1,000 has no permit fee unless an inspection is required.

Reinspection fee

Failed inspection reinspection fee $40; work started before permit doubles the fee; $2 administration fee for each inspection

No public online permit payment portal found on the indexed pages.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

409-886-3873 (phone)

Inspection hours: Office hours not clearly posted on the permit page.

Typical sequence: Plumbing rough-in, water line, gas line, top-out, and final; electrical temporary pole, rough-in, service inspection, and final; HVAC top-out and final.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Pinehurst permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Pinehurst, TX? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Pinehurst, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in Pinehurst, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Non-residential permits are valuation based. Residential permits use per-square-foot rates or flat amounts depending on the work type. Residential remodeling minimum $35; accessory storage building and garage/carport minimum $25; some non-residential work under $1,000 has no permit fee unless an inspection is required.. Plan check fee: For proposed commercial, multi-family residential, institutional, or industrial construction over $100,000, plan check fee is one-half of the building permit fee..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pinehurst, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Pinehurst, TX, follow these steps: 1. Identify whether the project is residential or commercial and download the correct building permit form or call the city for the form. 2. Complete the form with owner, contractor, project description, square footage, and permit-type details. 3. Submit the application to the city and pay the required permit and inspection fees. 4. The Building Permits and Inspections Department reviews plans, coordinates with Planning Commission where applicable, and issues the permit. 5. Schedule required inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy if applicable.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pinehurst, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pinehurst, TX via: 409-886-3873.

last verified April 2026 source Building Permits and Inspections / Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/texas/orange/pinehurst

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Permits and Inspections / Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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