Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County portion), TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

This section covers only the portion of Mineral Wells located in Palo Pinto County. Mineral Wells spans Palo Pinto and Parker Counties, so parcel-level city and county verification is important. For OSSF and water well permits inside Mineral Wells city limits, Palo Pinto County administers those permits.

Department

City of Mineral Wells Inspection Department / Inspections & Compliance, within Community Development

Address

211 S.W. 1st Avenue, Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Phone

(940) 328-7715 or (940) 328-7716

Email

inspections@mineralwellstx.gov

Website

https://www.mineralwellstx.gov/463/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Verify the parcel is inside Mineral Wells city limits and confirm the parcel is on the Palo Pinto County side if county-specific follow-up is needed.
2. Create a Camino permit-portal account and select the needed building or trade permit.
3. Upload the required project information. All required information can be gathered as the applicant applies through the portal.
4. Register the contractor through the application workflow or submit the Contractor Registration Application. All projects need a registered contractor.
5. Submit plans for plan review where required. All new construction, remodel, and solar permits must go through plan review, and asbestos surveys must be included for applicable public or commercial renovation and demolition permits.
6. Wait for review and permit issuance. Standard permits should be allowed 24 hours for processing, while plan review for new construction, remodel, and solar permits takes 10 to 14 business days.
7. After permit issuance, request the first inspection by calling (940) 328-7715 or emailing inspections@mineralwellstx.gov.
8. After the first inspection, coordinate later inspections directly with the selected third-party inspection company.
9. Obtain final approval and, where applicable, a certificate of occupancy before occupancy or opening.

Typical processing time: Standard permit processing: 24 hours. Plan review for new construction, remodel, and solar permits: 10 to 14 business days. Certificate of occupancy applications should be received at least 15 days before the proposed start date.

Source: City of Mineral Wells Inspection Department / Inspections & Compliance, within Community Development

General Requirements

Permits are required any time you build a structure or make repairs to a structure. This includes building work, electrical work, plumbing work, gas line work, mechanical work, irrigation systems, on-site sewage facilities, water well facilities, demolitions, roofs, and signs.

Required Documents

• Permit portal application materials
• Contractor registration or contractor registration form
• Parent permit copy for trade permits when working under a general contractor
• Plans and specifications for plan review on new construction, remodel, and solar permits
• Asbestos survey for applicable public or commercial renovation or demolition permits
• Any documents required by the selected third-party plan-review company

Building code

2012 International Building Code, 2012 International Existing Building Code, 2012 International Residential Code, 2012 International Fire Code, 2012 International Fuel Gas Code, 2011 National Electrical Code, 2012 International Mechanical Code, 2012 International Plumbing Code, 2015 International Energy Conservation Code

Owner-builder

For electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and irrigation work, homeowners may perform work under permit and inspections on their homestead, but may not perform work on rental property. Proof of homestead exemption is required.

Contractor requirements

All projects need a registered contractor. Electrical work must be completed by a licensed Master Electrician registered with the city. Plumbing work must be completed by a licensed Master Plumber registered with the city. Mechanical and irrigation work must be completed by contractors licensed by the State of Texas and registered with the city. OSSF and water well work must be completed by contractors licensed by the State of Texas and registered with the city.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$75.00

Plan check fee

$75.00

Permit fee formula

Residential new construction: $0.25 per square foot. Commercial new construction and renovation: valuation-based, starting at $146.92 for valuations up to $10,000. New construction electrical: $0.09 per square foot. New construction plumbing: $0.09 per square foot. New construction mechanical: $0.08 per square foot. Remodel initial permit: $125.00. Remodel building: $0.25 per square foot.

Reinspection fee

$50.00 per reinspection for residential Certificate of Occupancy

Payment note

The city uses the Camino permit portal for building and trade permit applications. The city also maintains an ePayment Center for processed items.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective March 1, 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Mineral Wells Inspection Department / Inspections & Compliance, within Community Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (940) 328-7715 (phone)
• inspections@mineralwellstx.gov (email)

Scheduling deadline

Requests submitted before 4:00 p.m. are guaranteed for the next business day.

Inspection hours

Inspections are not scheduled on holidays when the office is closed.

Time windows

Inspectors start at 8:00 a.m. Specific times cannot be guaranteed.

Typical inspection sequence: Permit application and contractor registration; Plan review where required; Permit issuance; First inspection requested through the city; Remaining inspections through the selected third-party inspection company; Final inspection; Certificate of occupancy where applicable.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2012 International Building Code, 2012 International Existing Building Code, 2012 International Residential Code, 2012 International Fire Code, 2012 International Fuel Gas Code, 2011 National Electrical Code, 2012 International Mechanical Code, 2012 International Plumbing Code, 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Adopted Codes
• Municipal Code
• Inspection Plan Review Companies
• Certificate of Occupancy
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County portion) Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County portion), TX?

Permits are required any time you build a structure or make repairs to a structure. This includes building work, electrical work, plumbing work, gas line work, mechanical work, irrigation systems, on-site sewage facilities, water well facilities, demolitions, roofs, and signs.

How much does a building permit cost in Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County portion), TX?

The minimum permit fee is $75.00. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction: $0.25 per square foot. Commercial new construction and renovation: valuation-based, starting at $146.92 for valuations up to $10,000. New construction electrical: $0.09 per square foot. New construction plumbing: $0.09 per square foot. New construction mechanical: $0.08 per square foot. Remodel initial permit: $125.00. Remodel building: $0.25 per square foot.. Plan check fee: $75.00.

How do I apply for a building permit in Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County portion), TX?

1. Verify the parcel is inside Mineral Wells city limits and confirm the parcel is on the Palo Pinto County side if county-specific follow-up is needed. 2. Create a Camino permit-portal account and select the needed building or trade permit. 3. Upload the required project information. All required information can be gathered as the applicant applies through the portal. 4. Register the contractor through the application workflow or submit the Contractor Registration Application. All projects need a registered contractor. 5. Submit plans for plan review where required. All new construction, remodel, and solar permits must go through plan review, and asbestos surveys must be included for applicable public or commercial renovation and demolition permits. 6. Wait for review and permit issuance. Standard permits should be allowed 24 hours for processing, while plan review for new construction, remodel, and solar permits takes 10 to 14 business days. 7. After permit issuance, request the first inspection by calling (940) 328-7715 or emailing inspections@mineralwellstx.gov. 8. After the first inspection, coordinate later inspections directly with the selected third-party inspection company. 9. Obtain final approval and, where applicable, a certificate of occupancy before occupancy or opening.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County portion), TX?

Typical processing time is Standard permit processing: 24 hours. Plan review for new construction, remodel, and solar permits: 10 to 14 business days. Certificate of occupancy applications should be received at least 15 days before the proposed start date..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County portion), TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: (940) 328-7715, inspections@mineralwellstx.gov. Requests submitted before 4:00 p.m. are guaranteed for the next business day..

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