City Building Permits
Aledo, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Aledo, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Incorporated City of Aledo only.
- Department
- City of Aledo Development Services
- Address
- Aledo Municipal Complex, 200 Old Annetta Rd., Aledo, TX 76008
- Phone
- 817-441-7016
Application Process
- Confirm zoning and development requirements with Development Services.
- Prepare permit application, plans, and any trade or engineering materials required by the city.
- Submit materials to Aledo Development Services.
- Pay permit and plan review fees.
- Obtain plan review comments and revisions as required.
- Permit is issued after approvals and fee payment.
- Schedule inspections and obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy as applicable.
General Requirements
Aledo fee schedule and Development Services materials show an active city building permit program for new construction, remodels, repairs, detached garages, accessory buildings, pools, fences, drive approaches, propane, irrigation, demolition, signs, and commercial work.
- Building code
- City operates under adopted building codes; the exact edition was not extracted in this pass.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration fee is listed; first annual or renewal contractor registration is $100.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $80
- Plan check fee
- Residential plan review fee 35% of new building permit fee; nonresidential plan review fee 65% of building permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- Residential new construction $0.80 per square foot including MEP; residential remodels/alterations/repairs/solar $0.70 per square foot including MEP; commercial permits use valuation tables with minimums beginning at $125
- Reinspection fee
- $80
- Penalty (no permit)
- Double the permit fee plus any penalties allowed by law
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Aledo Development Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Through Development Services after permit issuance (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Foundation, framing, rough trades, finals, and certificate of occupancy as applicable.
Additional Resources
- Building code: City operates under adopted building codes; the exact edition was not extracted in this pass.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Unified Development Code
- License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Aledo Development Services before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aledo Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Aledo, TX?
- Aledo fee schedule and Development Services materials show an active city building permit program for new construction, remodels, repairs, detached garages, accessory buildings, pools, fences, drive approaches, propane, irrigation, demolition, signs, and commercial work.
- How much does a building permit cost in Aledo, TX?
- The minimum permit fee is $80. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction $0.80 per square foot including MEP; residential remodels/alterations/repairs/solar $0.70 per square foot including MEP; commercial permits use valuation tables with minimums beginning at $125. Plan check fee: Residential plan review fee 35% of new building permit fee; nonresidential plan review fee 65% of building permit fee.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Aledo, TX?
- 1. Confirm zoning and development requirements with Development Services. 2. Prepare permit application, plans, and any trade or engineering materials required by the city. 3. Submit materials to Aledo Development Services. 4. Pay permit and plan review fees. 5. Obtain plan review comments and revisions as required. 6. Permit is issued after approvals and fee payment. 7. Schedule inspections and obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy as applicable.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Aledo, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Development Services after permit issuance.
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