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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bovina
A separate building permit is required before any person erects, constructs, enlarges, alters, moves, improves, converts, or demolishes any building or structure in the city.
Required documents
- Written application on the city form
- Property description by lot, block, tract, and street address or similar identifying description
- Use or occupancy of all parts of the building
- Plans and specifications as required
- Any other information reasonably required by the city
- Building code
- 2018 International Fire Code and 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Building, residential, plumbing, and mechanical code editions not verified; confirm with the city.
- Permit validity
- Every permit issued by the city is good for 90 days. One extension of up to 90 more days can be approved after inspection of the completed work to date. After that, a new permit is required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the property is inside Bovina city limits.
- 02 Obtain the city permit form from the city because the code requires an application in writing on a form furnished by the city.
- 03 Submit the application describing the lot, block, tract, and street address, the use or occupancy of all parts of the building, and any other information reasonably required by the city.
- 04 Submit plans and specifications with the application unless the building inspector authorizes omission for small and unimportant work.
- 05 The building inspector checks the application, plans, and specifications for compliance with the article and other pertinent laws.
- 06 If the building inspector is satisfied, the permit is issued with the plans endorsed approved.
- 07 Complete the work and obtain any city-required inspection before the permit expires.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bovina permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bovina, TX? ▸
A separate building permit is required before any person erects, constructs, enlarges, alters, moves, improves, converts, or demolishes any building or structure in the city.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Bovina, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bovina, TX, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is inside Bovina city limits. 2. Obtain the city permit form from the city because the code requires an application in writing on a form furnished by the city. 3. Submit the application describing the lot, block, tract, and street address, the use or occupancy of all parts of the building, and any other information reasonably required by the city. 4. Submit plans and specifications with the application unless the building inspector authorizes omission for small and unimportant work. 5. The building inspector checks the application, plans, and specifications for compliance with the article and other pertinent laws. 6. If the building inspector is satisfied, the permit is issued with the plans endorsed approved. 7. Complete the work and obtain any city-required inspection before the permit expires.
last verified April 2026
source City of Bovina; building permits are administered through the city and reviewed by the building inspector under Chapter 4 of the city code ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Bovina; building permits are administered through the city and reviewed by the building inspector under Chapter 4 of the city code before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.