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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Fort Stockton
A building permit is required for all residential, commercial, and industrial development, remodels, and trade work within the City of Fort Stockton.
Required documents
- Correct permit application for the project type
- Building plans and construction documents needed for plan review
- Contractor registration forms (if contractor work)
- Building code
- 2021 International Building Code with Appendices C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K; 2021 International Residential Code with Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, M, N (deletion of IRC Section P2904); 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with Appendices CA and RA; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must register with the city's Code Enforcement department. No person may perform carpentry, building construction, or roof work before registering as a general contractor, carpenter, or roofing contractor. Registrations must be renewed annually. Registrants must provide business and contact information, references, and evidence of a $2,500 bond. Registration fees: $125 initial; $100 annual renewal.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: 7 to 10 business days
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside Fort Stockton city limits.
- 02 Go to the city's Applications page and select the correct permit form (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roof, mobile/manufactured/modular, health, or short-term-rental).
- 03 Contact Code Enforcement before filing if you need project-specific guidance; reference Roy Mendoza or email code@fortstockton.gov.
- 04 Prepare the application package and any required plans or construction documents for review.
- 05 Submit the application to Code Enforcement and pay the applicable permit fee.
- 06 Wait for city review (7 to 10 business days).
- 07 After permit issuance, complete required inspections with Code Enforcement.
- 08 If the project requires occupancy approval, submit the certificate of occupancy application after completion.
Typical processing time: 7 to 10 business days
§ 04
Fee schedule
Fort Stockton building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$30.00 minimum plus $20.00 administrative fee
02
Permit fee formula
Residential new construction: $0.40/sq ft + $20 admin; Residential remodel: $0.37/sq ft + $20 admin; Commercial new: $0.44/sq ft + $20 admin; Commercial remodel: $0.41/sq ft + $20 admin; Industrial (first 10,000 sq ft): $0.44/sq ft + $20 admin; Industrial (above 10,001 sq ft): $0.41/sq ft + $20 admin; Demolition (up to 100,000 cu ft): $50.00; Demolition (over 100,000 cu ft): $0.50 per 1,000 cu ft
03
Penalty (no permit)
Permit fees are doubled when work starts before the required permit is obtained
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (432) 336-8525 (phone)
- code@fortstockton.gov (email)
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: permit application and plan review, permit issuance, on-site inspections by Code Enforcement during construction, certificate of occupancy application if required.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Fort Stockton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Fort Stockton, TX? ▸
A building permit is required for all residential, commercial, and industrial development, remodels, and trade work within the City of Fort Stockton.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Fort Stockton, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Fort Stockton, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $30.00 minimum plus $20.00 administrative fee. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction: $0.40/sq ft + $20 admin; Residential remodel: $0.37/sq ft + $20 admin; Commercial new: $0.44/sq ft + $20 admin; Commercial remodel: $0.41/sq ft + $20 admin; Industrial (first 10,000 sq ft): $0.44/sq ft + $20 admin; Industrial (above 10,001 sq ft): $0.41/sq ft + $20 admin; Demolition (up to 100,000 cu ft): $50.00; Demolition (over 100,000 cu ft): $0.50 per 1,000 cu ft.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Fort Stockton, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Fort Stockton, TX, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside Fort Stockton city limits. 2. Go to the city's Applications page and select the correct permit form (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roof, mobile/manufactured/modular, health, or short-term-rental). 3. Contact Code Enforcement before filing if you need project-specific guidance; reference Roy Mendoza or email code@fortstockton.gov. 4. Prepare the application package and any required plans or construction documents for review. 5. Submit the application to Code Enforcement and pay the applicable permit fee. 6. Wait for city review (7 to 10 business days). 7. After permit issuance, complete required inspections with Code Enforcement. 8. If the project requires occupancy approval, submit the certificate of occupancy application after completion.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Fort Stockton, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Fort Stockton, TX typically run 7 to 10 business days. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Fort Stockton, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Fort Stockton, TX via: (432) 336-8525, code@fortstockton.gov.
last verified April 2026
source City of Fort Stockton, Code Enforcement ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Fort Stockton, Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.