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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Marfa
Building permits must be issued before work starts. Permits are required for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, demolition, or fencing work.
Required documents
- Completed building permit application form
- Owner contact information
- Legal and physical address
- Subdivision or addition information
- Zoning district designation
- Use designation
- Contractor information for general, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing trades
- Fee entries for application, inspection, demo, building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fence, and trash security
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors performing building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or roofing work inside Marfa city limits must register annually with the city. Building and roofing contractors pay a $150 annual registration fee. Electrical, HVAC, and plumbing contractors have no registration fee.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside Marfa city limits.
- 02 Identify the zoning district and use category required on the city building permit application.
- 03 Review the city's Planning and Zoning Ordinance and Construction Ordinance.
- 04 If contractors will perform the work, complete annual city contractor registration or do so in parallel.
- 05 Complete the building permit application with owner contact information, legal and physical address, zoning district, use, contractor information, and fee amounts.
- 06 Submit the application to City Hall before work starts. Building permits must be issued prior to the start of work.
- 07 Respond to any city follow-up under the zoning and construction ordinances.
- 08 Obtain permit issuance before starting work.
- 09 Coordinate inspections with the city during construction and obtain final sign-off if required by permit scope.
Source: Permitting, City of Marfa ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Marfa building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Penalty (no permit)
$250 fine plus court costs for no-permit work (Class C misdemeanor under Construction Ordinance No. 07-20-C)
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- City Hall (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Source: Permitting, City of Marfa ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Marfa permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Marfa, TX? ▸
Building permits must be issued before work starts. Permits are required for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, demolition, or fencing work.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Marfa, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Marfa, TX, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside Marfa city limits. 2. Identify the zoning district and use category required on the city building permit application. 3. Review the city's Planning and Zoning Ordinance and Construction Ordinance. 4. If contractors will perform the work, complete annual city contractor registration or do so in parallel. 5. Complete the building permit application with owner contact information, legal and physical address, zoning district, use, contractor information, and fee amounts. 6. Submit the application to City Hall before work starts. Building permits must be issued prior to the start of work. 7. Respond to any city follow-up under the zoning and construction ordinances. 8. Obtain permit issuance before starting work. 9. Coordinate inspections with the city during construction and obtain final sign-off if required by permit scope.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Marfa, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Marfa, TX via: City Hall.
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Permitting, City of Marfa before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.