Point, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies to the incorporated City of Point.

Department

City of Point / Building Official through City Hall; Public Works Director is the building official under Chapter 8

Address

320 Locust Street, Point, TX 75472

Phone

903-598-3296

Email

cityclerk@cityofpoint.org

Website

https://www.cityofpoint.org/faq

Application Process

1. Read the city's permit information and print the appropriate application from the FAQ.
2. Complete the permit form with project address, zoning, subdivision, lot and block, project description and value, square footage, owner and applicant information, and contractor and trade information.
3. Include required plans (site plan and construction plans as applicable).
4. Return the application to City Hall.
5. Pay the required permit and contractor registration fees.
6. Obtain inspections from the city during and after the work as required by the adopted codes.

Source: City of Point / Building Official through City Hall; Public Works Director is the building official under Chapter 8

General Requirements

No building or other structure may be erected, moved, added to, enclosed, or structurally altered without a permit issued by the administrative official. The city publishes forms showing active permit categories for residential building work and contractor registration.

Required Documents

• Residential permit form
• Site plan and construction plans
• Plans in triplicate drawn to scale showing lot dimensions, existing buildings, and location and dimensions of proposed building or alteration
• Information needed to determine zoning compliance

Permit validity

Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days or if construction is suspended or abandoned for 180 days. Building permit expires if work has not begun within 6 calendar months from issuance.

Building code

2003 International Building Code, 2003 International Residential Code, and related 2003 international codes. National Electrical Code amended to 2011 edition. Applicants should confirm with City Hall whether any later code editions have superseded these provisions.

Contractor requirements

State license numbers required for general contractor and listed trades. Contractor registration form requires company information and state electrical, HVAC, and plumbing license information with fees of $110 each for the listed state licenses.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$863.50 for 0 to 1,500 square feet for new residential construction; $110 each for contractor trade registration

Permit fee formula

Mixed. New residential construction is square-foot based: $863.50 up to 1,500 square feet, then $863.50 plus $0.40 per square foot over 1,501 square feet up to 10,000 square feet, and $4,136.00 plus $0.40 per square foot over 10,001 square feet.

Payment note

No dedicated online permit payment method found; published permit process directs applicants to return forms to City Hall.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Point / Building Official through City Hall; Public Works Director is the building official under Chapter 8 to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• City Hall (in-person)

Inspection hours

Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, closed Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Application, permit issuance, city inspections during construction, and final approval. After-hours, weekend, and holiday inspections are available for an added fee under Chapter 15.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2003 International Building Code, 2003 International Residential Code, and related 2003 international codes. National Electrical Code amended to 2011 edition. Applicants should confirm with City Hall whether any later code editions have superseded these provisions.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Contact Us
• Ordinances
• FAQ
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Point Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Point, TX?

No building or other structure may be erected, moved, added to, enclosed, or structurally altered without a permit issued by the administrative official. The city publishes forms showing active permit categories for residential building work and contractor registration.

How much does a building permit cost in Point, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $863.50 for 0 to 1,500 square feet for new residential construction; $110 each for contractor trade registration. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. New residential construction is square-foot based: $863.50 up to 1,500 square feet, then $863.50 plus $0.40 per square foot over 1,501 square feet up to 10,000 square feet, and $4,136.00 plus $0.40 per square foot over 10,001 square feet..

How do I apply for a building permit in Point, TX?

1. Read the city's permit information and print the appropriate application from the FAQ. 2. Complete the permit form with project address, zoning, subdivision, lot and block, project description and value, square footage, owner and applicant information, and contractor and trade information. 3. Include required plans (site plan and construction plans as applicable). 4. Return the application to City Hall. 5. Pay the required permit and contractor registration fees. 6. Obtain inspections from the city during and after the work as required by the adopted codes.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Point, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall.

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