Point, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address

320 Locust Street, Point, TX 75472

Phone

903-598-3296

cityclerk@cityofpoint.org

Coverage

Applies to the incorporated City of Point.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Point

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

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 Applicants should confirm with City Hall whether any later code editions have superseded these provisions.
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.
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.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Read the city's permit information and print the appropriate application from the FAQ.
02

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.
03

Include required plans (site plan and construction plans as applicable).
04

Return the application to City Hall.
05

Pay the required permit and contractor registration fees.
06

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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Point building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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.

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

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

City Hall (in-person)

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

Typical 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.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Point permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Point, TX? ▸

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

Building permit fees in Point, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..

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

To apply for a building permit in Point, TX, follow these steps: 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.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Point, TX via: City Hall.

last verified April 2026 source City of Point / Building Official through City Hall; Public Works Director is the building official under Chapter 8 ↗ entry id permits/texas/rains/point

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Point / Building Official through City Hall; Public Works Director is the building official under Chapter 8 before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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