How much does a building permit cost in Town of Bayside, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $20. Fees are calculated as: Square-foot based plus flat charges. New construction: $0.45 per square foot. Additions and accessory structures: $0.45 per square foot with electrical/plumbing/HVAC, or $0.30 per square foot without. Required inspections: $100 per inspection. Structures under 200 square feet and certain smaller items use flat base fees.. Plan check fee: $100 for structures over 200 square feet; $50 plan-review fee for decks (25% of assessed permit fee for structures over 200 sq ft, credited upon issuance).

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Bayside, TX?

1. Download the applicable residential or commercial permit form and supporting checklist from the Building Permits and Inspections page. 2. Complete the permit application and assemble sketches, drawings, plans, or other documentation required by code. A complete legal description is required and the site must be staked for setback inspection before work begins. 3. Submit the completed permit materials to the town by email, mail, or in person. 4. The town reviews the application for compliance with building code, ordinances, and regulations. If compliant, the permit is issued; if not, the application is denied and the applicant may correct violations or appeal to city council. 5. Pay the applicable permit and plan-review fees. For structures over 200 square feet, the plan-review fee is paid on submission and the permit fee is paid on issuance. 6. Post the permit card at the site and request each required inspection through the city office. 7. After final inspections and code compliance, obtain the Certificate of Occupancy.

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Bayside, TX?

The following work is generally exempt: Wallpapering, painting, and similar finish work; Replacing faucets; Replacing light fixtures; Similar minor work comparable to faucet or light-fixture replacement.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Bayside, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: City Office: 361-529-6520, City Office.

City Building Permits

Town of Bayside, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Bayside, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Refugio County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the Town of Bayside city limits in Refugio County.

Department: Building Permits and Inspections Department
Address: Bayside City Office, 909 First Street, Bayside, TX 78340
Phone: 361-529-6520
Email: cityoffice@baysidetx.gov
Website: https://baysidetx.gov/building-permits-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Permits and Inspections

Platform: MunicipalImpact • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Download the applicable residential or commercial permit form and supporting checklist from the Building Permits and Inspections page.
Complete the permit application and assemble sketches, drawings, plans, or other documentation required by code. A complete legal description is required and the site must be staked for setback inspection before work begins.
Submit the completed permit materials to the town by email, mail, or in person.
The town reviews the application for compliance with building code, ordinances, and regulations. If compliant, the permit is issued; if not, the application is denied and the applicant may correct violations or appeal to city council.
Pay the applicable permit and plan-review fees. For structures over 200 square feet, the plan-review fee is paid on submission and the permit fee is paid on issuance.
Post the permit card at the site and request each required inspection through the city office.
After final inspections and code compliance, obtain the Certificate of Occupancy.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted. Except for scheduled concrete inspections, inspections will be made within 3 working days.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections Department

General Requirements

Bayside's residential building code requires permits for new buildings and buildings brought into town, manufactured and mobile homes, additions, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems, garages and carports, concrete driveways, patios and sidewalks, storage buildings, miscellaneous residential work including underground pools, porches, decks and fences, prefabricated structures, commercial parking, temporary buildings, and culverts. All buildings and manufactured homes must have permits before being brought into town.

Required Documents

Permit-application information about the project
Sketches, drawings, plans, or other documentation as specified in the International Residential Code
Staked site for setback inspection before work begins
Complete legal description
Site-plan, floor-plan, and construction-detail information to convey the scope of work

Permit validity: Building permits expire 6 months from issuance unless actual construction has started and continued pursuant to the permit. Site-plan approvals lapse after 6 months if inactive. Phased projects must obtain the initial building permit within 18 months of site-plan approval.
Owner-builder: A Homeowners Permit is required if the work is done by the homeowner. A homeowner building or repairing their own residence or property owned and operated by the owner is exempt from the licensing provision, but work must still meet code and pass inspection.
Contractor requirements: Subcontractors other than the owner must be licensed. Electrical contractors must show a valid electrical license issued by a Texas city; one- and two-family residential electrical permits require at least a journeyman license, and commercial electrical permits require a master license. Plumbing contractors must hold the appropriate state plumbing license. Mechanical contractors must hold the appropriate air-conditioning and refrigeration contractor license issued by TDLR.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $20
Plan check fee: $100 for structures over 200 square feet; $50 plan-review fee for decks (25% of assessed permit fee for structures over 200 sq ft, credited upon issuance)
Permit fee formula: Square-foot based plus flat charges. New construction: $0.45 per square foot. Additions and accessory structures: $0.45 per square foot with electrical/plumbing/HVAC, or $0.30 per square foot without. Required inspections: $100 per inspection. Structures under 200 square feet and certain smaller items use flat base fees.
Reinspection fee: $100 re-inspection fee required before re-inspection can be scheduled. Failed inspections also trigger $100 re-inspection fee.
Penalty (no permit): 2x normal permit fee for work begun without an approved permit. Permit renewal after expiration or revocation: 50% of original permit fee with $25 minimum if requested within 45 days.
Payment note: Applicable permit fees are due at filing or issuance depending on permit type.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective August 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Wallpapering, painting, and similar finish work
Replacing faucets
Replacing light fixtures
Similar minor work comparable to faucet or light-fixture replacement

Inspections

How to Schedule

City Office: 361-529-6520 (phone)
City Office (in-person)

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Setbacks after staking and boundary submission; footing and under-slab before concrete; foundation and wood frame; building framing; electrical, plumbing, and rough-in before concealment; final inspection; separate finals for each trade before Certificate of Occupancy. Except for scheduled concrete inspections, inspections will be made within 3 working days.

Additional Resources

Zoning information: View zoning info
Residential Building Codes (Ordinance 63)
Penalties for Violations (Ordinance 91)
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Permits and Inspections Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Bayside Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Bayside, TX?: Bayside's residential building code requires permits for new buildings and buildings brought into town, manufactured and mobile homes, additions, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems, garages and carports, concrete driveways, patios and sidewalks, storage buildings, miscellaneous residential work including underground pools, porches, decks and fences, prefabricated structures, commercial parking, temporary buildings, and culverts. All buildings and manufactured homes must have permits before being brought into town.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Bayside, TX?: The minimum permit fee is $20. Fees are calculated as: Square-foot based plus flat charges. New construction: $0.45 per square foot. Additions and accessory structures: $0.45 per square foot with electrical/plumbing/HVAC, or $0.30 per square foot without. Required inspections: $100 per inspection. Structures under 200 square feet and certain smaller items use flat base fees.. Plan check fee: $100 for structures over 200 square feet; $50 plan-review fee for decks (25% of assessed permit fee for structures over 200 sq ft, credited upon issuance).
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Bayside, TX?: 1. Download the applicable residential or commercial permit form and supporting checklist from the Building Permits and Inspections page. 2. Complete the permit application and assemble sketches, drawings, plans, or other documentation required by code. A complete legal description is required and the site must be staked for setback inspection before work begins. 3. Submit the completed permit materials to the town by email, mail, or in person. 4. The town reviews the application for compliance with building code, ordinances, and regulations. If compliant, the permit is issued; if not, the application is denied and the applicant may correct violations or appeal to city council. 5. Pay the applicable permit and plan-review fees. For structures over 200 square feet, the plan-review fee is paid on submission and the permit fee is paid on issuance. 6. Post the permit card at the site and request each required inspection through the city office. 7. After final inspections and code compliance, obtain the Certificate of Occupancy.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Bayside, TX?: Typical processing time is Not publicly posted. Except for scheduled concrete inspections, inspections will be made within 3 working days..
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Bayside, TX?: The following work is generally exempt: Wallpapering, painting, and similar finish work; Replacing faucets; Replacing light fixtures; Similar minor work comparable to faucet or light-fixture replacement.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Bayside, TX?: Inspections can be scheduled via: City Office: 361-529-6520, City Office.

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