City Building Permits

Town of Woodsboro, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Refugio County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

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

Department
Building Permits and Inspections
Address
Town of Woodsboro, 113 Wood Avenue, Woodsboro, TX 78393
Phone
361-543-4505
Website
https://woodsborotx.net/building-permits-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Permits and Inspections

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

Application Process

  1. Download the town's Application for Building Permit from the Building Permits and Inspections page.
  2. Complete the application with owner information, site address, legal lot or block information, subdivision, contractor information, estimated completion date, and square footage.
  3. Submit plans or building documentation with the application. The form expressly asks whether plans or building documentation are submitted.
  4. Submit the completed application to the town for fee calculation and permit processing. Residential fees are calculated at $0.30 per square foot and commercial fees at $0.50 per square foot.
  5. Wait for the town to assign the permit number and issue the permit before starting work.
  6. Coordinate inspections and any Certificate of Occupancy with the town's Building Permits and Inspections function.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections

General Requirements

Woodsboro's Building Permits and Inspections page states the department is responsible for permitting all construction, conducting inspections of construction-related permits, and issuing Certificates of Occupancy. The public application is titled 'Application for Building Permit Includes Manufactured and Mobile Homes.' A separate public ordinance or handout listing all permit-triggering activities or exemptions was not located.

Required Documents

  • Owner name
  • Physical and mailing address
  • Lot, block, subdivision
  • Phone and email
  • Whether plans or building documentation are submitted
  • Contractor name and address
  • Estimated completion date
  • Square footage
Owner-builder
The application allows owner submission, but no separate public owner-builder rule sheet was located.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Residential permit fee is square footage multiplied by $0.30. Commercial permit fee is square footage multiplied by $0.50.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Permits and Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Town Hall: 361-543-4505 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly listed in detail. The town's public permit page confirms inspections and Certificates of Occupancy are part of the permit process. The county HMAP confirms local permitting and inspection for floodplain-regulated work.

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Woodsboro Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Woodsboro, TX?
Woodsboro's Building Permits and Inspections page states the department is responsible for permitting all construction, conducting inspections of construction-related permits, and issuing Certificates of Occupancy. The public application is titled 'Application for Building Permit Includes Manufactured and Mobile Homes.' A separate public ordinance or handout listing all permit-triggering activities or exemptions was not located.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Woodsboro, TX?
Fees are calculated as: Residential permit fee is square footage multiplied by $0.30. Commercial permit fee is square footage multiplied by $0.50..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Woodsboro, TX?
1. Download the town's Application for Building Permit from the Building Permits and Inspections page. 2. Complete the application with owner information, site address, legal lot or block information, subdivision, contractor information, estimated completion date, and square footage. 3. Submit plans or building documentation with the application. The form expressly asks whether plans or building documentation are submitted. 4. Submit the completed application to the town for fee calculation and permit processing. Residential fees are calculated at $0.30 per square foot and commercial fees at $0.50 per square foot. 5. Wait for the town to assign the permit number and issue the permit before starting work. 6. Coordinate inspections and any Certificate of Occupancy with the town's Building Permits and Inspections function.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Woodsboro, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Town Hall: 361-543-4505.

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