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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Miles
Building permits are required for new buildings, remodels, additions, separate buildings or structures, storage or sea containers, manufactured homes, fences, and driveways.
Required documents
- Completed building permit application with owner and contractor information
- Project-type selection
- Building code
- 2012 International Existing Building Code, 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2014 National Electrical Code, 2012 International Plumbing Code, 2012 International Mechanical Code, 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (per Ordinance No. 12022019).
- Owner-builder
- The posted application allows either owner or contractor information.
- Contractor requirements
- The application requires contractor information; verify any local contractor-registration or licensing requirements directly with City Hall.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the Building Permit Application from the city's Building Codes and Permitting page.
- 02 Complete the application with project location, lot or block information, ownership status, owner and contractor information, and the type of improvement.
- 03 Identify the applicable project type on the form: new buildings, remodels or additions, separate structures, storage or sea containers, manufactured homes, fences, or driveways.
- 04 Submit the application and any supporting project information to City Hall.
- 05 Pay the applicable permit fee under the city's posted fee sheet.
- 06 Wait for city approval.
Source: City of Miles City Hall ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Miles building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$15.00
02
Permit fee formula
Flat-fee schedule
03
Reinspection fee
$50.00
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Miles permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Miles, TX? ▸
Building permits are required for new buildings, remodels, additions, separate buildings or structures, storage or sea containers, manufactured homes, fences, and driveways.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Miles, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Miles, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $15.00. Fees are calculated as: Flat-fee schedule.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Miles, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Miles, TX, follow these steps: 1. Download the Building Permit Application from the city's Building Codes and Permitting page. 2. Complete the application with project location, lot or block information, ownership status, owner and contractor information, and the type of improvement. 3. Identify the applicable project type on the form: new buildings, remodels or additions, separate structures, storage or sea containers, manufactured homes, fences, or driveways. 4. Submit the application and any supporting project information to City Hall. 5. Pay the applicable permit fee under the city's posted fee sheet. 6. Wait for city approval.
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Miles City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.