Bullard, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City permit program

Street address

114 S. Phillips, Bullard, TX 75757

Phone

903-894-7223

dray@bullardtexas.net

Coverage

All properties within the incorporated City of Bullard.

Online portal

City Permits

Paper and email submission

Additional resources

Construction Permit Application ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bullard

A building permit is required for residential and commercial construction within the City of Bullard.

Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2006 IFC, 2006 IFGC, and 2023 NEC
Contractor requirements: Plumbers, electricians, and mechanical contractors must pull their own permits before the job starts or fees will double. Subcontractors must provide state licenses and liability insurance.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Use the city permit page to download the current construction packet.
02

Submit a completed application, plans, and required energy-compliance materials.
03

Ensure each subcontractor pulls the required trade permit before work starts.
04

Proceed through the city's listed inspection sequence before final occupancy.

Source: City permit program ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective November 2025

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$100.00

Permit fee formula

Residential building permit: $15 per 100 square feet. Residential electrical: $5 per 100 sq ft ($50 min); plumbing: $4 per 100 sq ft ($50 min); gas: $1 per 100 sq ft ($50 min); HVAC: $5 per 100 sq ft ($50 min).

Reinspection fee

Assessed; fees double if required trade permits are not pulled before work starts

Penalty (no permit)

Fees double if required trade permits are not pulled before work starts

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective November 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Staged inspections from temporary pole and rough inspections through final. No residential or commercial structure may be occupied before final inspection approval.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bullard permits

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

A building permit is required for residential and commercial construction within the City of Bullard.

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

Building permit fees in Bullard, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100.00. Fees are calculated as: Residential building permit: $15 per 100 square feet. Residential electrical: $5 per 100 sq ft ($50 min); plumbing: $4 per 100 sq ft ($50 min); gas: $1 per 100 sq ft ($50 min); HVAC: $5 per 100 sq ft ($50 min)..

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

To apply for a building permit in Bullard, TX, follow these steps: 1. Use the city permit page to download the current construction packet. 2. Submit a completed application, plans, and required energy-compliance materials. 3. Ensure each subcontractor pulls the required trade permit before work starts. 4. Proceed through the city's listed inspection sequence before final occupancy.

last verified April 2026 source City permit program ↗ entry id permits/texas/smith/bullard

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City permit program before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Bullard

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