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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Lindale
A building permit is required for construction and alterations within the City of Lindale.
- Building code
- IBC 2021 and NEC 2020
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold the applicable Texas state license and an active City of Lindale business license. The business-license fee is $100.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use the permit applications and procedures page for the appropriate residential, commercial, sign, or certificate of occupancy form.
- 02 Submit the application and plans to Community Development, including any required third-party energy materials.
- 03 Schedule inspections through Community Development by email or phone.
Source: Community Development - Building Inspections Division ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2021
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100.00
02
Permit fee formula
Residential new construction: $0.20 per square foot. Remodel permit: $0.25 per square foot with $100.00 minimum. Electrical new construction: $0.06 per square foot with $60.00 minimum.
03
Reinspection fee
Assessed when a site is not ready
04
Penalty (no permit)
Penalties may apply if work starts before a permit is acquired
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2021) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- communitydevelopment@lindaletx.gov (email)
- 903-882-6861 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Allow 24 hours for emailed requests unless it is an emergency
- Inspection hours
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Source: Community Development - Building Inspections Division ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Lindale permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Lindale, TX? ▸
A building permit is required for construction and alterations within the City of Lindale.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Lindale, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Lindale, 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 new construction: $0.20 per square foot. Remodel permit: $0.25 per square foot with $100.00 minimum. Electrical new construction: $0.06 per square foot with $60.00 minimum..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Lindale, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Lindale, TX, follow these steps: 1. Use the permit applications and procedures page for the appropriate residential, commercial, sign, or certificate of occupancy form. 2. Submit the application and plans to Community Development, including any required third-party energy materials. 3. Schedule inspections through Community Development by email or phone.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lindale, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Lindale, TX via: communitydevelopment@lindaletx.gov, 903-882-6861. Allow 24 hours for emailed requests unless it is an emergency.
last verified April 2026
source Community Development - Building Inspections Division ↗
entry id permits/texas/smith/lindale
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development - Building Inspections Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.