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City of Overton

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development

Street address
Contact information published on city site
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of Overton. Overton lies in both Rusk and Smith counties.
Online portal
Community Development
Paper forms
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Overton

The city accepts all permit applications for new construction and redevelopment. Building permits are required.

Note: Chapter 90 references IBC Section 105 for when permits are required or exempt

Building code
Building regulations enforced through Chapter 90 (exact adopted code editions not specified in reviewed materials)
Contractor requirements
The City Manager or designee, including a contract building inspector, administers permits and inspections.

Source: Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Use the Community Development page for the correct permit application, including residential, commercial/multi-family, MEP, accessory structure, fence, irrigation, and certificate of occupancy forms.
  2. 02
    Submit the application to Community Development.
  3. 03
    Coordinate inspection requests through the city.

Source: Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective May 30, 2019

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Chapter 90 points to Appendix A - Schedule of Fees (specific amounts not captured)
02
Penalty (no permit)
Up to double the original permit fee cost for work done without first obtaining a permit

Permit fees must be paid before work commences

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective May 30, 2019) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Community Development coordinates and schedules inspection requests as made by contractors. Construction or work for which a permit is required is subject to city inspection.

Source: Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Overton permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Overton, TX?
The city accepts all permit applications for new construction and redevelopment. Building permits are required.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Overton, TX?
Building permit fees in Overton, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Chapter 90 points to Appendix A - Schedule of Fees (specific amounts not captured).
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Overton, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Overton, TX, follow these steps: 1. Use the Community Development page for the correct permit application, including residential, commercial/multi-family, MEP, accessory structure, fence, irrigation, and certificate of occupancy forms. 2. Submit the application to Community Development. 3. Coordinate inspection requests through the city.
last verified April 2026 source Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development ↗ entry id permits/texas/smith/overton

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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