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City of Winona

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Winona permit process

Street address
110 Dallas St., Winona, TX 75792
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of Winona.
Online portal
City of Winona
City Hall contact process
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Winona

A building permit is required for construction within the City of Winona.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact Winona City Hall for current building-permit forms and instructions.
  2. 02
    Coordinate any related utility tap deposits with the city at the time a building permit is issued.

Source: City of Winona permit process ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Winona building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Utility tap charges to be deposited at the time a building permit is issued: $1,800 household water tap, $350 sewer, and related utility charges

Utility tap charges are deposited with the city at the time a building permit is issued

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Winona permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Winona, TX?
A building permit is required for construction within the City of Winona.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Winona, TX?
Building permit fees in Winona, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Utility tap charges to be deposited at the time a building permit is issued: $1,800 household water tap, $350 sewer, and related utility charges.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Winona, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Winona, TX, follow these steps: 1. Contact Winona City Hall for current building-permit forms and instructions. 2. Coordinate any related utility tap deposits with the city at the time a building permit is issued.
last verified April 2026 source City of Winona permit process ↗ entry id permits/texas/smith/winona

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

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