How do I apply for a building permit in Breckenridge, TX?

1. Confirm zoning, land-use, and site-development constraints with Community Development if the project involves new construction, platting, site layout, or other development review issues. 2. Download the applicable permit packet or application from the city's Permits and Inspections page. Breckenridge posts separate materials for new residential construction, new commercial construction, remodeling, and utility permits. 3. Submit the appropriate application to the Permit Department. For new residential work, the city requires one complete drawing set plus one digital set. For new commercial work, the city requires one digital plan set plus the listed site, floor, elevation, and foundation documents. 4. Wait for permit review and issuance. The city states that no construction other than setting form boards and lot grading may begin until the permit has been issued. 5. Keep the permit packet, address posting, and approved plans on site, then request inspections as work progresses. 6. Complete all required finals and obtain final approvals, including utility final and, for commercial work, certificate of occupancy and fire department final where applicable.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Breckenridge, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: ctidrow@breckenridgetx.gov, 254-559-8287.

City Building Permits

Breckenridge, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Stephens County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

This section covers the City of Breckenridge only. Breckenridge publicly posts a city permit program for building, electrical, plumbing, and related inspections through Community Development.

Department: Community Development
Address: 105 North Rose Ave., Breckenridge, TX 76424
Phone: 254-559-8287
Email: ctidrow@breckenridgetx.gov
Website: https://breckenridgetx.gov/departments/community_development/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open Permits and Inspections

Platform: Revize city website permit page; no separate transactional permit portal identified • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Confirm zoning, land-use, and site-development constraints with Community Development if the project involves new construction, platting, site layout, or other development review issues.
Download the applicable permit packet or application from the city's Permits and Inspections page. Breckenridge posts separate materials for new residential construction, new commercial construction, remodeling, and utility permits.
Submit the appropriate application to the Permit Department. For new residential work, the city requires one complete drawing set plus one digital set. For new commercial work, the city requires one digital plan set plus the listed site, floor, elevation, and foundation documents.
Wait for permit review and issuance. The city states that no construction other than setting form boards and lot grading may begin until the permit has been issued.
Keep the permit packet, address posting, and approved plans on site, then request inspections as work progresses.
Complete all required finals and obtain final approvals, including utility final and, for commercial work, certificate of occupancy and fire department final where applicable.

Source: Community Development

General Requirements

The city's permit page states that if you are building or remodeling, your first stop is the Permit Department, and it posts permit applications for building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, commercial, residential, and utility work. The residential and commercial permit packets also state that no construction other than setting form boards and lot grading may begin until a building permit has been issued.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
For new residential construction: one complete set of drawings and one digital set including a site plan, floor plan, elevation drawings, and a structural foundation drawing stamped by a Texas licensed professional engineer when applicable
For new commercial construction: one digital plan set, site plan, floor plan, window and door sizes, elevations, and an engineer-stamped foundation drawing
For remodeling: a complete permit application, scope of work, layout drawing, and site plan for additions, porches, or accessory buildings; commercial remodeling also requires a state asbestos survey and digital PDF copies

Building code: 2021 Building Code, 2021 Energy Code, 2021 Fire Code, 2021 Mechanical Code, 2021 Plumbing Code, 2021 Residential Code, and 2020 NEC for electrical
Contractor requirements: All contractors must register with the City of Breckenridge annually so the city can verify who is working in the city and that their respective licenses are current.

Fees

Reinspection fee: $50.00
Payment note: Residential packet states all reinspection fees must be paid before any further inspections can be performed. Community Development also states an application is not complete until the corresponding fee is paid for platting applications; no separate online payment workflow for building permits was identified.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

ctidrow@breckenridgetx.gov (email)
254-559-8287 (phone)

Time windows: Residential packet states inspections requested before 10:00 a.m. may be performed the same day if scheduling allows; requests after 10:00 a.m. will be performed the next business day

Typical inspection sequence: Residential packet lists temporary pole, piers, plumbing rough, foundation, electrical and mechanical rough, gas rough, plumbing top-out, framing, utility finals, then mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building finals. Commercial packet lists temporary pole, drive approach and sidewalks in the ROW, plumbing rough, grease trap, foundation, structural steel report if applicable, wall inspection, insulation, ceiling inspection, duct wrap, grease duct or hood, utility final, all finals, then certificate of occupancy and fire department final.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 Building Code, 2021 Energy Code, 2021 Fire Code, 2021 Mechanical Code, 2021 Plumbing Code, 2021 Residential Code, and 2020 NEC for electrical
Zoning information: View zoning info
City Contact Page
Stephens County CAD
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Breckenridge Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Breckenridge, TX?: The city's permit page states that if you are building or remodeling, your first stop is the Permit Department, and it posts permit applications for building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, commercial, residential, and utility work. The residential and commercial permit packets also state that no construction other than setting form boards and lot grading may begin until a building permit has been issued.
How do I apply for a building permit in Breckenridge, TX?: 1. Confirm zoning, land-use, and site-development constraints with Community Development if the project involves new construction, platting, site layout, or other development review issues. 2. Download the applicable permit packet or application from the city's Permits and Inspections page. Breckenridge posts separate materials for new residential construction, new commercial construction, remodeling, and utility permits. 3. Submit the appropriate application to the Permit Department. For new residential work, the city requires one complete drawing set plus one digital set. For new commercial work, the city requires one digital plan set plus the listed site, floor, elevation, and foundation documents. 4. Wait for permit review and issuance. The city states that no construction other than setting form boards and lot grading may begin until the permit has been issued. 5. Keep the permit packet, address posting, and approved plans on site, then request inspections as work progresses. 6. Complete all required finals and obtain final approvals, including utility final and, for commercial work, certificate of occupancy and fire department final where applicable.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Breckenridge, TX?: Inspections can be scheduled via: ctidrow@breckenridgetx.gov, 254-559-8287.

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