Tulia, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Tulia.

Department

City of Tulia; Code Enforcement and Public Utilities

Address

127 SW 2nd Street, Tulia, TX 79088

Phone

(806) 995-3547

Email

cityoftulia@tulia-tx.gov

Website

https://www.tuliatexas.org/

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Tulia city limits.
2. Contact City Hall / Code Enforcement before starting work to confirm the permit type and current submittal requirements.
3. Submit the required application materials.
4. If a contractor is pulling the permit, provide any required state license, bond, liability insurance, and contractor ID documentation unless a city exception or waiver applies.
5. Pay the applicable permit fee under Article 3.03.
6. Schedule and complete required inspections.
7. Receive permit issuance and proceed with work only after city approval.

Source: City of Tulia; Code Enforcement and Public Utilities

General Requirements

Tulia requires permits for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, sprinkler/irrigation, demolition, moved buildings, moving, and certificates of occupancy.

Required Documents

• Permit application on city forms
• Site plan for temporary use and specific use permits
• Current state licenses (where required)
• $10,000 bond acceptable to the city
• Liability insurance acceptable to the city
• Contractor ID cards (where applicable)

Owner-builder

For roofing work, a homeowner may sign a permit and accept liability for the contractor. A homeowner may request that the city relieve a contractor of certain local bonding, liability-insurance, and contractor-ID requirements to the extent allowed by law.

Contractor requirements

Contractors applying for permits must have any current state licenses required for the work. Each contractor must provide a $10,000 bond acceptable to the city. Plumbing, electrical, and building contractors must provide liability insurance acceptable to the city in at least the amount required by law or regulation, or $250,000 per occurrence, whichever is more. Roofing contractors must provide liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Roofing contractors must register with the city, provide a $10,000 bond, and pay $10 annually for a roofing license; only licensed contractors may pull roofing permits unless the homeowner signs and accepts liability.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$75.00 for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical; $50.00 for roofing; $90.00 for sprinkler/irrigation

Permit fee formula

Building: $0.08/sq ft for new construction and additions; Plumbing: $0.04/sq ft for new construction; Electrical: $0.04/sq ft for new construction; Mechanical: $0.04/sq ft for new construction; Roofing: flat $50.00; Sprinkler/irrigation: $90.00 minimum for first 75 heads plus $0.50 per additional head

Reinspection fee

$100.00 for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical; $25.00 every two years for sprinkler/irrigation; $25.00 after-hours surcharge

Payment note

No public online permit-intake workflow identified.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Tulia; Code Enforcement and Public Utilities to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (806) 995-3547 (phone)

Time windows

After-hours inspections are between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends and city-recognized holidays, subject to staff availability.

Typical inspection sequence: Building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler/irrigation, certificates of occupancy, and reinspections have separate inspection charges.

Additional Resources

• Zoning information: View zoning info
• About / City Contact
• Development Packet
• Electrical Permit Ordinance
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Tulia Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Tulia, TX?

Tulia requires permits for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, sprinkler/irrigation, demolition, moved buildings, moving, and certificates of occupancy.

How much does a building permit cost in Tulia, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $75.00 for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical; $50.00 for roofing; $90.00 for sprinkler/irrigation. Fees are calculated as: Building: $0.08/sq ft for new construction and additions; Plumbing: $0.04/sq ft for new construction; Electrical: $0.04/sq ft for new construction; Mechanical: $0.04/sq ft for new construction; Roofing: flat $50.00; Sprinkler/irrigation: $90.00 minimum for first 75 heads plus $0.50 per additional head.

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

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Tulia city limits. 2. Contact City Hall / Code Enforcement before starting work to confirm the permit type and current submittal requirements. 3. Submit the required application materials. 4. If a contractor is pulling the permit, provide any required state license, bond, liability insurance, and contractor ID documentation unless a city exception or waiver applies. 5. Pay the applicable permit fee under Article 3.03. 6. Schedule and complete required inspections. 7. Receive permit issuance and proceed with work only after city approval.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: (806) 995-3547.

Other cities in Swisher County