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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Tulia
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.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside Tulia city limits.
- 02 Contact City Hall / Code Enforcement before starting work to confirm the permit type and current submittal requirements.
- 03 Submit the required application materials.
- 04 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.
- 05 Pay the applicable permit fee under Article 3.03.
- 06 Schedule and complete required inspections.
- 07 Receive permit issuance and proceed with work only after city approval.
Source: City of Tulia; Code Enforcement and Public Utilities ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Tulia building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$75.00 for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical; $50.00 for roofing; $90.00 for sprinkler/irrigation
02
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
03
Reinspection fee
$100.00 for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical; $25.00 every two years for sprinkler/irrigation; $25.00 after-hours surcharge
No public online permit-intake workflow identified.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler/irrigation, certificates of occupancy, and reinspections have separate inspection charges.
Source: City of Tulia; Code Enforcement and Public Utilities ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Tulia permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Tulia, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Tulia, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Tulia, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Tulia, TX, follow these steps: 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.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Tulia, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Tulia, TX via: (806) 995-3547.
last verified April 2026
source City of Tulia; Code Enforcement and Public Utilities ↗
entry id permits/texas/swisher/tulia
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Tulia; Code Enforcement and Public Utilities before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.