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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Trent
Building permits are required for all construction within the City of Trent.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Construction plans
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Building Permits and Inspections Department at City Hall.
- 02 Download forms if available or request necessary forms from the city.
- 03 Prepare and submit your permit application in person.
- 04 City reviews application and coordinates with Planning and Zoning Commission if required.
- 05 Pay permit fees.
- 06 Obtain building permit.
- 07 Proceed with construction and request inspections as required.
- 08 Obtain certificate of occupancy upon completion.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (325) 862-6281 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Trent permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Trent, TX? ▸
Building permits are required for all construction within the City of Trent.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Trent, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Trent, TX, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Building Permits and Inspections Department at City Hall. 2. Download forms if available or request necessary forms from the city. 3. Prepare and submit your permit application in person. 4. City reviews application and coordinates with Planning and Zoning Commission if required. 5. Pay permit fees. 6. Obtain building permit. 7. Proceed with construction and request inspections as required. 8. Obtain certificate of occupancy upon completion.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Trent, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Trent, TX via: (325) 862-6281.
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