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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Woodville
Woodville requires Building Code Officer review before any construction on site or solar-panel installation. The city does not publish a complete trigger list by work type.
Required documents
- All applicable fees and deposits must accompany applications
- Building code
- International Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas, and Electrical Codes, and International Residential Code (exact code editions should be obtained directly from City Hall)
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Verify the parcel is inside Woodville city limits.
- 02 Obtain the applicable permit forms from the city's permits page.
- 03 Hand-deliver or mail the application package to 400 W. Bluff Street, Woodville, Texas 75979.
- 04 Include all required fees and deposits. Documentation will not be processed until required deposits and fees are received.
- 05 Coordinate with the city before construction or solar installation, as Woodville requires its Building Code Officer to inspect the site prior to construction or solar-panel installation.
- 06 After review and payment, proceed with the permit and inspection process directed by City Hall.
Source: City of Woodville ↗
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Fee schedule
Woodville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25.00 minimum for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC permits; formal IRC residential plan review has a $75.00 minimum; formal plan review under the international codes has minimums from $150.00 to $250.00 depending on occupancy
02
Plan check fee
Formal plan review is charged separately; energy code review fee is quoted upon submittal of plans
03
Permit fee formula
Permit fees are inspection-count based for building, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC permits. Formal plan review is square-footage-based. Examples: business and mercantile $0.05 per square foot with $150.00 minimum; assembly and restaurant $0.05 per square foot with $250.00 minimum; residential I, II, and IV $0.05 per square foot with $250.00 minimum; IRC residential review $0.03 per square foot with $75.00 minimum
04
Reinspection fee
$90.00 per inspection
Deposits and fees must accompany the application; documents are not processed until payment is received
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact City Hall (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- City Hall: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed from noon to 12:30 p.m. for lunch
Typical sequence: Woodville requires Building Code Officer inspection before construction or solar installation. Inspections are priced at $90.00 each.
Source: City of Woodville ↗
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Woodville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Woodville, TX? ▸
Woodville requires Building Code Officer review before any construction on site or solar-panel installation. The city does not publish a complete trigger list by work type.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Woodville, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Woodville, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25.00 minimum for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC permits; formal IRC residential plan review has a $75.00 minimum; formal plan review under the international codes has minimums from $150.00 to $250.00 depending on occupancy. Fees are calculated as: Permit fees are inspection-count based for building, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC permits. Formal plan review is square-footage-based. Examples: business and mercantile $0.05 per square foot with $150.00 minimum; assembly and restaurant $0.05 per square foot with $250.00 minimum; residential I, II, and IV $0.05 per square foot with $250.00 minimum; IRC residential review $0.03 per square foot with $75.00 minimum. Plan check fee: Formal plan review is charged separately; energy code review fee is quoted upon submittal of plans.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Woodville, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Woodville, TX, follow these steps: 1. Verify the parcel is inside Woodville city limits. 2. Obtain the applicable permit forms from the city's permits page. 3. Hand-deliver or mail the application package to 400 W. Bluff Street, Woodville, Texas 75979. 4. Include all required fees and deposits. Documentation will not be processed until required deposits and fees are received. 5. Coordinate with the city before construction or solar installation, as Woodville requires its Building Code Officer to inspect the site prior to construction or solar-panel installation. 6. After review and payment, proceed with the permit and inspection process directed by City Hall.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Woodville, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Woodville, TX via: Contact City Hall.
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Woodville before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.