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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Big Sandy
A building permit is required before new construction, demolition, remodeling, or installation of a structure within the corporate city limits.
Required documents
- Completed application
- Legal description
- Contractor information
- Valuation of work
- Two complete scaled plan sets including site-plat, floor, foundation, elevation, and drainage plans
- Building code
- The city code contains building, plumbing, and electrical adoption sections, but the current public sources reviewed did not clearly state the current adopted edition for the building code set. Applicants should confirm the currently enforced code editions with City Hall.
- Contractor requirements
- The reviewed public pages did not show a general contractor registration program. State licensing still applies to regulated trades. Big Sandy's code also contains separate electrical licensing provisions.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Up to 30 days for review and/or approval
- 01 Before starting new construction, demolition, remodeling, or installation of a structure in city limits, complete the city building permit application.
- 02 Prepare the required package. The application instructions require all application questions to be completed and require an accurate legal description, contractor information, valuation, and two complete plan sets drawn to scale.
- 03 Required plans include a site or plat plan, floor plan, foundation plan, elevation plan for all four sides, and a drainage plan.
- 04 Submit the original signed application to the City Secretary during City Hall business hours.
- 05 The application is reviewed by the Mayor, Public Works Director, and/or the City of Big Sandy Zoning Commission.
- 06 If approved, pay the applicable fees and obtain the permit before work starts. Inspections are then arranged with the city.
Typical processing time: Up to 30 days for review and/or approval
§ 04
Fee schedule
Big Sandy building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 minimum
02
Permit fee formula
Square-foot based. New construction, additions, accessory buildings, decks, and relocated buildings are $0.15 per square foot, with a $50 minimum.
03
Reinspection fee
Approximately $100 per inspection
04
Penalty (no permit)
All building permit fees are doubled if work starts before obtaining a permit
Permit issuance upon payment of applicable fees at City Hall. No public online permit payment workflow was identified.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Big Sandy permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Big Sandy, TX? ▸
A building permit is required before new construction, demolition, remodeling, or installation of a structure within the corporate city limits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Big Sandy, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Big Sandy, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 minimum. Fees are calculated as: Square-foot based. New construction, additions, accessory buildings, decks, and relocated buildings are $0.15 per square foot, with a $50 minimum..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Big Sandy, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Big Sandy, TX, follow these steps: 1. Before starting new construction, demolition, remodeling, or installation of a structure in city limits, complete the city building permit application. 2. Prepare the required package. The application instructions require all application questions to be completed and require an accurate legal description, contractor information, valuation, and two complete plan sets drawn to scale. 3. Required plans include a site or plat plan, floor plan, foundation plan, elevation plan for all four sides, and a drainage plan. 4. Submit the original signed application to the City Secretary during City Hall business hours. 5. The application is reviewed by the Mayor, Public Works Director, and/or the City of Big Sandy Zoning Commission. 6. If approved, pay the applicable fees and obtain the permit before work starts. Inspections are then arranged with the city.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Big Sandy, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Big Sandy, TX typically run Up to 30 days for review and/or approval. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
last verified April 2026
source City of Big Sandy / City Secretary ↗
entry id permits/texas/upshur/big-sandy
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Big Sandy / City Secretary before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.