McCamey, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of McCamey.

Department

City of McCamey / City Hall

Address

207 E. 6th St., McCamey, TX 79752

Phone

(432) 652-3333

Email

alma@mccameycity.com

Website

https://mccameycity.com/

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is inside McCamey city limits.
2. Prepare a permit application package before construction, structural remodeling, or covered repairs.
3. Include a plat or sketch showing the proposed location and lot boundaries, plus plans and specifications showing the work to be done.
4. Submit the materials to City Hall to the building commissioner.
5. City Hall reviews the submittal for compliance with zoning, water, street-excavation, and other applicable ordinances.
6. Pay the applicable permit fee to the city secretary.
7. After issuance, display the city permit card on the outside of the building or on the lot in front of the building during construction.

Source: City of McCamey / City Hall

General Requirements

A permit is required to construct any building or structure other than a fence where the cost exceeds $100, and to alter or remodel a building or structure so as to change bearing walls, beams, supports, or the roof.

Required Documents

• Plat or sketch showing the proposed location and lot boundaries
• Plans and specifications showing the work to be done

Building code

1985 edition of the Standard Building Code promulgated by the Southern Building Code Congress, including 1988 revisions and appendices; National Electrical Code for commercial buildings

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$25.00

Permit fee formula

$0.15 per square foot for new construction, additions, and carports, with a $25.00 minimum

Penalty (no permit)

$25.00 to $200.00 for violations

Payment note

All fees are paid to the city secretary. No online permit-payment portal found.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Fences

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 1985 edition of the Standard Building Code promulgated by the Southern Building Code Congress, including 1988 revisions and appendices; National Electrical Code for commercial buildings
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• City home page
• TML directory page
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

McCamey Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in McCamey, TX?

A permit is required to construct any building or structure other than a fence where the cost exceeds $100, and to alter or remodel a building or structure so as to change bearing walls, beams, supports, or the roof.

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

The minimum permit fee is $25.00. Fees are calculated as: $0.15 per square foot for new construction, additions, and carports, with a $25.00 minimum.

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

1. Confirm the parcel is inside McCamey city limits. 2. Prepare a permit application package before construction, structural remodeling, or covered repairs. 3. Include a plat or sketch showing the proposed location and lot boundaries, plus plans and specifications showing the work to be done. 4. Submit the materials to City Hall to the building commissioner. 5. City Hall reviews the submittal for compliance with zoning, water, street-excavation, and other applicable ordinances. 6. Pay the applicable permit fee to the city secretary. 7. After issuance, display the city permit card on the outside of the building or on the lot in front of the building during construction.

What work is exempt from building permits in McCamey, TX?

The following work is generally exempt: Fences.

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