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City of McCamey

How to apply for a building permit in City of McCamey, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Min. permit fee
$25.00
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of McCamey / City Hall

Street address
207 E. 6th St., McCamey, TX 79752
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of McCamey.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for McCamey

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.

Fences
  • Exempt Fences
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

Source: City of McCamey / City Hall ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm the parcel is inside McCamey city limits.
  2. 02
    Prepare a permit application package before construction, structural remodeling, or covered repairs.
  3. 03
    Include a plat or sketch showing the proposed location and lot boundaries, plus plans and specifications showing the work to be done.
  4. 04
    Submit the materials to City Hall to the building commissioner.
  5. 05
    City Hall reviews the submittal for compliance with zoning, water, street-excavation, and other applicable ordinances.
  6. 06
    Pay the applicable permit fee to the city secretary.
  7. 07
    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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

McCamey building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25.00
02
Permit fee formula
$0.15 per square foot for new construction, additions, and carports, with a $25.00 minimum
03
Penalty (no permit)
$25.00 to $200.00 for violations

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

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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

Source: City of McCamey / City Hall ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about McCamey permits

01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in McCamey, TX?
Building permit fees in McCamey, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in McCamey, TX?
To apply for a building permit in McCamey, TX, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in McCamey, TX?
Not all construction work requires a permit in McCamey, TX. The following work is generally exempt: Fences. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026 source City of McCamey / City Hall ↗ entry id permits/texas/upton/mccamey

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of McCamey / City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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