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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.
- Exempt Fences
- 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 ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside McCamey city limits.
- 02 Prepare a permit application package before construction, structural remodeling, or covered repairs.
- 03 Include a plat or sketch showing the proposed location and lot boundaries, plus plans and specifications showing the work to be done.
- 04 Submit the materials to City Hall to the building commissioner.
- 05 City Hall reviews the submittal for compliance with zoning, water, street-excavation, and other applicable ordinances.
- 06 Pay the applicable permit fee to the city secretary.
- 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 ↗
Fee schedule
McCamey building permit fees
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.
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 ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about McCamey permits
01 Do I need a building permit in McCamey, TX? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in McCamey, TX? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in McCamey, TX? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in McCamey, TX? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of McCamey / City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.