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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for New Waverly
A permit is required for residential and commercial construction projects as determined by the third-party provider.
Required documents
- Building permit application
- Contractor registration
- 911 address confirmation
- Proof of ownership
- Planning/zoning, historic district, city engineer, or other municipal approvals if applicable
- Two complete printed drawing sets plus one complete electronic set
- Foundation plan
- Structural plan
- Property survey/site architectural plan
- Drainage and floodplain documentation
- MEP design documents
- Building code
- 2018 International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings and 2018 International Building Code for other structures.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be registered with the city. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and irrigation contractors must provide required state licenses. General liability insurance naming the city as certificate holder is required. Registration and supporting licenses/insurance must be renewed annually.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Prepare the application using the city's forms and checklist.
- 02 Gather required supporting documents including building permit application, contractor registration, 911 address confirmation, proof of ownership, planning/zoning or city engineer approvals if applicable, and plan sets.
- 03 Submit to the city's third-party permit provider. The provider manages permit review and inspection scheduling for residential and commercial projects.
- 04 Pay fees at New Waverly City Hall once the permit has been approved.
- 05 Receive the permit and proceed with inspections through the provider/city workflow.
§ 04
Fee schedule
New Waverly building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25 for manufactured-home permits
02
Permit fee formula
Residential building permit fees for R-3 one- and two-family buildings based on square footage; all other buildings based on valuation.
Fees are paid at New Waverly City Hall after approval.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about New Waverly permits
01 Do I need a building permit in New Waverly, TX? ▸
A permit is required for residential and commercial construction projects as determined by the third-party provider.
02 How much does a building permit cost in New Waverly, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in New Waverly, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25 for manufactured-home permits. Fees are calculated as: Residential building permit fees for R-3 one- and two-family buildings based on square footage; all other buildings based on valuation..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Waverly, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in New Waverly, TX, follow these steps: 1. Prepare the application using the city's forms and checklist. 2. Gather required supporting documents including building permit application, contractor registration, 911 address confirmation, proof of ownership, planning/zoning or city engineer approvals if applicable, and plan sets. 3. Submit to the city's third-party permit provider. The provider manages permit review and inspection scheduling for residential and commercial projects. 4. Pay fees at New Waverly City Hall once the permit has been approved. 5. Receive the permit and proceed with inspections through the provider/city workflow.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Waverly, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in New Waverly, TX via: Third-party provider.
last verified April 2026
source City of New Waverly, Permits and Inspections ↗
entry id permits/texas/walker/new-waverly
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of New Waverly, Permits and Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.