City of Katy (Waller County Portion)

A building permit is required for new construction, remodels, additions, and other covered work types within the City of Katy. Construction may not begin until the full permit fee amount is paid and the permit is posted at the job site.

Note: No public comprehensive exempt-work table was identified on reviewed Katy pages. Confirm with the Building Permits Department before assuming work is exempt.

Building code

Effective January 1, 2024, the City of Katy adopted the 2021 International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC).

Permit validity

Not clearly specified on reviewed pages. Contact the Building Permits Department for current validity periods.

Contractor requirements

All contractors doing work within the City of Katy must register with the city. The city publishes required insurance, license, and registration materials. Contractors must provide proof of current liability insurance and valid state trade licenses.

1. 01
   Access the Citizen Access portal or prepare to submit via email to katypermits@cityofkaty.com.
2. 02
   Complete the appropriate permit application for your project type.
3. 03
   Upload or attach all required plans, specifications, and supporting documents.
4. 04
   Pay all permit and plan-review fees through the portal or as directed by the city.
5. 05
   City staff reviews the application and may request clarifications or revisions.
6. 06
   Upon approval, the permit is issued and posted at the job site.
7. 07
   Schedule inspections through the Citizen Access portal or by contacting the department.
8. 08
   Upon final inspection approval, the certificate of occupancy is issued.

Typical processing time: Not published on reviewed city pages.

Source: Building Permits Department ↗

Permit and inspection fees can be paid through the Citizen Access portal or in person at the Building Permits Department. Construction may not begin until all fees are paid and the permit is posted at the job site.

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

• Citizen Access Portal (online)
• (281) 391-4830 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Not specified on reviewed pages.

Inspection hours

Standard business hours Monday through Friday.

Typical sequence: Inspections are project-specific. Refer to inspection scheduling guidance on the city website.

Source: Building Permits Department ↗