City Building Permits

Monahans, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Winkler County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Monahans extends partly into Winkler County but is primarily associated with Ward County. This covers only Monahans parcels located in Winkler County. Parcel-level jurisdiction verification is recommended.

Department
Public Works; Building and Plumbing Inspector
Address
City Hall, 112 W 2nd Street, Monahans, TX 79756
Phone
432-943-4343
Website
https://www.cityofmonahans.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Monahans Form Center

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Obtain and complete the city's Building/Plumbing/Electrical/Pre-Application Permit form.
  2. Submit owner, site, legal-description, project, square-footage, construction-value, utility, and contractor/homeowner information to City Hall.
  3. Include plans information. The form requires sealed or unsealed plans by an architect or engineer, and the zoning code requires a plat drawn to scale in duplicate.
  4. Pay applicable permit fees and any city-service quotation amounts for taps, pro rata, or related utility services.
  5. The city reviews the application. Application review time is between seven and thirty business days.
  6. After approval, proceed with construction and city inspections.
  7. At completion, obtain certificate of occupancy and compliance, which will be issued within ten days after compliant completion.

Typical processing time: Application review time between 7 and 30 business days

Source: Public Works; Building and Plumbing Inspector

General Requirements

The city's permit form covers building, plumbing, electrical, and pre-application permit intake. The zoning code requires building-permit applications for buildings to be erected and structurally altered. Certificates of occupancy/compliance are required before use or occupancy after erection or structural alteration.

Required Documents

  • Pre-application permit form
  • Scaled plat in duplicate
  • Project description
  • Square footage
  • Value of construction
  • Plans information
  • Owner and requester information
  • Utility and setback information
  • Contractor or homeowner trade responsibility information
Building code
International Building Code, 2018 edition; National Electrical Code, 2017 edition
Owner-builder
The permit form expressly provides checkboxes for homeowner versus contractor responsibility for construction, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work.
Contractor requirements
No separate citywide general-contractor license rule was clearly published in the materials reviewed. Trade work is separately tied to city code chapters and permit forms.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25.00 minimum (plumbing/electrical); $25.00 minimum (building new construction and mobile-home move-in/tiedown inspections); $25.00 minimum (open carport/open sheds/open porches/remodeling)
Permit fee formula
Plumbing and electrical: $0.01 per square foot with $25.00 minimum. New construction and mobile-home move-in/tiedown: $0.05 per square foot with $25.00 minimum. Open carports, sheds, porches, and remodeling: $0.03 per square foot with $25.00 minimum.
Payment note
City-service quotations for water/sewer taps, pro rata, and similar charges should be obtained from City Hall

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Public Works; Building and Plumbing Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • City Hall / Public Works (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Application, city review, permit approval, construction, city inspections, then certificate of occupancy/compliance on compliant completion.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Public Works; Building and Plumbing Inspector before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Monahans Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Monahans, TX?
The city's permit form covers building, plumbing, electrical, and pre-application permit intake. The zoning code requires building-permit applications for buildings to be erected and structurally altered. Certificates of occupancy/compliance are required before use or occupancy after erection or structural alteration.
How much does a building permit cost in Monahans, TX?
The minimum permit fee is $25.00 minimum (plumbing/electrical); $25.00 minimum (building new construction and mobile-home move-in/tiedown inspections); $25.00 minimum (open carport/open sheds/open porches/remodeling). Fees are calculated as: Plumbing and electrical: $0.01 per square foot with $25.00 minimum. New construction and mobile-home move-in/tiedown: $0.05 per square foot with $25.00 minimum. Open carports, sheds, porches, and remodeling: $0.03 per square foot with $25.00 minimum..
How do I apply for a building permit in Monahans, TX?
1. Obtain and complete the city's Building/Plumbing/Electrical/Pre-Application Permit form. 2. Submit owner, site, legal-description, project, square-footage, construction-value, utility, and contractor/homeowner information to City Hall. 3. Include plans information. The form requires sealed or unsealed plans by an architect or engineer, and the zoning code requires a plat drawn to scale in duplicate. 4. Pay applicable permit fees and any city-service quotation amounts for taps, pro rata, or related utility services. 5. The city reviews the application. Application review time is between seven and thirty business days. 6. After approval, proceed with construction and city inspections. 7. At completion, obtain certificate of occupancy and compliance, which will be issued within ten days after compliant completion.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Monahans, TX?
Typical processing time is Application review time between 7 and 30 business days.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Monahans, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall / Public Works.

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