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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Monahans
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.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Application review time between 7 and 30 business days
- 01 Obtain and complete the city's Building/Plumbing/Electrical/Pre-Application Permit form.
- 02 Submit owner, site, legal-description, project, square-footage, construction-value, utility, and contractor/homeowner information to City Hall.
- 03 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.
- 04 Pay applicable permit fees and any city-service quotation amounts for taps, pro rata, or related utility services.
- 05 The city reviews the application. Application review time is between seven and thirty business days.
- 06 After approval, proceed with construction and city inspections.
- 07 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
§ 04
Fee schedule
Monahans building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
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)
02
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.
City-service quotations for water/sewer taps, pro rata, and similar charges should be obtained from City Hall
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- City Hall / Public Works (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Application, city review, permit approval, construction, city inspections, then certificate of occupancy/compliance on compliant completion.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Monahans permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Monahans, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Monahans, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Monahans, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Monahans, TX, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Monahans, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Monahans, TX typically run Application review time between 7 and 30 business days. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Monahans, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Monahans, TX via: City Hall / Public Works.
last verified April 2026
source Public Works; Building and Plumbing Inspector ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Public Works; Building and Plumbing Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.