Paradise, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building and Permitting / Planning and Zoning, City of Paradise

Street address

218 Main St., Paradise, TX 76073

Phone

+1 940-969-2114

Coverage

Applies within Paradise city limits.

Online portal

City website information page

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Building and Permitting ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Paradise

Paradise has an active building code and permit program under Chapter 4 of its code and a published building and development fee schedule.

Required documents

Permit application
Plans/documents required under the city's construction codes and standards

Building code: 2018 IBC, IEBC, and other 2018 International Codes under Section 4.02.001 and related sections.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Contact City Hall for building and permitting questions.
02

Obtain the correct permit application or instructions from the city.
03

Submit plans and materials required by the city's adopted building regulations.
04

Pay applicable permit and review fees.
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Await city approval and then complete inspections.

Source: Building and Permitting / Planning and Zoning, City of Paradise ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Paradise building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Many listed permit categories start at $75.

Plan check fee

30% of building permit fee; first resubmittal no charge and each additional resubmittal 15% of building permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Mixed. New construction is $0.90 per square foot; renovations are $0.70 per square foot; many trade permits are flat fees.

Reinspection fee

First reinspection $50, subsequent reinspections $100, and work performed without permit doubles the scheduled fee.

See city code fee schedule.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

City Hall / city permit process (in-person)

Inspection hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday-Sunday closed.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Paradise permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Paradise, TX? ▸

Paradise has an active building code and permit program under Chapter 4 of its code and a published building and development fee schedule.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Paradise, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in Paradise, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Many listed permit categories start at $75.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. New construction is $0.90 per square foot; renovations are $0.70 per square foot; many trade permits are flat fees.. Plan check fee: 30% of building permit fee; first resubmittal no charge and each additional resubmittal 15% of building permit fee..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Paradise, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Paradise, TX, follow these steps: 1. Contact City Hall for building and permitting questions. 2. Obtain the correct permit application or instructions from the city. 3. Submit plans and materials required by the city's adopted building regulations. 4. Pay applicable permit and review fees. 5. Await city approval and then complete inspections.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Paradise, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Paradise, TX via: City Hall / city permit process.

last verified April 2026 source Building and Permitting / Planning and Zoning, City of Paradise ↗ entry id permits/texas/wise/paradise

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building and Permitting / Planning and Zoning, City of Paradise before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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