How do I apply for a building permit in Alba, TX?

1. Confirm the parcel is inside the City of Alba and specifically inside the Wood County portion if near the city boundary. 2. Contact City Hall before starting work. 3. If the city determines a permit or review is required for the project, obtain the current application, submittal list, fees, and inspection instructions directly from City Hall.

City Building Permits

Alba, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Wood County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Alba within Wood County. Alba is a split-county town in Wood and Rains counties; this data covers the Wood County portion only.

Department: City of Alba
Address: 145 S. Broadway, Alba, TX 75410
Phone: 903-765-2396
Email: albacity@peoplescom.net
Website: https://www.albatexas.org/

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is inside the City of Alba and specifically inside the Wood County portion if near the city boundary.
Contact City Hall before starting work.
If the city determines a permit or review is required for the project, obtain the current application, submittal list, fees, and inspection instructions directly from City Hall.

Source: City of Alba

General Requirements

No public Alba source clearly documented a general building-permit trigger list.

Building code: No public Alba code-adoption page or ordinance source was found.
Owner-builder: No public owner-builder guidance found.
Contractor requirements: No public contractor registration or licensing page found.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Alba to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: No public Alba code-adoption page or ordinance source was found.
City of Alba
City Departments
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Alba before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alba Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Alba, TX?: No public Alba source clearly documented a general building-permit trigger list.
How do I apply for a building permit in Alba, TX?: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside the City of Alba and specifically inside the Wood County portion if near the city boundary. 2. Contact City Hall before starting work. 3. If the city determines a permit or review is required for the project, obtain the current application, submittal list, fees, and inspection instructions directly from City Hall.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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