Mineola, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building / Code Enforcement Services Department, Building Inspection Department

Street address

300 Greenville Highway, Mineola, TX 75773

Phone

903-569-6183; Building Inspection 903-569-2535

info@mineola.com

Coverage

All properties within the incorporated City of Mineola.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Mineola

Mineola's Building Inspection materials cover new residential and commercial construction, remodels, additions, swimming pools, accessory buildings, certificates of occupancy, signs, driveways, culverts, water and sewer related work, and trade permits.

Note: No public Mineola exempt-work list was found in the reviewed official materials.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Site plans
Surveys
Floor plans and elevations
Foundation details and wall sections
Door and window schedule
MEP design
Civil drawings for commercial work
Erosion control plan
Asbestos survey for qualifying remodel and demolition work

Building code: Public Mineola materials conflict. The Building Requirements PDF lists 2021 IBC, IRC, IFC, IPC, IFGC, IMC, IECC, IEBC, IPMC, and 2020 NEC. The webpage still says 2015 IBC and 2014 NEC. Verify current code editions directly with Building Inspection.
Owner-builder: Residential remodel guidance notes the EPA lead rule applies where work on a pre-1978 residence is being done by anyone other than the homeowner on the homeowner's own homestead.
Contractor requirements: All contractors working within Mineola's jurisdiction must have a city business registration, satisfy applicable state licensing requirements, and provide proof of commercial general liability insurance.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No fixed plan-review turnaround was posted. Inspections called in by 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday are to be performed the next business day.

01

Determine whether the project is new residential, remodel, commercial, certificate of occupancy, sign, or another permit type and use the applicable Mineola procedure or form.
02

Prepare the required plans. Residential intake requires a completed application, 2 site plans to scale, and 2 full sets of working plans. Commercial intake requires 2 complete sets of plans with an extra set of civil drawings.
03

Submit the application and plans to Building Inspection for verification of platting, zoning, lot and block information, and address.
04

Pay the plan review fee where applicable before review begins. Commercial procedures expressly require a plan review fee at intake.
05

The City Engineer, Public Works, Fire Inspector / Fire Marshal, and Code Enforcement review the package as applicable.
06

After approvals, Building Inspection issues the permit and the applicant pays the permit fee.
07

Call inspections at least the day before needed and obtain final inspection and certificate of occupancy before occupancy.

Typical processing time: No fixed plan-review turnaround was posted. Inspections called in by 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday are to be performed the next business day.

Source: Building / Code Enforcement Services Department, Building Inspection Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Mineola building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$50 for many listed permit categories, including accessory buildings, demolition, decks, fences, temporary poles, and base trade permits

Plan check fee

Commercial plan review is $0.0625 per square foot. Residential plan review is no charge.

Permit fee formula

Mixed. New residential construction is $0.20 per square foot. New commercial and industrial construction is $0.25 per square foot. Residential and commercial repair, alteration, and addition permits are per square foot with a $50 minimum. Trade permits use base fees plus per-square-foot surcharges.

Trade permit fee

Base fees plus per-square-foot surcharges

Reinspection fee

Trip fees or reinspection fees may be assessed when an inspection is canceled after 8:00 a.m. or the site is not ready. Inspections outside normal business hours are $50 per hour with a 2-hour minimum.

Penalty (no permit)

All permit fees double for projects started without a permit.

Commercial procedures say plan review fees must be paid before review begins and permit fees are paid when the permit is issued.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

City Hall at 903-569-6183 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Inspections received by 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday will be performed the next business day.
Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Public materials describe footing and foundation, trade slab rough-ins, framing, lath and gypsum board, fire and smoke penetration, energy-efficiency, other trade inspections, and final inspection before certificate of occupancy.

Source: Building / Code Enforcement Services Department, Building Inspection Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Mineola permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Mineola, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 for many listed permit categories, including accessory buildings, demolition, decks, fences, temporary poles, and base trade permits. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. New residential construction is $0.20 per square foot. New commercial and industrial construction is $0.25 per square foot. Residential and commercial repair, alteration, and addition permits are per square foot with a $50 minimum. Trade permits use base fees plus per-square-foot surcharges.. Plan check fee: Commercial plan review is $0.0625 per square foot. Residential plan review is no charge..

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

To apply for a building permit in Mineola, TX, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the project is new residential, remodel, commercial, certificate of occupancy, sign, or another permit type and use the applicable Mineola procedure or form. 2. Prepare the required plans. Residential intake requires a completed application, 2 site plans to scale, and 2 full sets of working plans. Commercial intake requires 2 complete sets of plans with an extra set of civil drawings. 3. Submit the application and plans to Building Inspection for verification of platting, zoning, lot and block information, and address. 4. Pay the plan review fee where applicable before review begins. Commercial procedures expressly require a plan review fee at intake. 5. The City Engineer, Public Works, Fire Inspector / Fire Marshal, and Code Enforcement review the package as applicable. 6. After approvals, Building Inspection issues the permit and the applicant pays the permit fee. 7. Call inspections at least the day before needed and obtain final inspection and certificate of occupancy before occupancy.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Mineola, TX? ▸

Building permit processing times in Mineola, TX typically run No fixed plan-review turnaround was posted. Inspections called in by 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday are to be performed the next business day.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Mineola, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mineola, TX via: City Hall at 903-569-6183. Inspections received by 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday will be performed the next business day..

last verified April 2026 source Building / Code Enforcement Services Department, Building Inspection Department ↗ entry id permits/texas/wood/mineola

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