City Building Permits
Graham, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Graham, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All residential and commercial building activities within the City of Graham.
- Department
- Building Inspections / City Building Official
- Address
- 612 Elm Street, Graham, TX 76450
- Phone
- 940-549-3352; 940-521-6602
- judy@grahamtexas.net
Application Process
- Download the applicable permit package or form from the Graham Building Inspections page, including the residential permit package, commercial package, contractor registration form, and sign permit form as applicable.
- Complete the permit and contractor registration materials.
- Email permit and registration forms to Judy Walls at judy@grahamtexas.net, or coordinate directly with the Building Inspector.
- City staff reviews the submission and calculates fees under the posted permit fee schedule.
- Permit is issued by the City Building Official after review.
General Requirements
The City Building Official permits all residential and commercial building activities within the City of Graham.
Required Documents
- Residential building permit application/package
- Commercial building package
- Contractor registration form
- Credit card authorization form
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration is required.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Inspections / City Building Official to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 940-549-3352 or 940-521-6602 (phone)
- judy@grahamtexas.net (email)
Additional Resources
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building Inspections Page
- Graham City Code
- 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 Building Inspections / City Building Official before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graham Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Graham, TX?
- The City Building Official permits all residential and commercial building activities within the City of Graham.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Graham, TX?
- 1. Download the applicable permit package or form from the Graham Building Inspections page, including the residential permit package, commercial package, contractor registration form, and sign permit form as applicable. 2. Complete the permit and contractor registration materials. 3. Email permit and registration forms to Judy Walls at judy@grahamtexas.net, or coordinate directly with the Building Inspector. 4. City staff reviews the submission and calculates fees under the posted permit fee schedule. 5. Permit is issued by the City Building Official after review.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Graham, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 940-549-3352 or 940-521-6602, judy@grahamtexas.net.
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