City Building Permits

Belton, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Bell County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Belton.

Department: Planning Department / Building Permits and Inspections
Address: 333 Water Street, Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 933-5812
Email: planning@beltontexas.gov
Website: https://www.beltontexas.gov/departments/planning_department/building_permits_and_inspections.php

Online Permit Portal

Open MGO Connect

Platform: MGO Connect • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Building Permits and Inspections

Application Process

Apply and pay through MGO Connect.
Upload plans and specifications.
Track comments and application progress in MGO.
Request inspections through MGO.
If you lack computer/internet access, submit a paper application in person, by email, or by fax to the Planning Department.

Typical processing time: Not published on reviewed pages.

Source: Planning Department / Building Permits and Inspections

General Requirements

Belton operates a city building-permit and inspections program through its Planning Department and MGO portal.

Required Documents

Project-specific applications, plans, and specifications uploaded through MGO. The city provides applications and forms.

Permit validity: Not identified on reviewed pages.
Building code: Belton has adopted the 2015 International Residential Code. The state adopted the 2020 National Electric Code for the home backup power process.
Contractor requirements: Contractors register with the city through MGO for at least some project types, including the home backup power process.

Fees

Permit fee formula: Not extracted.
Payment note: Pay through MGO Connect.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning Department / Building Permits and Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

MGO Connect (online)

Scheduling deadline: Inspections called in before 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day.
Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific.

Additional Resources

Building code: Belton has adopted the 2015 International Residential Code. The state adopted the 2020 National Electric Code for the home backup power process.
Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
Building Permits and Inspections
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 Planning Department / Building Permits and Inspections before applying.

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