Killeen, TX Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Killeen.

Department

City of Killeen Building Inspections, Development Services

Address

100 E Avenue C, Killeen, TX 76541

Phone

(254) 501-7762

Email

Available through city staff directory

Website

https://www.killeentexas.gov/204/Building-Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Create an MGO account.
2. Complete the permit application and upload construction documents.
3. Wait for permit review and approval.
4. Return to MGO to pay fees.
5. Schedule inspections through the portal.

Typical processing time: Not published on reviewed pages.

Source: City of Killeen Building Inspections, Development Services

General Requirements

Killeen requires permits to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure and to install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Required Documents

• Construction documents as required by project type; the city links construction documents and multiple checklists/forms from its permit applications page.

Permit validity

An expired permit may be reinstated within 30 days after expiration for half the new-permit fee if conditions are met.

Building code

Effective January 1, 2026, Killeen publishes adoption of the 2024 IBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, and the 2023 NEC, as amended.

Contractor requirements

General construction registration is required before performing permitted construction operations in the city; MEP contractors are exempt from the registration fee pursuant to state law.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Examples include $100 minimum for new residential, $200 minimum for new commercial/multifamily, $50 stand-alone building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits, $70 minimum fence permit, and $35 minimum reroof permit.

Plan check fee

Residential remodel plan review $90 per dwelling unit project; commercial stand-alone plan review $100 for projects requiring plan review.

Permit fee formula

Mixed; square-foot formulas for new residential/commercial work plus many flat-fee miscellaneous permits.

Trade permit fee

$50 base for stand-alone MEP permits

Reinspection fee

Failed inspection penalty is $50 per inspection; partial inspection is $35.

Penalty (no permit)

Construction started before permit causes permit fees to be doubled.

Payment note

Paid through MGO Connect.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective October 1, 2022 (also see current 2025-2026 Permit Fees link on Building Inspections page)).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Killeen Building Inspections, Development Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• MGO Connect (online)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific; city guidance and checklists cover construction documents, permit issuance, and inspections.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Effective January 1, 2026, Killeen publishes adoption of the 2024 IBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, and the 2023 NEC, as amended.
• Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Inspections
• Permit Applications and Forms
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

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