City Building Permits

San Antonio, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Bexar County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of San Antonio.

Department: Development Services Department
Website: https://www.sanantonio.gov/DSD

Online Permit Portal

Open Development Services Department

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

Additional resources:

Resources and Reports

Application Process

Access the City's development-services portal
Submit building and trade permit applications online
City performs plan review for building work
Obtain permit and schedule inspections

Source: Development Services Department

General Requirements

Building permits required for construction, alterations, repairs, and regulated trade work within City of San Antonio.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Development Services Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
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 Development Services Department before applying.

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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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