City Building Permits

Schertz, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Bexar County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Schertz (spans Bexar, Guadalupe, and Comal Counties).

Department: Inspections Division
Address: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 1, Schertz, TX 78154
Phone: 210-619-1750
Website: https://www.schertz.com/456/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open CityView Development Portal

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Submit application through CityView portal for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, occupancy change, or trade work
City reviews application
Obtain permit before starting work
Schedule and request inspections through portal

Source: Inspections Division

General Requirements

Building permits required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, changing occupancy, or performing regulated trade work within City of Schertz.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Inspections Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

CityView portal (online)

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 Inspections Division 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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