City Building Permits

Windcrest, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Bexar County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Windcrest.

Department: Permits & Inspection Services
Address: 8601 Midcrown Drive, Windcrest, TX 78239
Phone: 210-655-0022 Ext. 2430
Website: https://www.windcrest-tx.gov/137/Building-Services

Online Permit Portal

Open Permits & Registration

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Submit permit applications and inspections requests through MyGovernmentOnline only
Register for business permits through MGO
City reviews application
Obtain permit before starting work

Source: Permits & Inspection Services

General Requirements

Building permits, business registration, and payment required through MyGovernmentOnline within City of Windcrest.

Building code: Most recently adopted International Codes and current National Electrical Code (per Chapter 103 of city ordinances)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Permits & Inspection Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

MyGovernmentOnline portal (online)

Typical inspection sequence: Building services reviewed by BB Inspections under contract with Windcrest

Additional Resources

Building code: Most recently adopted International Codes and current National Electrical Code (per Chapter 103 of city ordinances)
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 Permits & Inspection Services 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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