City Building Permits

Pearland, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Brazoria County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the City of Pearland (note: Pearland spans more than one county, but Brazoria County addresses inside Pearland are handled by Pearland's permit office).

Department: Community Development - Permits and Inspections Division
Address: 3523 Liberty Dr., Pearland, TX 77581
Phone: 281-652-1638
Website: https://www.pearlandtx.gov/departments/community-development/permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open CityWorks Portal

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Create an account in the CityWorks portal.
Submit construction permit application through CityWorks.
City staff reviews application for completeness and code compliance.
Permit is issued upon approval.
Schedule inspections through CityWorks.

Source: Community Development - Permits and Inspections Division

General Requirements

A construction permit is required for listed residential and commercial work.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development - Permits and Inspections Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

CityWorks portal (online)

Scheduling deadline: Inspection requests must be submitted through CityWorks by 4:00 p.m. for next-business-day scheduling.

Additional Resources

Verify contractor license: 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 Community Development - Permits and 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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