City Building Permits

College Station, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Brazos County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of College Station.

Department
Planning & Development Services Building Division
Address
1101 Texas Ave., College Station, TX 77840
Phone
979-764-3570
Website
https://www.cstx.gov/living-here/building-and-renovating/building-permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open eTRAKiT

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Register contractor with the city before permit issuance (not required for owner-occupied homestead permits).
  2. Submit permit application through eTRAKiT with required plans and documentation.
  3. City reviews application for completeness and routes to appropriate departments.
  4. Applicant responds to any comments or corrections.
  5. Pay permit fees and obtain permit.
  6. Schedule inspections through eTRAKiT or by phone.
  7. Pass required staged inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy.

Source: Planning & Development Services Building Division

General Requirements

A permit is required before construction begins on a new structure, remodel, renovation, or modification project. Permits typically required for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.

Building code
Effective January 1, 2026: 2024 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IPMC, IFC, IEBC, plus 2023 NEC and local amendments.
Owner-builder
A homeowner may obtain a permit for work on an owner-occupied homestead without contractor registration.
Contractor requirements
Licensed contractors must obtain contractor registration and applicable trade permits.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$63 to $127
Permit fee formula
Residential accessory: $0.56/sq ft ($63 minimum); Residential remodel/addition: $0.75/sq ft ($127 minimum); Reroof: $95; Contractor registration: $80; Demolition: $67; Driveway: $67

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective January 1, 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning & Development Services Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Residential projects proceed through required staged inspections. Commercial and multifamily projects also require staged inspections.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Planning & Development Services Building 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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