Uhland, TX Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Uhland and its ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction).

Department

City of Uhland

Address

15 N. Old Spanish Trail, Uhland, TX 78640

Phone

(512) 398-7399

Email

permits@uhlandtx.us

Website

https://www.cityofuhland.com/permitting-billing-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Create an account in MyGovernmentOnline and submit the building permit application there.
2. For residential permits, use the city's posted residential permit/forms resources or the MyGovernmentOnline intake path.
3. If the project involves subdivision master plans, plats, or plat waivers, schedule the required pre-application conference with city staff before filing.
4. For inspections, email permits@uhlandtx.us with the project address, requested inspection, name, and phone number.
5. Submit inspection requests by 3:00 p.m. for consideration of next-day scheduling.

Source: City of Uhland

General Requirements

The city's development resources page states all commercial, residential, and OSSF permits must be completed through MyGovernmentOnline.

Building code

The city states it has already adopted its authorized building codes. Its ordinance library identifies 'Adopted 2006 international building codes,' while the current fee schedule and development guide show an active modern permitting program.

Contractor requirements

Uhland requires contractors performing work requiring permits in the city or ETJ to register with the city, provide license and insurance information, and pay the applicable registration fee. A homestead owner performing work on the owner's occupied residence is exempt from the contractor-registration ordinance.

Fees

Trade permit fee

Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical each $0.15 per square foot of add/remodel.

Reinspection fee

First reinspection $100; second and later reinspections $125 each.

Payment note

Single-family residential application and plan review: $25 plus professional fees. New single-family permit and inspections: starts at $500 for 1-500 square feet; then tiered square-foot schedules upward. Additions/remodel/repair permit and inspections: $0.30 per square foot, not including trade permits. Residential certificate of occupancy: $50. Development/platting fees: pre-application conference $200 per half hour; subdivision master plan $1,500 plus $150 per acre plus professional fees; preliminary plat $1,000 plus $75 per lot plus professional fees.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Uhland to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• permits@uhlandtx.us (email)

Scheduling deadline

Inspection requests must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. for next-day consideration.

Typical inspection sequence: Building permit applications go through MyGovernmentOnline. The fee schedule states vertical construction inspections must be completed and passed before certificate of occupancy issuance.

Additional Resources

• Building code: The city states it has already adopted its authorized building codes. Its ordinance library identifies 'Adopted 2006 international building codes,' while the current fee schedule and development guide show an active modern permitting program.
• Development Resources
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

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