Josephine, TX Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Josephine.

Department

City of Josephine Building Official

Website

https://cityofjosephinetx.com/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Contact City of Josephine for building permit application procedures.
2. Submit permit application with property survey, site plan, building plan, and foundation plan as required.
3. City staff reviews application.
4. If applicable, septic-system permit must be approved by county official before building permit is issued.
5. Pay permit fees.
6. Obtain building permit and conduct construction.

Source: City of Josephine Building Official

General Requirements

Building permits required for all construction within City of Josephine. No building permit may be issued unless tract is part of approved recorded plat.

Required Documents

• Property survey
• Site plan
• Building plan
• Foundation plan

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$2,200

Permit fee formula

Residential building permits: $2,200; commercial building permits by valuation table

Trade permit fee

Listed separately

Reinspection fee

Double-fee penalty for work without a permit

Penalty (no permit)

Double-fee penalty for work without a permit

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

• Verify contractor license: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• Zoning Ordinances
• Master Fee Schedule
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

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