City Building Permits

New Braunfels, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Comal County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of New Braunfels limits and applicable jurisdictional areas.

Department: Development Services - Building Safety Division
Website: https://www.newbraunfels.gov/3433/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open New Braunfels Permit Portal

Platform: Custom Online Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine permit type (residential, commercial, demolition, roofing, floodplain, trade permit, etc.).
Prepare required plans and documentation per city standards.
Create an account on the permit portal and submit application with supporting documents.
City staff routes plans through ProjectDox for plan review with applicable departments.
Address comments and resubmit if necessary.
Pay permit fees upon approval.
Obtain permit and begin work.

Typical processing time: Varies by project type; typically 2-4 weeks for initial review.

Source: Development Services - Building Safety Division

General Requirements

A permit is required whenever an owner intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or to perform regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing work.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Verify contractor license: Texas Contractor 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 Development Services - Building Safety 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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