City Building Permits

Schertz, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Comal County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Schertz, including territory in Comal County, Bexar County, and Guadalupe County.

Department: Inspections Division
Address: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 1, Schertz, TX 78154
Phone: 210-619-1750
Website: https://www.schertz.com/456/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Schertz CityView Portal

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Review the Building Permits page and Inspections Division requirements for your project type.
Prepare plans and documentation according to city standards and adopted building codes.
Submit application through the CityView portal and pay permit fees online.
City staff routes plans for review.
Address any plan-review comments and resubmit if needed.
Schedule inspections through the portal.
Obtain final approvals and complete work.

Typical processing time: Varies by project type; typically 1-3 weeks.

Source: Inspections 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.

Contractor requirements: Contractor registration required with the Inspections Division.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Inspections 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 Inspections Division before applying.

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