City Building Permits

Town of Little Elm, TX Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Little Elm, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Denton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Little Elm limits.

Department
Building Safety Division / Building Inspection
Address
100 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068
Phone
214-975-0456
Website
https://www.littleelm.gov/82/Building-Safety

Online Permit Portal

Open MyGov

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Review Building Safety Division requirements and adopted codes.
  2. Prepare permit application and construction plans.
  3. Create MyGov account or log in to existing account.
  4. Submit permit application and required documents through MyGov.
  5. Building Safety Division reviews application and plans.
  6. Address any comments from the division.
  7. Pay permit fees upon approval.
  8. Obtain permit and schedule inspections through MyGov.

Typical processing time: Varies based on permit type and completeness of submittal.

Source: Building Safety Division / Building Inspection

General Requirements

Building permits are required for new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs to buildings and structures in the Town of Little Elm.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Construction plans
  • Site plan
  • Engineering specifications as applicable
Building code
2018 construction code family with 2020 NEC (as shown in current public materials).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Safety Division / Building Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Safety Division / Building Inspection before applying.

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