Town of Anthony, TX Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the Town of Anthony, Texas.

Department

Planning and Inspections Department

Address

401 Wildcat Drive, Anthony, Texas 79821

Phone

(915) 886-3944

Email

info@townofanthonytx.org

Website

https://townofanthonytx.org/contactus

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm project scope with the town's Planning and Inspections staff at Town Hall.
2. Prepare the building permit application and, if the applicant is a homeowner acting as the general contractor, complete the town's Homeowner's Affidavit for Building Permit.
3. Provide proof of ownership. Applicant must be listed by the El Paso Central Appraisal District or provide the deed.
4. For new single-family dwelling construction under a homeowner permit, provide proof of liability insurance naming Anthony, Texas as certificate holder with the minimum limits listed on the town form.
5. Ensure all subcontractors are properly licensed and registered with the Town of Anthony. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, and fire-system permits cannot be pulled by a homeowner unless the homeowner is properly licensed and registered.
6. Submit the application to the town and proceed through inspections before concealment or completion.

Typical processing time: No public turnaround identified; confirm with Planning and Inspections.

Source: Planning and Inspections Department

General Requirements

Building permits are required for covered building work within town limits.

Required Documents

• Building permit application
• Proof of ownership
• For qualifying new homeowner-built single-family homes: proof of liability insurance
• Trade permits and contractor registration materials as applicable

Permit validity

Not clearly stated on town page; confirm directly with Planning and Inspections.

Building code

Full code-adoption summary not cleanly published on town public pages. Confirm latest adopted code editions directly from municipal code before relying on any specific edition.

Owner-builder

An owner may act as general contractor for the owner's current or intended primary residence, but may not obtain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, or fire-systems permits unless appropriately licensed with the state and registered with the town.

Contractor requirements

Subcontractors must be registered with the Town of Anthony in accordance with Chapter 15.08.060 of the municipal code and properly licensed.

Fees

Penalty (no permit)

Double the permit fee for a homeowner and triple the permit fee for a contractor if work starts without permits

Payment note

Not clearly stated on town page.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Inspections Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (915) 886-3944 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Inspections must occur before concealment and before final completion

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Work must be inspected prior to being concealed or completed.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Full code-adoption summary not cleanly published on town public pages. Confirm latest adopted code editions directly from municipal code before relying on any specific edition.
• Contact Page
• Municipal Code
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

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