City Building Permits
Garrett, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Garrett, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Garrett.
- Department
- Planning and Zoning / Public Works
- Address
- 208 North Ferris Street, Ennis, TX 75119
- Phone
- 972-875-5893
Online Permit Portal
Platform: City forms and city hall process • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact city staff or visit the Planning and Zoning page for permit packets.
- Complete the required forms and documentation.
- Submit to city for plan review and approval.
- City reviews and issues permits.
- City performs inspections on permitted work.
Typical processing time: Varies by project type
General Requirements
Garrett requires building permits for most remodels and additions within the city.
- Building code
- NEC 2020, IFC 2015, IBC 2015
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration is required.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Planning and Zoning / Public Works to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: NEC 2020, IFC 2015, IBC 2015
- Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR 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 Planning and Zoning / Public Works before applying.
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