City Building Permits
Waxahachie, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Waxahachie, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Waxahachie.
- Department
- Building and Community Services
- Address
- 401 S. Rogers, P.O. Box 757, Waxahachie, TX 75168; some forms list 408 S. Rogers
- Phone
- 469-309-4020
- Website
- https://www.waxahachie.com/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Tyler EnerGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Create an account in the Tyler EnerGov Citizens Self Service portal.
- Submit construction plans and required application materials online.
- Pay permit and plan review fees through the portal.
- City staff reviews plans for compliance with the Unified Development Code and adopted International Codes.
- Receive plan review comments and respond if revisions are required.
- Pay remaining permit fees and obtain permit issuance.
- Schedule inspections and begin work.
Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; see portal for details
Source: Building and Community Services
General Requirements
A building permit is required for all residential and commercial construction, alterations, and repairs within the City of Waxahachie.
- Building code
- 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Building Code (IBC); 2021 International Codes with NCTCOG and local amendments; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building and Community Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Building Code (IBC); 2021 International Codes with NCTCOG and local amendments; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)
- 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 Building and Community Services before applying.
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