City Building Permits

Pearland, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Fort Bend County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Pearland. Pearland spans multiple counties, so Fort Bend County addresses must be verified as within city limits.

Department: Community Development - Permits and Inspections Division
Address: 3523 Liberty Dr., Pearland, TX 77581
Phone: 281-652-1638
Website: https://www.pearlandtx.gov/departments/community-development/permits

Online Permit Portal

Open CityWorks

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

Application Process

Source: Community Development - Permits and Inspections Division

General Requirements

Construction permits are required for new building, addition, remodeling, and related work as defined by adopted building codes.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development - Permits and Inspections Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Verify contractor license: 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 Community Development - Permits and Inspections Division before applying.

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