City Building Permits
Santa Fe, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Santa Fe, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Santa Fe.
- Department
- Building and Permitting Department
- Address
- City Hall, 12002 Hwy 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510
- Phone
- 409-925-6412
- permits@santafetx.gov
Online Permit Portal
Platform: iWorQ • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Review applicable codes and permit requirements.
- Prepare all required plans and documentation.
- Create account in iWorQ permit portal.
- Submit application and plans through the portal.
- Building and Permitting Department reviews completeness.
- Respond to any review comments and resubmit revised plans.
- Pay permit fees and obtain permit.
- Schedule required inspections.
Typical processing time: Permits processed daily during posted business hours.
General Requirements
No inspections occur without an approved and issued building permit.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Site plans and property survey
- Construction plans and specifications
- Engineering plans (if applicable)
- Project cost estimate
- Contractor documentation
- Permit validity
- Permits must be obtained and used within specified timeframe.
- Building code
- 2024 International Codes and 2023 National Electrical Code
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may pull certain residential permits; verify eligibility.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed contractors must maintain valid Texas license and insurance.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building and Permitting Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- iWorQ Portal (online)
- 409-925-6412 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- During posted City Hall business hours
Typical inspection sequence: Inspections required before work commences and at various construction stages.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2024 International Codes and 2023 National Electrical Code
- 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 Building and Permitting Department before applying.
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