City Building Permits

Village of Tiki Island, TX Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Tiki Island, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Galveston County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the Village of Tiki Island.

Department
Village of Tiki Island Building Department
Address
802 Tiki Drive, Tiki Island, TX 77554
Phone
409-935-1427
Website
https://villageoftikiisland.gov/Document%20Center/Building%20Department/Permits%20and%20Forms/New%20Home%20or%20%20Addition%20permit%20and%20guidlines.pdf

Online Permit Portal

Open Contact Building Inspector

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact Building Inspector about your project.
  2. Prepare plans per village standards.
  3. Submit application and plans to Building Inspector.
  4. Building Inspector reviews plans.
  5. Building Inspector approves or requests revisions.
  6. Pay permit fees.
  7. Obtain permit and schedule required inspections.

Source: Village of Tiki Island Building Department

General Requirements

Permits required for new structures, remodels, additions, bulkheading, dredging, fencing, pools, LPG tanks, and other work.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Site plans and property survey
  • Construction and architectural plans
  • Engineering plans (if applicable)
  • Coastal/floodplain compliance documentation
Permit validity
To be confirmed with Building Inspector
Building code
2018 residential/building/plumbing/mechanical/energy codes, 2017 NEC, plus coastal and floodplain construction rules with freeboard and enclosure limitations below BFE
Owner-builder
Verify owner-builder eligibility with Building Inspector.
Contractor requirements
Separate contractor-pulled permits required for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, irrigation, fire sprinkler, fence, pool, and LPG work.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Tiki Island Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 409-935-1427 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Extensive inspection requirements for coastal/floodplain compliance.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Tiki Island Building Department before applying.

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