City Building Permits
Gunter, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Gunter, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Gunter runs an electronic permit and contractor-registration program through MyGov and uses Atlas Municipal Services for inspections.
- Department
- Development Portal / Building Inspection
- Address
- 105 N. 4th Street, Gunter, TX 75058
- Phone
- (903) 433-5185
Online Permit Portal
Platform: MyGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Register in MyGov and follow the city's online submittal guide.
- Submit electronic permit applications and plans through MyGov.
- Pay applicable fees after city review.
- Email Atlas Municipal Services at least 48 hours before the desired inspection date.
- Complete final inspections and certificate-of-occupancy steps as required.
General Requirements
Gunter requires a building permit for alteration or construction work. The city also publishes accessory-building and remodel permit packets.
- Building code
- Gunter uses the 2021 International Building Codes.
- Contractor requirements
- The city maintains contractor registration in MyGov.
Fees
- Payment note
- Permit fees are available from City Hall.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Development Portal / Building Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Atlas Municipal Services (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Email at least 48 hours before the desired inspection date.
Typical inspection sequence: Plan review, permit issuance, staged inspections during construction, and final inspection before occupancy.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Gunter uses the 2021 International Building Codes.
- Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
- Development Portal
- Home Remodel Permit
- Certificate of Occupancy
- 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 Development Portal / Building Inspection before applying.
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