City Building Permits
Howe, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Howe, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Howe issues building permits and performs plan review/inspections. Official city materials reference permit applications, building permit fees, residential inspection/fee schedule, zoning-linked building permit requirements, and Bureau Veritas inspection support.
- Department
- City of Howe permit/building review program
- Website
- https://cityofhowe.org/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Start with the city's new-construction requirements packet and applicable permit application forms.
- Submit permit application, plan review checklist, and project documents to the city.
- Pay building permit and related review or inspection fees under the city's current ordinances and schedules.
- Coordinate inspections, including Bureau Veritas inspections where assigned.
- Obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy where applicable.
General Requirements
Howe's zoning ordinance prohibits construction without first obtaining a building permit where required. The city's accessory-building guidance states all accessory buildings, including prefabricated storage buildings, require a building permit.
Required Documents
- Permit applications
- Plan review checklists
- Project plans
- Site plans
- Support/foundation details
- Electrical/plumbing plans (if applicable)
- Building code
- Howe has active building code and fee ordinances, but the exact currently adopted code editions should be confirmed with the city.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Howe's 2024 fee ordinance establishes review, permit, and inspection fees. The new-construction packet also references Ordinance 680 building permit fees and Ordinance 769 residential inspection/fee schedule.
- Payment note
- Confirm current fees with the city.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Howe permit/building review program to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Bureau Veritas (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, city/Bureau Veritas inspections during construction, then final approval. Plan review is required before permit issuance.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Howe has active building code and fee ordinances, but the exact currently adopted code editions should be confirmed with the city.
- Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- New Construction Requirements
- Accessory Buildings Information
- Fee Schedule Ordinance
- 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 City of Howe permit/building review program before applying.
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