City Building Permits

Gladewater, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Gregg County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Gladewater. Gladewater extends into Upshur County; city permit authority applies to city-limit properties regardless of county.

Department: Building Inspector / Code Enforcement
Address: 519 E Broadway Ave, Gladewater, TX 75647
Phone: 903-845-2196
Website: https://www.cityofgladewater.com/codeenforcement

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Start with the city's Forms & Permits page or contact City Hall.
Confirm permit type and fee with the official fee schedule.
Submit permit materials through the city's current filing method.
Obtain required inspections and certificate of occupancy when applicable.

Source: Building Inspector / Code Enforcement

General Requirements

The city expressly states construction and permitting must comply with local requirements, and its fee schedule includes building permits, accessory-building permits, demolition, driveway approach, electrical, HVAC/mechanical, plumbing/gas, fire systems, signs, pools, and certificates of occupancy.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans as required

Building code: 2012 International Building Code
Contractor requirements: Local registration required at $30.00 per permit.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $50.00
Permit fee formula: Building permit fee is $0.25 per square foot
Reinspection fee: $25.00
Payment note: Accessory buildings $50, demolition $50, driveway approach $35, electrical $50, HVAC/mechanical $50, plumbing/gas $50, commercial certificate of occupancy $75, residential certificate of occupancy $25, above-ground pool $75, in-ground pool $200, local registration $30.00 per permit.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Inspector / Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

City Hall: 903-845-2196 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Permit application, any plan review if applicable, field inspections, then certificate of occupancy where applicable.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2012 International Building Code
Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
Code Enforcement Page
Fee Schedule
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 Inspector / Code Enforcement before applying.

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