City Building Permits

Longview, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Gregg County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

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

Department
Development Services - Building Inspection
Address
410 S. High St., Longview, TX 75601
Phone
903-237-1074
Website
https://longviewtexas.gov/2172/Building-Inspection

Online Permit Portal

Open Longview Permit Portal

Platform: City online permit portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Use the city's permit portal to apply, pay, upload plans, and track review status.
  2. Contractors and licensed trades register in the portal before applying.
  3. Homeowners seeking homestead-exempt permits must contact Development Services directly for process guidance.
  4. Use the permit-applications page if a printable application is needed, including building permit, certificate of occupancy, development permit, and site-plan review materials.
  5. Schedule inspections through the portal or the city's inspection request line at 903-239-5598.

Source: Development Services - Building Inspection

General Requirements

Longview publishes building permit applications, commercial certificate of occupancy applications, development permits, and site-plan review materials, and its portal is expressly for construction permits and inspections.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Construction plans
  • Site plan as required
Building code
2021 IFC, 2012 IRC, 2012 IBC, 2015 IECC, 2012 IPC, 2012 IMC, 2017 NEC, 2012 IPMC, and 2012 IFGC
Owner-builder
Homeowners seeking homestead-exempt permits must contact Development Services directly.
Contractor requirements
The permit portal is designed for general contractors, licensed trade contractors, and design professionals; the city's fee schedule also includes contractor registration categories.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$30.00
Plan check fee
One-third of the building permit fee
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based for many building permits under Schedule A
Trade permit fee
$75 residential; $100 commercial
Reinspection fee
$100.00
Penalty (no permit)
Work without required permit doubles the permit fee, with a $100 minimum

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Development Services - Building Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Permit application and plan upload, plan review, permit issuance, inspections, and certificate of occupancy where applicable.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Development Services - Building Inspection before applying.

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