City Building Permits

White Oak, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Gregg County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of White Oak.

Department
Building Inspection Department / Building Official
Address
906 S. White Oak Road, White Oak, TX 75693
Phone
903-759-3936
Website
https://www.cityofwhiteoak.com/buildingandpermits

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Application Process

  1. Review the Building Official page to determine whether the project needs a permit.
  2. Obtain the needed form from the city's Forms & Permits page.
  3. Register annually with the city if you are a contractor, except plumbers, who are exempt from city registration under the city's note but still must pull permits.
  4. Submit permit materials to City Hall and schedule any needed inspections, including safety inspection for occupancy changes.

Source: Building Inspection Department / Building Official

General Requirements

The city states permits are required for new construction, remodeling, additions, plumbing, and electrical work.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Construction plans as required
Building code
2018 IFC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPMC, 2015 IECC, 2018 IPC, and 2017 NEC
Contractor requirements
Annual city registration is required for contractors wishing to obtain a permit, except plumbers are not required to register under Texas law but still must pull permits.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50.00
Permit fee formula
Building permits are $0.25 of total square footage
Payment note
Swimming pool $100, irrigation $100, driveway approach $65, roof $75, city registration $50, safety inspection $30.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Inspection Department / Building Official to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • City Hall: 903-759-3936 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, required inspections, and safety inspection / certificate of occupancy when occupancy changes. The city requires a safety inspection before a change in occupancy and before electrical service is connected.

Additional Resources

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

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