City Building Permits

New Braunfels, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Guadalupe County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of New Braunfels located in Guadalupe County. Construction in ETJ does not require city building permit.

Department: Development Services - Building Safety Division
Website: https://www.newbraunfels.gov/3433/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open New Braunfels Permit Portal

Platform: ProjectDox • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Verify property is within New Braunfels city limits (not in ETJ).
Review Development Guide and permit requirements.
Prepare construction plans and supporting documents.
Create account in ProjectDox portal.
Submit permit application, plans, and fees online.
Development Services reviews completeness.
Route to applicable departments for plan review.
Respond to comments and resubmit if necessary.
Receive permit and schedule inspections.

Source: Development Services - Building Safety Division

General Requirements

Building permits are required for residential and commercial construction, additions, remodels, demolition, roofing, floodplain development, and trade permits in the City of New Braunfels city limits. Construction in ETJ does not require city building permit.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Verify contractor license: TDLR License Lookup
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 Services - Building Safety Division before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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