City Building Permits
Selma, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Selma, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Selma located in Guadalupe County.
- Department
- Building Permits & Inspections
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Review permit materials and forms on the city website.
- Prepare application and construction plans.
- Call or email the city for inspections and permit processing.
- Submit permit packet to City of Selma.
- City reviews and processes application.
- Pay applicable fees.
- Complete inspections.
- Receive permit.
Source: Building Permits & Inspections
General Requirements
Building permits are required for residential and commercial construction, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, fencing, and related work within the City of Selma.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration required.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Permits & Inspections 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 Building Permits & Inspections before applying.
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