City Building Permits

Dripping Springs, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Hays County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Dripping Springs corporate city limits and certain limited-purpose areas and ETJ subdivisions with development agreements.

Department: Building Department
Address: 661 West Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone: 512-858-4725
Website: https://www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/building-department

Online Permit Portal

Open MGO Connect

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine permit type: construction, fire, or signage.
Prepare construction plans per city requirements.
Create MGO Connect account and upload application materials.
Track plan-review status through the MGO Connect portal.
Respond to plan-review comments and resubmit revised documents if required.
Pay remaining permit fees upon approval.
Schedule inspections through the portal.
Pass required inspections and obtain sign-off.

Typical processing time: Varies by permit type and plan complexity; contact Building Department for specific timelines.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

Any building or structure erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, removed, converted, or demolished requires a building permit. Cosmetic work such as painting or carpeting does not require a permit.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans
Site plan
Proof of ownership or authorization

Building code: 2018 International Building Code (I-codes) and 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). Third-party inspection agency used for structural plan review and inspections.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Cosmetic work such as painting or carpeting

Inspections

How to Schedule

MGO Connect portal (online)
512-858-4725 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Third-party inspection agency used for structural plan review and inspections.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 International Building Code (I-codes) and 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). Third-party inspection agency used for structural plan review and inspections.
Verify contractor license: TDLR License Lookup
Residential Builder Information Packet
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 Department 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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