City Building Permits

Wimberley, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Hays County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Wimberley.

Department: City Permitting Department / Development Services
Address: 221 Stillwater, Wimberley, TX 78676
Phone: 512-847-0025 (option 2)
Email: permits@cityofwimberley.com
Website: https://www.cityofwimberley.com/179/Construction-Residential-Commercial

Online Permit Portal

Open City Permitting Department

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine project type and review fee schedule.
Prepare construction plans and site plan as required by project scope.
Submit permit application directly to City Hall or Permitting Department.
City Permitting Department conducts plan review.
Commercial projects and residential projects on slopes over 15 percent require site-plan review and approval before building permit issuance.
Applicant responds to any plan-review comments.
Obtain permit upon approval and fee payment.
Schedule and complete required inspections.

Typical processing time: Varies by project type; contact City Permitting Department for specific timelines.

Source: City Permitting Department / Development Services

General Requirements

Building permits are required for new construction and for most phases of reconstruction or remodeling within Wimberley city limits.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans and site plan (as required by project scope)
Project valuation

Building code: Building code adopted per City of Wimberley.

Fees

Penalty (no permit): Unpermitted work is subject to penalties.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City Permitting Department / Development Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

512-847-0025 (option 2) (phone)
permits@cityofwimberley.com (email)

Typical inspection sequence: City Permitting Department administers required inspections.

Additional Resources

Building code: Building code adopted per City of Wimberley.
Verify contractor license: TDLR License Lookup
Fee Schedule
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 City Permitting Department / Development Services 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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