City Building Permits
Cleburne, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Cleburne, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Cleburne.
- Department
- Building Inspections Division, Community Development Department
- Address
- 10 N. Robinson St., P.O. Box 677, Cleburne, TX 76033
- Phone
- 817-556-8891 or 817-645-0955
- permits@cleburne.net
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Cityworks • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Register as a contractor in the Cityworks portal at https://cityworks.cleburne.net
- Prepare all required construction documents according to city standards (plans, calculations, etc.).
- Submit permit application and supporting documents through the online Cityworks system.
- City staff reviews application for completeness and technical compliance.
- Pay any plan-check or application fees as invoiced.
- Respond to any correction comments and resubmit revised documents if required.
- Upon final approval, pay remaining permit fees and obtain the permit.
- Schedule inspections through Cityworks before starting work.
Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; typical plan review is 2-4 weeks.
Source: Building Inspections Division, Community Development Department
General Requirements
Building permits are required for all construction and major renovations within the City of Cleburne before work begins.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Contractor registration (if applicable)
- Construction plans and specifications
- Site plans showing property boundaries
- Proof of property ownership or authorization
- Any project-specific compliance documentation
- Building code
- Effective December 1, 2022: 2021 International Building, Fire, Residential, Energy Conservation, Existing Building, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes plus the 2020 National Electrical Code, with NCTCOG and local amendments.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may perform work on their own residential property subject to city requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold a valid Texas license (TDLR) and comply with city contractor registration requirements.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Consult the city's fee schedule or contact Building Inspections Division for current rates.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Inspections Division, Community Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Cityworks portal (online)
- 817-556-8891 or 817-645-0955 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Standard city business hours; contact Building Inspections for specifics.
Typical inspection sequence: Inspections are required at various stages of construction: foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and final building inspection.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Effective December 1, 2022: 2021 International Building, Fire, Residential, Energy Conservation, Existing Building, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes plus the 2020 National Electrical Code, with NCTCOG and local amendments.
- Verify contractor license: Texas 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 Inspections Division, Community Development Department before applying.
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