City Building Permits
Joshua, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Joshua, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Joshua.
- Department
- Development Services / Permits & Inspections
- Address
- 101 S Main St., Joshua, TX 76058
- Phone
- 817-558-7447 or 817-558-7356
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Download the applicable permit application forms from the Development Services website.
- Prepare all required supporting documents including construction plans, site plans, and technical specifications.
- Complete the permit application and contractor registration if applicable.
- Submit completed application and documents to Permits & Inspections by email or in person.
- City staff reviews application for code compliance and completeness.
- Pay permit fees upon approval.
- Obtain the issued permit before beginning construction.
- Schedule required inspections through Permits & Inspections during construction.
Typical processing time: Varies by project type; typically 1-2 weeks for complete applications.
General Requirements
Building permits are required for new construction, additions, remodels, and structural alterations within the City of Joshua.
Required Documents
- Completed building permit application
- Construction plans and specifications
- Site plan showing property boundaries
- Contractor registration form (if applicable)
- Proof of property ownership or authorization
- Any trade-specific permit applications (electrical, plumbing, mechanical)
- Building code
- Adopted 2015 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Existing Building, Property Maintenance, Wildland Urban Interface, Private Sewage Disposal, Swimming Pool and Spa, and Fire Codes plus the 2014 National Electrical Code, with NCTCOG and local amendments.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may perform work on residential property subject to city requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold a valid Texas TDLR license and register with the city.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Contact Permits & Inspections for current fee schedule.
- Payment note
- Permit payment link available on the permitting forms page.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Development Services / Permits & Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 817-558-7356 (Permits & Inspections) (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Standard city business hours.
Typical inspection sequence: Required inspections typically include footing/foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-ins, insulation, drywall, and final building inspection.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Adopted 2015 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Existing Building, Property Maintenance, Wildland Urban Interface, Private Sewage Disposal, Swimming Pool and Spa, and Fire Codes plus the 2014 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 Development Services / Permits & Inspections before applying.
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