City Building Permits

Crandall, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Kaufman County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Crandall.

Department
Administrative Services, Permits and Licenses
Phone
972-427-3771 ext. 108

Online Permit Portal

Platform: Custom City Portal • Account required: No • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Visit the City of Crandall Permits and Licenses page to access online applications.
  2. Select the appropriate permit type: commercial permits, residential permits, trade permits, contractor registration, COs, right-of-way permits, or fire alarm/sprinkler permits.
  3. Complete the online application with required documents.
  4. Submit application with required fees.
  5. Bureau Veritas handles plan review and inspections for residential and commercial work.
  6. Respond to any corrections or comments if required.
  7. Obtain final permit approval and schedule inspections.

Typical processing time: Inspection requests submitted by 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday are performed the next business day.

Source: Administrative Services, Permits and Licenses

General Requirements

Building permits are required for most remodels and additions. The city reviews plans, issues permits, and performs inspections for safe code-compliant construction.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Site plan
  • Construction plans
  • Project scope information

Fees

Reinspection fee
$100 per re-inspection; must be paid before the re-inspection occurs.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Administrative Services, Permits and Licenses to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Inspection requests submitted by 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday are performed the next business day.
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Bureau Veritas handles residential and commercial plan review and inspections.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Administrative Services, Permits and Licenses before applying.

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