City Building Permits

Kemp, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Kaufman County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Kemp.

Department
Permitting Department, Development Services
Address
304 S. Main Street, Kemp, TX 75143
Phone
903-498-3191
Website
https://www.cityofkemp.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Kemp Official Site

Platform: Custom City Portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Download the Commercial Permit Packet from the city website or contact the permit office.
  2. Prepare digital copies of all required application materials per the packet instructions.
  3. Submit one digital copy of the application, site plan, and relevant paperwork to the permit office (paper copies requested if needed).
  4. City staff reviews application for completeness and compliance with code.
  5. Pay permit fees as required.
  6. Respond to any corrections or comments if required.
  7. Obtain final permit approval and schedule required inspections.
  8. Obtain final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy before occupying the building.

Typical processing time: Timeframe varies by project type and complexity.

Source: Permitting Department, Development Services

General Requirements

Building permits required for new construction, additions, remodels, shell buildings, tenant finish-outs, and other commercial work under the Kemp City Code.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Project narrative
  • Floor plan
  • Site plan
  • Engineered plans (depending on project scope)
  • Asbestos survey results (for remodel or demolition)
  • COMcheck energy compliance
  • TDLR architectural-barriers submission (for projects over $50,000)
  • PE-stamped plans (for larger or structurally significant work)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 903-498-3191 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: All permits require final inspection and a Certificate of Occupancy must be issued before a building is occupied.

Additional Resources

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

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