City Building Permits

Devine, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Medina County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Devine.

Department: Code Compliance Department
Address: 303 South Teel Drive, Devine, Texas 78016
Phone: 830-346-2915
Email: codecomp@cityofdevine.com
Website: https://cityofdevine.org/municipal-services/code-compliance/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Devine iWorQ Permit Portal

Platform: iWorQ • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Create an account on the city's iWorQ permit portal.
Submit permit application and required documents through the portal.
City staff reviews the application for code compliance.
Pay permit fees upon approval.
Obtain the permit before starting work.

Typical processing time: Contact the city for specific processing timeframes.

Source: Code Compliance Department

General Requirements

Permits are required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, as well as for regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing work, including signs and fences over six feet. Separate floodplain development permits are also required before beginning regulated floodplain development.

Required Documents

Permit application
Site plan
Construction plans
Project description

Building code: International Building Code (as adopted in Chapter 18 of city regulations)

Fees

Permit fee formula: Contact city for fee information.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Code Compliance Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

iWorQ Portal (online)
830-346-2915 (phone)

Additional Resources

Building code: International Building Code (as adopted in Chapter 18 of city regulations)
Verify contractor license: Texas License Search
Floodplain Development Permits
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 Code Compliance Department 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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