City Building Permits

Bullard, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Smith County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Bullard.

Department
City permit program
Address
114 S. Phillips, Bullard, TX 75757
Phone
903-894-7223
Website
https://www.bullardtexas.net/566/Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open City Permits

Platform: Paper and email submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Use the city permit page to download the current construction packet.
  2. Submit a completed application, plans, and required energy-compliance materials.
  3. Ensure each subcontractor pulls the required trade permit before work starts.
  4. Proceed through the city's listed inspection sequence before final occupancy.

Source: City permit program

General Requirements

A building permit is required for residential and commercial construction within the City of Bullard.

Building code
2021 IBC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2006 IFC, 2006 IFGC, and 2023 NEC
Contractor requirements
Plumbers, electricians, and mechanical contractors must pull their own permits before the job starts or fees will double. Subcontractors must provide state licenses and liability insurance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$100.00
Permit fee formula
Residential building permit: $15 per 100 square feet. Residential electrical: $5 per 100 sq ft ($50 min); plumbing: $4 per 100 sq ft ($50 min); gas: $1 per 100 sq ft ($50 min); HVAC: $5 per 100 sq ft ($50 min).
Reinspection fee
Assessed; fees double if required trade permits are not pulled before work starts
Penalty (no permit)
Fees double if required trade permits are not pulled before work starts

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective November 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City permit program to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Staged inspections from temporary pole and rough inspections through final. No residential or commercial structure may be occupied before final inspection approval.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City permit program 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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