City Building Permits

Overton, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Smith County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Overton. Overton lies in both Rusk and Smith counties.

Department: Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development
Address: Contact information published on city site
Phone: 903-834-3171
Website: https://cityofoverton.com/community-development/

Online Permit Portal

Open Community Development

Platform: Paper forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Building Regulations Chapter 90

Application Process

Use the Community Development page for the correct permit application, including residential, commercial/multi-family, MEP, accessory structure, fence, irrigation, and certificate of occupancy forms.
Submit the application to Community Development.
Coordinate inspection requests through the city.

Source: Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development

General Requirements

The city accepts all permit applications for new construction and redevelopment. Building permits are required.

Building code: Building regulations enforced through Chapter 90 (exact adopted code editions not specified in reviewed materials)
Contractor requirements: The City Manager or designee, including a contract building inspector, administers permits and inspections.

Fees

Permit fee formula: Chapter 90 points to Appendix A - Schedule of Fees (specific amounts not captured)
Penalty (no permit): Up to double the original permit fee cost for work done without first obtaining a permit
Payment note: Permit fees must be paid before work commences

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective May 30, 2019).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Community Development coordinates and schedules inspection requests as made by contractors. Construction or work for which a permit is required is subject to city inspection.

Additional Resources

Building code: Building regulations enforced through Chapter 90 (exact adopted code editions not specified in reviewed materials)
Verify contractor license: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Community Development
Building Regulations Chapter 90
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 Planning and Zoning Department / Community Development before applying.

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