City Building Permits

Tyler, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Smith County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Tyler.

Department: Development Services - Building Services
Address: 423 W. Ferguson St., Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: 903-531-1151
Website: https://www.cityoftyler.org/government/departments/development-services/homeowners

Online Permit Portal

Open Development Services - Homeowners

Platform: eTRAKiT and ProjectDox • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Use the homeowner or contractor Development Services pages to access forms, fee information, and eTRAKiT/ProjectDox.
Submit permit applications and plans through the city's online tools.
Pay permit and plan-check fees before issuance.
Schedule inspections online or through Building Services.

Source: Development Services - Building Services

General Requirements

A building permit is required for work within the City of Tyler.

Building code: 2021 IRC, 2021 IBC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 Existing Building Code, 2021 IFC, and 2023 NEC (effective for building plans beginning January 1, 2024)
Contractor requirements: Electricians must hold the required state license and register with the city.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $50.00
Plan check fee: 20% for residential; 25% for commercial
Permit fee formula: Residential new construction: $0.35 per square foot with 20% plan-check fee. Commercial new construction, alterations, additions, and repairs: $5.00 per $1,000 of estimated valuation with 25% plan-check fee.
Reinspection fee: $50.00

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Development Services - Building Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

eTRAKiT portal (online)
Building Services (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: permit issuance, trade and building inspections, then final approvals and certificate of occupancy where applicable.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IRC, 2021 IBC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 Existing Building Code, 2021 IFC, and 2023 NEC (effective for building plans beginning January 1, 2024)
Verify contractor license: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Owner-builder rules: View rules
Building Services Contact
Development Services Home
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 Development Services - Building Services before applying.

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