City Building Permits

Tye, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Taylor County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Tye.

Department: Building Inspection / City Secretary
Address: 205 North Street, PO Box 369, Tye, TX 79563-0369
Phone: (325) 692-8588
Website: https://www.cityoftye.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Contact the City of Tye or City Secretary regarding permit requirements for your project.
Obtain the appropriate permit application form.
Submit completed application in person or by mail to City Hall.
Pay required permit fees.
Obtain building permit from the City Secretary or designee.
Proceed with construction and arrange required inspections.

Source: Building Inspection / City Secretary

General Requirements

A written permit from the City Secretary or designee is required before construction, moving, removing, or demolishing buildings or structures within the city.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans

Building code: 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2020 National Electrical Code (adopted March 18, 2024)

Fees

Permit fee formula: $1.20 per square foot for new residence / commercial, additions, and alterations
Reinspection fee: $50
Penalty (no permit): Permit fees double when work starts before a permit is obtained

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Inspection / City Secretary to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(325) 692-8588 (phone)

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2020 National Electrical Code (adopted March 18, 2024)
Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR Contractor License Lookup
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 Building Inspection / City Secretary 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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