City Building Permits

Pattison, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Waller County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Pattison.

Department
Building Official (authority under City of Pattison Ordinance No. 131)
Address
City of Pattison (contact city for specific department address)
Website
https://pattison.texas.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: Not specified • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact the City of Pattison to inquire about permit applications and process.
  2. For manufactured-home placement/replacement, prepare required placement and occupancy documentation.
  3. Submit application and documentation in the manner specified by the city.
  4. Obtain all required permits and inspections as specified by the Building Official.
  5. Obtain the certificate of occupancy before placement or use of the building.

Typical processing time: Not published on reviewed city pages.

Source: Building Official (authority under City of Pattison Ordinance No. 131)

General Requirements

For manufactured homes, the city ordinance makes it unlawful to place, use, or occupy a manufactured home until a placement/occupancy permit has been issued and finalized and a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Official. Finalization requires all applicable permits and inspections. For general construction, contact the city directly to confirm scope.

Required Documents

  • Placement/occupancy permit application (for manufactured homes)
  • Construction or placement plans as required by city ordinance
  • Proof of meeting all applicable building-code and inspection requirements
Permit validity
Not specified on reviewed pages.
Building code
City Ordinance No. 131 adopts the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).

Fees

Permit fee formula
City council establishes fees for permits and licenses as required by ordinance. Specific fees not published on reviewed pages.
Payment note
Contact the city directly for current fee schedule and payment procedures.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Official (authority under City of Pattison Ordinance No. 131) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Not specified; contact the Building Official.

Typical inspection sequence: Building-Official inspections and fees are required as established by city ordinance.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Official (authority under City of Pattison Ordinance No. 131) before applying.

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