City Building Permits

Wichita Falls, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Wichita County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Wichita Falls.

Department: Building Inspections Division
Phone: (940) 761-7417
Email: permits@wichitafallstx.gov
Website: https://www.wichitafallstx.gov/130/Building-Inspections-Division

Online Permit Portal

Open MGO Connect

Platform: MGO Connect • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Start from the Building Inspections Division page or the official MGO Connect portal.
Submit the correct permit application and supporting plans/documents.
If applicable, complete contractor registration or licensing requirements shown on the city forms page.
Pay permit fees through the city process before work begins.
Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy when applicable.

Source: Building Inspections Division

General Requirements

Building permits are required for commercial building, residential building, demolition, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, signs, mobile-food units, and related work.

Building code: City has adopted the 2022 International Building Code series with local amendments including building, residential, existing building, fire, fuel gas, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance, and energy codes.
Contractor requirements: Contractor license/registration required. The city publishes contractor registration forms for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $47.00
Plan check fee: Separate plan review fees per rates-and-fees ordinance
Permit fee formula: Valuation-based building permit fee table
Trade permit fee: Separate trade permit fees (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) per ordinance

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Inspections Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

MGO Connect (portal)
(940) 761-7417 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: The city publishes active permit categories for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and demolition work, indicating discipline-specific inspections tied to permit type.

Additional Resources

Building code: City has adopted the 2022 International Building Code series with local amendments including building, residential, existing building, fire, fuel gas, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance, and energy codes.
Building Inspections Division
Forms & Publications
Adopted Codes and Amendments
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 Inspections Division 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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