Texas permit requirements
Each county and city in Texas runs its own permit office with its own thresholds, fees, and portals. Use the links below to find the office and requirements for your project.
Building code in Texas
No mandatory statewide residential building code; adopted locally. Most Texas cities adopt a version of the International Residential Code (IRC); counties have limited building-permit authority.
Administered by Local city or municipal building department.
There is no statewide residential building code in Texas. The adopted edition and rules vary by city.
Most local permit thresholds derive from this code. See our sources and standards.