Building Permit Information

HAVE YOU OBTAINED ALL THE NECESSARY AND REQUIRED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/APPROVALS WITH THE CITY'S PLANNING DEPARTMENT FIRST?

FOR YOUR PROJECT'S TIME-LINE SAKE PLEASE CONSULT WITH THE CITY'S PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO CHECK IF THERE ARE ANY PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE.

PERMIT TYPES

The following permit types are facilitated through MGO Connect:

Sub-types of Applications for Each Permit Type:

Construction: New, Remodel, Addition, Accessory Building, Certificate of Occupancy, Construction Trailer, Demolition, Driveway, Electrical, Fence, Irrigation, Plumbing, Roofing, Swimming Pool, Tenant Finish Out

Fire: Operation/Inspections, Use of Pyrotechnics, Fire Plan Review

Signage: Sign Permit, Sign Master Plan, Sign Variance

Other projects facilitated by the building department:

1. Pool Encroachment Variances

2. License to Encroach (Regarding Public Utility Easements)

Home Owners

Q: As the home owner can I pull my own permits?

A: A Homestead Exemption permit may be issued to non-licensed individuals to perform plumbing, electrical and mechanical work within the dwelling premises that they own and occupy. Before beginning any work, the unlicensed person must first sign an affidavit stating that the applicant owns and occupies the structure and is responsible for conducting the work to code specifications, provide proof of ownership from Hays County Appraisal District and pay all required permit fees. Home owner exemptions do not apply to rental or commercial properties.

When applying for a permit as the home owner please ensure the Home Owners Exemption Affidavit is included with your permit application.