Residential Remodel

Remodeling an existing home, or making major changes that alter its footprint, calls for a permit approved by the Building Inspections Division.

Step 1: Gather What You Need

To be issued a residential remodel permit, provide:

• The project address and its legal description
• Contact details for the owner, contractor and architect, as applicable
• How the space will be used, its square footage and the area of work
• The class of work, a description of it, the project valuation and the property's market value
• A plot plan showing off-street parking, the existing building and an address key
• A floor plan labeling every room, its proposed use, the square footage of each area and the exits (see the residential remodel floor plan guidelines)
• A wall section or specifications for interior partitions
• Electrical, plumbing and mechanical plans

Step 2: Submit Your Application Online

Submit your application through the city's online permit portal. If this is your first time using the portal, you will need a working email address to register, and setting up the account takes only about five minutes.

After You Apply

Most applications are reviewed within 5 to 10 business days. If reviewers ask you for corrections or more information, approval may take longer.

Help by Phone or in Person

Need a hand with the online application? Staff can help over the phone or at the counter.

• Phone: (555) 010-2235
• Office: Building Inspections Division, City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Fredville, TX 75999
• Email: [email protected]
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fees

• Both the application and the fee payment are handled in the online permit portal.
• To estimate what a residential remodel permit will cost, see building permit fees.

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