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Building Permits
Working Without a Permit
Any person working within the city limits on any property that is not that person's primary residence who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure without the required permits or licenses in violation of City Ordinance 3392 will be subject to a $500 investigation fee, triple permit fee, and a $150 license fee if applicable.
Where to Obtain a Permit
Permits can be applied for online at our Citizen Access Portal (CAP). Permit applications are also available online or can be obtained at City Hall in the Public Works office located at:
710 E. San Augustine
Deer Park, TX 77536
Types of Permits
The type of permit required for a project depends upon the type of project.
| Type of Permit | Projects |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy | Business name changes New owners |
| Commercial Building Permit | Commercial additions and remodels Demolitions Driveways New commercial buildings Parking lots |
| Electrical Permit | Any type of residential or commercial electrical work requires a permit. SEE REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATOR PERMITS (PDF) |
| Floodplain Permit | Any type of work performed in a flood zone area |
| Mechanical Permit | Air conditioning, heating, and boilers |
| Plumbing Permit | All plumbing work (water heaters, re-piping, sewer work, irrigation, etc.) |
| Residential Building Permit | Carport Demolition Driveways Exterior siding Fence (if you are replacing more than 50% of one side) Foundation repairs New residential homes Patio and patio cover Remodels and additions Roof Sidewalks Storage sheds Swimming pools Windows |
| Stormwater Permit | Any time more than one acre of land will be disturbed |
| Underground Construction | Any underground work performed in the city right of way |