Building Permits

Permits are issued 8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F

Current Code Editions: 2018 IRC & IBC; 2017 NEC

TYPES OF REQUIRED PERMITS:

Construction-related permits:

  • Building - New Commercial or Residential buildings, additions, alterations, or moving (such as a manufactured home).
  • New Occupancy in a commercial building.
  • Swimming pool installations.
  • Irrigation systems.
  • Plumbing.
  • Mechanical / HVAC.
  • Electrical.

Fire sprinkler systems are permitted through the Montgomery County Fire Marshal.

IF IN DOUBT WHETHER OR NOT YOUR PROJECT REQUIRES A PERMIT, PLEASE CALL 936-597-3304.

PERMIT REQUESTS:

  • The permit application must be filled out in its entirety.
  • Contractor Registration is required, along with a copy of the contractor/master license, general liability insurance, and driver's license.
  • All certificates of insurance must list City of Montgomery as the certificate holder and list the physical address: 101 Old Plantersville Rd, Montgomery TX, 77316.
  • Email your Contractor Registration information list above to permits@ci.montgomery.tx.us.
  • All fees must be paid prior to a permit being issued.

 

ALL COMMERCIAL PROJECTS (INCLUDING OCCUPANT CHANGE) MUST OBTAIN A PERMIT AND INSPECTION FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE. PLEASE CONTACT THEM AS SOON AS A PERMIT IS PULLED FROM THE CITY OF MONTGOMERY. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

 

Inspections

 

1) Inspection requests must be emailed to permits@ci.montgomery.tx.us with the address in the subject line.

The following information is required in the body of the email:

  • Name of Contractor
  • Contact Number
  • Job Site Address
  • Type of Inspection

Missing information will cause a delay in your inspection! 
 

  • NEXT DAY INSPECTIONS: Request must be received no later than 12 PM
  • REQUESTS RECEIVED AFTER 12 PM will not guarantee a next business day inspection, and it may take place the 2nd business day afternoon.
  • Normal inspection requests are included in the permit fee.  Urgent inspection requests are an additional $100.  This must be paid prior to the inspection taking place. 
  • Additional inspections are $75 and must be paid prior to scheduling. 
  • If an inspection is required, and the space is occupied prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy, a $175 occupied space fee will be incurred and must be paid prior to the inspection being scheduled. 
  • Urgent inspections availability is up to the inspector’s schedule.
  • In the event of a failed inspection, the cost for a reinspection is $75 and must be paid prior to scheduling.