Building Permit Information

Effective July 15, 2025, the City will adopt the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) for all permitting activities.

Please ensure that all permit applications submitted on or after this date comply with the updated code requirements.

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 penalty and triple permit fee.

Where to Obtain a Permit

Permits can be applied for online at our Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal. Permit applications are also available online or can be obtained at City Hall in the Public Works Permit 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