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Building Permit
As of September 1, 2008 Building Permits for the City of Caldwell may only be obtained at the Code Enforcement Office located in the Municipal Court Building at 1105 Commerce Street, Caldwell TX. The Court Building is located adjacent to the City Warehouse where the former permit office was located.
Building permits must be obtained prior to the start of construction, and must be posted at the site for the duration.
Please bear with us as the permit process for the City of Caldwell undergoes renovation. We request your patience and welcome your input if you see areas that need improvement. For info or appointments call 979-567-0793.
Public Hours
- Tuesday 10-2
- Wednesday 10-1, 2-5
- Thursday 10-1, 2-5
- AND BY APPOINTMENT
Code Application Notice
The City of Caldwell has adopted the following codes:
- 2003 International Building Code
- 2003 International Residential Code
- 2000 International Plumbing Code
- 2000 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2003 International Mechanical Code
- 2003 International Fire Code
- 2003 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2005 National Electrical Code
- Texas Plumbing License Law
- TRCC Standards and Regulations
Fees and Inspections
TRCC and State required inspections performed by One Way Inspection Services, under contract to the City of Caldwell. Inspections are included in the permit fee. Payment may be made by check, cash, or cashier's check. We are working on accepting credit cards. View 2008-2009 permit fees for the City of Caldwell.
For more information please visit TRCC Website
Forms
You may download a permit application and fill it out before you come in or pick up the forms in the office. The permit application is required for all types of permits. If you are doing residential construction (except on a manufactured home), you must also fill out the TRCC information form. If you are installing, removing or remodeling a manufactured home, you must also fill out the manufactured home verification form.
If an asbestos inspection is required under state or federal law, a copy of the report must be submitted to obtain a permit.
For commercial projects in excess of $50,000, plans must be submitted for accessibility review prior to issuance of a permit.
Builders for residential projects that fall under the provisions of the TRCC must submit their valid registration number prior to issuance of a permit.
