For new construction, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued upon completion of all the required inspections. For renovations of buildings with an existing Certificate of Occupancy, Development Services is happy to update the information on your Certificate if there has been no change in business use or occupancy.
A building permit is required for new construction, additions, alteration, change of occupancy, renovations, relocations, and repairs or rehabilitation of a building or structure. Electrical, Plumbing and A/C, and Heating may also be required.
Permits can be applied for online or in person at Development Services located at 1901 South Alamo, San Antonio, Texas. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday am to pm. You may contact Development Services by calling (210) 207-1111.
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You may contact DSD regarding your residential permit by calling (210) 207-1111. Development Services is located at 1901 South Alamo, San Antonio, Texas and is operated Monday through Friday am to pm. View more about Residential Permits here.
Most buildings in Texas need a permit; exceptions include sheds <200 sqft, decks <30 inches, and fences <7 feet. Permit is required for plumbing, electrical work, residential additions, pools, and concrete pouring. Non-permit projects can include landscaping and temporary structures, but must comply with zoning laws.
Laws in Texas are strict concerning licenses, permits, and the local building code. Which makes it all the more critical you follow them. You won't need a permit for a storage shed of less than 200 square feet not used for business, work, or as a living space in Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Houston, or Austin.
For Certificate of Occupancy information, please contact Development Services at (210) 207-1111. The Development and Business Services Department is located at 1901 S. Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78204. They are available Monday through Friday from am-pm.