Health inspections and food permits are required if you are operating a business that sells food, consumable items, care facilities, and other related entities. Visit the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District if your business is located in the San Antonio city limits or in unincorporated Bexar County.
A permit is required to hold garage, yard, or estate sales within city limits. This applies to both residents and non-profit organizations. You may sell up to five items or less on your property without a Garage Sale Permit.
Do I need a Business License? The City of San Antonio does not have a general business license. The type of license or permit needed is based on the product or service you plan to provide.
The San Antonio Building Code 2021 is based on the International Building Code 2021 (IBC 2021) with amendments and additions.
The Development Services Code Enforcement Office is located at 1901 South Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78204. To make a report for Code Enforcement, please contact the 311 Call Center at 3-1-1 or (210) 207-6000.
To qualify for a Texas learner's permit, students must be at least 15 years old and complete at least the first six hours of a driver education course.
Typically a building permit is required if you decide to build, remodel, repair or demolish a structure on your property. We have a few exceptions for some general repairs.
Common Code Violations Inadequate Sanitation. Structural Hazards. Inadequate or Hazardous Wiring. Inadequate or Faulty Plumbing. Inadequate or Faulty Mechanical Equipment. Faulty Weather Protection. Faulty Materials of Construction. Hazardous or Insanitary Premises.
Complaints may be filed with: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - 1.800. 803.9202.
Generally, code enforcement is allowed on view your property without a warrant for only the very limited purposes of checking on the code issue. If they are coming onto your property without some legal authority, such as a court order, then you could file a Section 1983 claim against the county. Injunctive relief.