How to Apply For a Building Permit

To begin the permit process, complete an application and email Building & Development Department at permits@portlandtx.gov along with any required documents.

Applications can also be picked at the City Annex building, located at 601 Moore Avenue. 

For any questions, call the department at Phone 361-777-4550.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Building permits are issued in the name of the property owner(s) or licensed contractors performing the work. Generally, you will need to provide the following:

  • A building permit application 
  • One Com-check (2009 Energy Code for Commercial) or one Res-check (2009 Energy Code for Residential) 
  • W.P.I.-1 Form for Windstorm Certification

There are four types of permit applications issued by the City of Portland. They are as follows:

  1. New Commercial 
  2. New Residential
  3. General Permits
  4. Roll-off container
  5. Garage Sale

If you are a submitting a permit for a New Commercial Building you will need to use the Commercial Building Permit Application (PDF).