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How to Apply For a Building Permit
To determine any other information that is required for your specific project please utilize the Permit Requirements Checklist (PDF) or see the tabs below.
To begin the permit process, complete an application and email Development Services 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:
If you are a submitting a permit for a New Commercial Building you will need to use the Commercial Building Permit Application (PDF).
If you are a submitting a permit for a New Single Family Residence you will need to use the Residential Building Permit Application (PDF).
Most permits will require a review process that may take up to 48 hours to complete for most projects. New residential construction permits can take up to 5 business days to process. New commercial construction permits can take up to 10 business days to process.
Please use the General Permit Application (PDF) for any of the following work:
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Please use the Roll-Off Container Application (PDF) if a container smaller then 20 yards will be obtained and placed on a property.
Please use the Garage Sale Permit Application (PDF) for a garage sale.
- Please email application or come in person by no later than 4:30 p.m.
- Signs will be available at City Annex building at 601 Moore Ave. Portland, Texas 78374.