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Require Permits |
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Outside |
Inside |
- Decks over 30” above grade with or without covers
- Manufactured Homes on Residential Lots
- Porch/patio covers, awnings & carports
- Storage sheds exceeding 120 sq. ft.
- Fences
- Lawn sprinklers systems
- Pools, hot tubs & spas
- Driveways & driveway extensions
(Minimum Driveway Standards)
- Room additions
- Attached & detached garages
- Accessory buildings
- Heating & A/C installations or replacements
- Patio enclosures
- Solar panels
- Gas lines
- Plumbing work
- Electrical work
- Replacing windows or doors
- Replacing siding
- Replacement or repair of any structural component
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- Heating & A/C installations or replacements
- Water heater installations or replacements
- Boiler installation or replacements
- Gas log, gas lines, log lighters
- Fireplaces (wood, pellet, or gas)
- Remodeling
- Electrical work
- Plumbing work
- Mechanical work
- Structural modifications
- Replacement or repair of any structural component
- Installation or replacement of windows and/or doors
- Increased window or door sizes
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Do Not Require Permits |
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Outside |
Inside |
- General landscaping
- Concrete sidewalks (on private property)
- Concrete porches/patio’s (without roofs)
- Wood decks less than 30” above grade (without cover & must be anchored properly to resist uplift). Painting
- Minor roof repairs (1 square or less)
- Minor fence repair
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- Painting
- Floor covering (carpet, linoleum & tile)
- Wallpapering
- Replacing plumbing fixtures
- Replacing cabinets & counter tops
- Adding insulation
- Changing light fixtures, switches or outlets
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This is not a complete list of all type of projects
The City Of Baytown Building Inspection Division will be happy to provide you with information related to your specific project. We encourage you to call with any questions you may have. You can reach the Building Inspection Division Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5 PM at (281) 420-6537.
NOTICE: Effective immediately, all Permit Applications MUST be accompanied by a site plan drawn to scale. Graph paper will be available at the Permit Counter at your request. Thank you in advance for assisting us in processing your permit applications. Site Plan Example.
Residential Permit Application Procedure
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