PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Permit Application & Requirements
Our department provides applications and requirements online to make the permitting process easier for you. Below we have some sample drawing available to help you decide what is necessary. If you have any questions, you can call our office and speak to a plans examiner for more information.
We have created some example drawings that resemble what would be required for a building permit. Commercial Permits also have other requirements. The other drawing can be used to apply for a block fence, carport, palapa, porch and small additions.
We provide various permit applications and their requirements below. The first section is Building permits and all the accompanying permits, along with the Installation Permit for mobile homes. In the lower section there are application for various other permits, such as garage sales.
If you would like to do work in the City of Laredo, you have to be registered in our office. Below are the registration forms and requirements for the different types of contractors we register.
Sample Drawings
The "Building Permit" drawing are examples of what needs to be submitted with a building permit application. The other examples can be used to apply for a permit, simply fill in the details. For questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Permit Fee:
$50 Residential
$250 Commercial
Fee may also be dependent on the project scope and details.
Other Permit Applications
REVIEW FEE:
$30 FOR FREESTANDING, $20 FOR ATTACHED.
$.55 PER SQ FT FOR SIGN PERMIT.
Various fess for permit, dependent on sign type. See application for more information.
A copy of your ID and
a utility bill is required
to receive a Garage
Sale Permit
- SIX (6) WEEK PERMIT
$100 ON OWN PROPERTY;
$500 OTHERWISE
- SEASONAL PERMIT
$200 PER YEAR OR
$50 PER SEASONAL EVENT; MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4)
SEASONAL EVENTS PER YEAR
- RENEWAL OR RELOCATION
($15 FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX WEEK TIME PERIOD; MAXIMUM
OF ONE RENEWAL OR RELOCATION PER YEAR)
$50 PERMIT FEE
$50 FIRE INSPECTION FEE
Process takes about an estimated 2-3 weeks
Contractor Registration
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- APPLICATION
- GENERAL LIABILITY
- STATE LICENSE
- NOTORIZED AFFIDAVIT (IF DONE BY OTHER PARTY)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
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- GENERAL LIABILITY
- STATE LICENSE
- DRIVER'S LICENSE
- NOTORIZED AFFIDAVIT (IF DONE BY OTHER PARTY)
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
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- GENERAL LIABILITY
- STATE LICENSE
- DRIVER'S LICENSE
- NOTORIZED AFFIDAVIT (IF DONE BY OTHER PARTY)
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
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- APPLICATION
- $50 FEE
- LIABILITY INSURANCE
- WORKMAN'S COMP
- BOND OF $10,000
- TRAFFIC CONTROL CERTIFICATION
RIGHT-OF-WAYCONTRACTOR
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- GENERAL LIABILITY
- STATE LICENSE
- DRIVER'S LICENSE
- NOTORIZED AFFIDAVIT (IF DONE BY OTHER PARTY)
IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR
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Laredo, Texas 78040
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