Building Permits & Inspections
To give you 24 X 7 access to permits, there are links below for all available permits. You can now print your permit, fill it in, and deliver to the office via email, mail, or in person. The permit fee document is also attached for your convenience.
The Building Permits and Inspections Department will strive to assist you with your construction project in an efficient and accountable manner. They are responsible for permitting all construction and conducting inspections of all construction-related permits as well as issuance of Certificates of Occupancy, Fire Prevention, and Special Events.
The Building Permits and Inspections Department is responsible for:
- Conducting building construction inspections
- Issuing building permits
- Issuing certificate of occupancy permits
- Reviewing building plans
- Working directly with the Planning and Zoning Commission
To obtain a permit for both residential and commercial uses, simply download the forms below (if available) or give us a call and we will be happy to provide you with the necessary forms.
Related Documents
- Fence Permit-2025 Rate schedule ( PDF / 292 KB )
- Fence Permit-2025 Rate schedule ( PDF / 292 KB )
- Residential Building Checklist (8-25) ( PDF / 233 KB )
- Mechanical Permit Application (revised 6/10/2025) ( PDF / 139 KB )
- Plumbing Permit Application (Revised 6/10/2025) ( PDF / 140 KB )
- Electrical Permit Application (REVISED 6/10/2025 ( PDF / 142 KB )
- REVISED Building Permit Fees ( PDF / 210 KB )
- Accessory Apartment Permit ( PDF / 228 KB )
- Commercial Building Checklist ( PDF / 1,464 KB )
- Commercial Building checklist ( PDF / 1,464 KB )
- Commercial Building Permit ( PDF / 1,464 KB )
- Conditional Use Permit ( PDF / 301 KB )
- Deck, Terrace, Enclosure Permit ( PDF / 369 KB )
- Detached garage Permit and checklist ( PDF / 392 KB )
- Driveway Culvert Application ( PDF / 195 KB )
- Fence Permit ( PDF / 213 KB )
- Room Addition Application ( PDF / 482 KB )
- Special Use-Dwelling Accessory Building ( PDF / 205 KB )
- Storage Unit Building Permit ( PDF / 1,250 KB )
- Swimming Pool Permit ( PDF / 371 KB )
- Water Well Permit ( PDF / 103 KB )
- Variance and Special Use permit ( PDF / 410 KB )
Frequently Asked Questions
If I have questions about a permit, who do I call?
Please call the city office between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 361-529-6520
Where do I send my permit application and questions?
Please send completed information or questions to [email protected]
Contact Info
Bayside City Office
361-529-6520
[email protected]