FAQs • Deer Park, TX • CivicEngage

▼
Public Works - Building Department

1. Where do I go to obtain a building permit?: Come into the Public Works office inside City Hall, or call 281-478-7270, we will be happy to help you.

2. Do I have to pull a permit to perform electrical work at my home?: Deer Park's Code of Ordinances does not allow a homeowner to perform their own electrical work. A registered electrician must pull the permit and perform the work. Even simple work such as installing new outlets will require a permit. This is to ensure that things are performed according to the correct electrical codes and to ensure your families safety. Contact the public works office for more information at 281-478-7270.

3. Do I need to pull a permit to do plumbing work at my home?: Yes a permit will always be necessary, although we recommend that a licensed plumber do the work for you, homeowners are allowed to pull their own permits and perform their own work. Visit our permit page for more information.
more information.

4. What do I need to bring in with me when I pull a building permit?: When pulling any type of building permit (except for interior remodel) you will need to bring in the site survey of your property. Your site survey can be found with the closing papers of your house. In the event you can't find your site survey, in most cases, a drawing (made to scale) that shows your property lines, dimensions, easements, as well as driveways and buildings can be submitted.. Our building official will need the site survey, or drawing, to verify that no easements or building lines are being encroached and that all codes will be met.

5. What are the requirements for a storage building / shed?: Storage buildings should be a minimum of 3-foot from any property line with a maximum height of 15-foot from natural ground. Please call 281-478-7270 for more information.
Read more....

6. What are the requirements for building a fence?: All fences and masonry walls constructed in residential or commercial districts shall be constructed so that the top portion of the fence or wall maintains a level or uniform elevation not to exceed a height of 6-1/2' at the highest point of ground elevation. Please call 281-478-7270 for more information.
Read more...

7. Do I need a permit to add on to my house?: Yes, any home addition will require permits. Please visit our permit page for more information, you can also call 281-478-7270.
more information.