Building Division

The City of Galveston Building Division is committed to ensuring the safety, health, and general welfare of our built environment. Through fair and efficient code enforcement, professional inspections, community engagement, and teamwork we promote the continued growth of the community. Our mission is to provide exceptional service, uphold a high standard of construction, with efficiency, to provide a safe, resilient future for Galveston. In the event of a disaster or other such emergency, the Building Division stands ready to respond to community needs and conduct damage assessments to ensure citizens can quickly and safely return to their homes and businesses.

LINK TO MUNICIPAL CODES

WHAT ALL DO I NEED FOR A PERMIT?

A) COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT (CLICK BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION)

B) SWIMMING POOL (CLICK POOL APPLICATION LINK ABOVE)

C) NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE (CLICK BUILDING PERMIT APPLIATION)

D) SINGLE FAMILY ADDITION( CLICK BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION)

E) PROPANE TANK IN VE ZONE (CLICK BUIDLING PERMIT APPLICATION)

F) RESIDENTIAL STORAGE SHED UNDER 200 SQ FT (CLICK BUIDLING PERMIT APPLICATION)

G) BACKUP POWER GENERATORS AND SOLAR SYSTEMS (CLICK BUIDLING PERMIT APPLICATION)

*Generating facilities, solar facilities, energy storage facilities or other standby power systems require permits. Installation of a residential backup system or home backup power system installation are subject to the requirements of the Texas Local Government Code chapters 247 and 229.

LARGE SCALE - GREATER THAN 500,00 SQ FT AND MORE THAN 2 STORIES

SMALL SCALE - 5,000 SQ FT OR LESS, 2 STORIES OR LESS

Inspections are required to be scheduled online, if you need help please call 409-797-3620. Inspections requested before 6:00AM will be put on the schedule for the same day. Any inspection request received after 6:00AM will automatically be scheduled for the following day.

All inspections will only be available online or via our inspectionrequest@galvestontx.gov email.
For new residential construction and additions, all construction trades are required to be complete and scheduled simultaneously for rough-in and final inspections.

Please be aware that permits and an address must be visible from the street for all inspections. Additionally, an approved set of plans is required on all job sites for inspections. It is the responsibility of the contractor to call for required inspections. See Required Inspections below:

Residential Inspection List

Commercial Inspection List

FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY FORMS

IF NO FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY INSPECTION WAS PREFORMED BY A CITY BUILDNG INSPECTOR YOU CAN HAVE YOUR ENGINEER SIGN THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATING THE FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED ACCORDING TO CODE.

FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY ENGINEER/ARCHITECT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

THIS FORM IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU WILL NEED A FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY INSPCTION AND YOU ARE VERIFYING YOU WILL CALL FOR INSPECTION.

FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TEMPORARY CUT IN FORM (TCI)

Owner's Authorization Form

FOR COMMERCIAL RECONNECTS ONLY.

To avoid delays, we offer commercial reconnect inspections by filling out the inspection request form (link below) before starting the job. The inspector will meet the electrician at the job site and discuss the project. The form is to be filled out by the licensed electrician for the purpose of securing after-hour reconnects from CenterPoint.

By signing the form, the electrician is attesting to the intended work. The inspector will determine whether to allow the reconnect based on the information provided on the form.

Otherwise, we can require the electrician to modify his procedures before allowing the reconnect. The reconnect inspection is based on the procedures submitted by the electrician in charge. At the conclusion of the job, we perform an on-site final inspection and secure any required documentation from the electrician in charge.

INSPECTION REQUEST FORM

ELECTRIC PERMIT APPLICATION

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ( Link)

FOR WATER METERS CONTACT- Information on city tap and water meters call 409-797-3630

BACKFLOW INFORMATION:

How to register as a backflow tester

Backflow Registration Application

City of Galveston Test Report Form

Registered Backflow Testers

To register with the City of Galveston, you will need the following:

$200 registration fee and $25 annual fee.
Insurance and bonding information must be current.
Liability insurance with a $300,000 minimum showing the City of Galveston as an additional insured and certificate holder.
Surety bonds with a $25,000 minimum. Bonds must be original. Building and electrical contractors are required to have a surety bond with the obligee being "City of Galveston or assignee." HVAC contractors do not require a surety bond to register with the City of Galveston.
Energy technicians are required to register with the City of Galveston. There is a separate application which can be found below.

List of Active Registered Contractors

Interactive Registered Contractor List

FEMA REQUIREMENTS

SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT /SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WORKSHEET

FEMA DESK REFERENCE FOR SI/SD

FEE SCHEDULE

Various Applications and Documents: