The City Planning and Development department is responsible for permitting, building construction, and inspections to ensure life safety and compliance with the City of Bee Cave Unified Development Code. This page contains information regarding the permitting and inspections process. Please contact [email protected] with any specific questions not addressed on this page.
FAQs
- When do I need a permit?
- How do I apply for a permit?
- What are the permit fees?
- How do I register as a contractor?
- What building codes does the City follow?
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1. When do I need a permit?
In most cases, you will need a permit. Some examples are:
- New construction and/or structural changes (commercial and residential)
- Additions to existing structures
- Building a deck exceeding 200 sq. ft. and/or greater than 30" from grade
- Change of occupant/New tenant lease space/use
- Demolition
- Exterior paint for non-residential buildings
- Fences over 7 ft. tall
- Finishing an attic, or garage to make additional living space
- Irrigation systems (including rainwater collection)
- Major dirt disturbance
- New or replacement A/C Unit (HVAC)
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- Remodels (relocation or removal of interior walls, and/or electrical, mechanical, or plumbing)
- Retaining walls greater than 4 ft. in height
- Roof replacement
- Septic system installation or repair
- Solar panel installation
- Swimming pools
- Water Heater/Water softener
- Water/Wastewater connections
- Window replacement (only if framing is altered)
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You do not need a permit for: minor landscape work, residential or commercial interior painting, or residential exterior painting.
Please contact your Home Owners' Association for additional requirements and/or deed restrictions that may apply to your project even if a City permit is not required. If you do not have a Home Owners' Association, please see your deed restrictions which are usually located in your closing documents. You can also contact the Travis County Clerk for a copy of your property's deed restrictions.
2. How do I apply for a permit?
Please refer to the Building Permit Application Checklist and verify that all checklist items are complete prior to applying for a permit.
The City of Bee Cave uses MyGovernmentOnline.org as its permitting site. This website is used by several other area cities. To apply for a permit, follow these steps:
1. Create an account if you do not already have one.
2. Navigate to the following sections:
Permits and Licensing tab: Building or MEP permits
Planning and Zoning tab: Site Development, Zoning, or Temporary Special Event permits
3. Follow prompts to enter the requested information. There is a section to upload construction drawings and site plans near the end of the application.
4. You will receive an application number once your application has been submitted.
3. What are the permit fees?
Permit fees vary by project and scope. Please see the Fee Schedule for more information.
4. How do I register as a contractor?
Please see the Contractor Registration page for instructions. For help with contractor registrations, contact Economic Development/Planning Coordinator, Chelsey Jimenez.
5. What building codes does the City follow?