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Development Services is your one-stop shop for information and services related to the construction and development process in Liberty Hill.

A Building Permit is required for any construction which physically changes or adds structures to the property.

Building can begin once a building permit is issued. The building permit expires after 180 days unless construction continues or an extension is granted.

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APPLY FOR A PERMIT

Types of Permits

• Commercial Building Permit
• Residential Building Permit 
• Irrigation Permit 
• Events Permit 
• Mobile Food Vendor Permit 
• Peddlers & Solicitors Permit 
• Sign Permit - Signage Guidelines
• Wastewater Connection/Development Fee

When do I need a Building Permit?

Some projects that require permits include, but are not limited to:

• New buildings:
  • Dwellings
  • Garages
  • Storage Sheds
  • Carports
  • Gazebos
  • Arbors, etc.
  • Swimming pools and spas/hot tubs
• Alterations or remodeling:
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical wiring
• Installing or replacing heating and/or air condition equipment
• Moving or demolishing buildings
• Changing use of the structure
• Installing or replacing a water heater
• Installing or replacing a water softener Installing irrigation systems Installing solar panels

Projects that do not require permits include, but are not limited to:

• House Painting
• Cabinets
• Wallpaper
• Non-structural Roof Covering
• Fencing

Current Building Codes

• 2017 National Electric Code
• 2015 International Plumbing Code
• 2015 International Mechanical Code
• 2015 International Residential Code
• 2015 International Building Code
• 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2021 International Fire Code

MyPermitNow (Online Permit Application System)

 Users will have the ability to:

• Apply Online for Permits (i.e. Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Fences, etc.)
• Pay Fees Online
• Submit Plans and Documents "Paperless" in PDF Format
• Track Application Progress up to Permit Issuance
• View and Print Copies of Review Comment Letters
• View and Print Copies of Approved Building Plans
• Request Inspections Online
• View and Print Completed Inspection Reports
• Receive Real-Time E-mail or Telephone Call Notifications When an Inspection is Completed

When requesting inspections online, the policy will remain that you must submit your inspection request prior to 3:00 PM to have an inspection performed the next business day. Our inspectors will enter inspection results in the field to ensure you will receive your inspection result via e-mail or through the customer portal in near real-time.

If further assistance is needed pertaining to the use of the MyPermitNow software, please call the technical support line at 1-866-957-3764, option 1 for assistance. The MyPermitNow agents are available to assist with any software related questions.