New Residential Single Family Construction

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Do not submit a Building Permit Packet until a Substantial Completion Letter for the Site Development Permit (SDP) has been issued by the Planning & Development Department. For questions, call 512-218-5428

How To Apply For A Permit And What To Submit:

Create an account and/or log in to our Permit Portal (online permitting software) at https://permits.roundrocktexas.gov.

Below is a guide on how to apply:

Click Create New Application (top right-hand corner of the dashboard)
New Application
Add Project Name
Select Application Type*
- Building Inspection Services
  - Residential Building Permits
    - Single Family or Duplex, or Townhome
    - Select New
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Next.

Be prepared to submit the following:

One (1) complete set of digital construction plans including an engineered foundation plan
Submit 2015 ResCheck

Kindly note that Round Rock has a strict one-permit system in place. To avoid any delays in your project, it is essential to add the general contractor and relevant sub-contractors to your application. **They need to confirm their involvement in the project through their Round Rock Permit Portal account to be included in a permit. Although their confirmation is not mandatory at the time of application submittal, it will be required before permit issuance.

**For instructions on how a general contractor (GC) or subcontractor can confirm a job or monitor their confirmation status, please scroll up the page.

Permit Fee

After your application is accepted, we will notify you through the permit portal to arrange payment. Payment can be made using E-Check, Visa, Mastercard, or via an escrow account.

Review Process

Estimated turnaround time for the review of a single-family permit is 20 business days from the date of application acceptance. Expedited review is not available.
You will be able to track the review status, as well as submit any responses or revisions, via the permit portal.
Once all comments are addressed, the permit will be issued. The permit becomes invalid if the authorized work or construction is not commenced within six months.

Inspection Process

For a list of residential inspections, please refer to our Residential Guide. Please note that this list is only a guide and inspections may vary depending on the scope of work.
For new single-family, townhome, or duplex projects with irrigation, the irrigation permit must pass inspection before scheduling a final inspection for the single-family, townhome, or duplex permit.
Inspections must be requested by 4 p.m. for the following business day, but availability is not guaranteed.
Inspections are conducted Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Two inspections of the same type are included in the permit fee. If the same type of inspection fails twice, a $75 re-inspection fee will be charged for each additional inspection. This fee must be paid before scheduling the final inspection
We offer a one-time free consultation. Additional consultations are $75.

Certificate of Occupancy

The City of Round Rock does not issue a Certificate of Occupancy for residential projects; the approved final inspection serves as permission to occupy the home. You can download a copy of the inspection report using our Permit Portal.

Sales Trailer / Job Trailer

Sales Trailer: A sales trailer is not allowed in Round Rock as per the City Ordinance. All sales are to be conducted from a model home.

Job Trailer: Create an account and/or log in to our Permit Portal (online permitting software) at https://permits.roundrocktexas.gov.

How to Submit a Building Permit Application

Click Create New Application (top right-hand corner of the dashboard)
New Application
Add Project Name
Select Application Type*
- Building Inspection Services
  - Residential Building Permits
    - Accessory Structure
    - Select New
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Next

Be prepared to submit:

Site plan showing the job trailer with all required setbacks being met.
$50 permit fee that can be taken from escrow or paid using an E-check, Visa, or Mastercard via the permit portal.
Permit fee/application does not include any utilities.

Estimated turnaround time for the review of a job trailer permit is 20 business days from the date of application acceptance. Expedited review is not available.

Model Home Conversion

Create an account and/or Login to our Permit Portal (online permitting software) at https://permits.roundrocktexas.gov.

Below is how to apply:

Click Create New Application (top right-hand corner of the dashboard)
New Application
Add Project Name
Select Application Type*
- Building Inspection Services
  - Residential Building Permits
    - Single Family
    - Select Addition/Remodel/Repair
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Next

What to submit

One (1) complete set of construction plans which must include any structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing changes.
$50 permit fee that can be taken from escrow, or paid using an E-check, Visa, or Mastercard via the portal.

Estimated turnaround time for the review of a model home conversion permit is 20 business days from the date of application acceptance. Expedited review is not available.

Currently Adopted Codes

Codes are available through the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org/).

Building Inspections Staff Directory

Inspection Services Division Office
512-218-5550 – Office Hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

James Shine, Chief Building Official 512-218-5550 jshine@roundrocktexas.gov
Jorge Scott, Assistant Building Official 512-218-5550

Intake Staff: 512-218-5550
Isabella Morales, Commercial Development Technician 512-218-5551 imorales@roundrocktexas.gov
Jennifer Esparza, Residential Development Technician 512-671-2889 jesparza@roundrocktexas.gov

Building Plan Examiners:
Commercial: Walter Holbert, 512-671-2763 wholbert@roundrocktexas.gov
Residential: Jorge Scott ABO, 512-218-5550

Commercial Inspectors:
Bryan Fails, Chief Plumbing Inspector 512-845-6249  bfails@roundrocktexas.gov
Jimmy Spencer, Chief Electrical Inspector 512-470-9507  jimmyspencer@roundrocktexas.gov
Amos Harrison, Chief Structural Inspector 512-639-0218  aharrison@roundrocktexas.gov
Josh Patterson, 737-320-9127 josh.patterson@roundrocktexas.gov
Lance Musslewhite, 737-340-7822 lmusslewhite@roundrocktexas.gov

Residential Inspectors:
Ferdinand Abadiano, 512-568-7829 fabadiano@roundrocktexas.gov
Joshua Gonzales, 512-639-3050 jgonzales@roundrocktexas.gov
Paul Moran, 512-688-9024 pmoran@roundrocktexas.gov
Jake Morrison, 737-376-0954 jmorrison@roundrocktexas.gov

Civil Inspectors
Matt Krueger, Chief Civil Inspector 512-748-9092 mkruegger@roundrocktexas.gov
Chris Cervenka, 512-639-6760 ccervenka@roundrocktexas.gov
Mike Dekeyrel, 512-673-8704 mdekeyrel@roundrocktexas.gov
George Grondin, 512-639-9497 ggrondin@roundrocktexas.gov
Lane Imken, 512-647-0807 limken@roundrocktexas.gov
Riley Pekar, 737-349-53396 rpekar@roundrocktexas.gov

Note On Food Service Projects

The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) also must review plans for any projects involving food service (including restaurants, bars, food trucks, convenience stores, daycare facilities, etc.). The food establishment permit application and food establishment plan review application forms are posted on the WCCHD website with application instructions.

Note On Historic Properties

Certificates of Appropriateness are required before the Issuance of a Building Permit.

Properties required to undergo historic review are identified with Historic Overlay Zoning. Alterations to all structures or sites with Historic Overlay Zoning require a Certificate of Appropriateness before the issuance of a building permit. Historic review applies to all structures on a site, including fences and accessory structures.

Preservation staff are available to discuss projects on all historic-age properties (even those without historic overlay zoning) and can provide technical references that are available to help avoid damage. Contact the Planning and Development Services desk at 512-218-5428 to discuss alterations to a historic property and/or the Certificate of Appropriateness process.

Utility Provider Contact Information

Gas (ATMOS) : 1-888-460-3030

Electricity (ONCOR): 1-866-797-4839

Water Utility Billing (CORR): 512-218-5460

New Single Family Fees

Permit and Utility Fees

Building Permit Fee: $485
Water Meter Fee (5/8): $297.50
Water/Sewer Line Fee: $200

Roadway Impact Fees

The City Council approved a Roadway Impact Fee ordinance that took effect on Jan. 1, 2020. The fee is being phased in over time according to when the project’s final plat is issued. Refer to the Roadway Impact Fee page for more information.

Impact Fees

Calculations for Impact Fees due are based on the size of the water meter and the Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs) associated with the water meter. The following table represents water meter sizes and their respective LUEs:

Water Meter Size	5/8”	3/4”	1”	1.5”	2”	3”	4”	6”	8”	10”
LUE	1	1.5	2.5	5	8	16	25	50	80	115

For Plats Recorded after January 1, 2024:

Water Impact Fee $4,912 per LUE
Wastewater Impact Fee $2,921 per LUE

For Plats Recorded after February 1, 2021:

Water Impact Fee $4,234 per LUE
Wastewater Impact Fee $1,799 per LUE

For Plats Recorded between March 1, 2016 and January 31, 2021

Water Impact Fee $4,025 per LUE
Wastewater Impact Fee $2,099 per LUE

For Plats Recorded between August 1, 2012 and February 29, 2016

Water Impact Fee $3,889 per LUE
Sewer Impact Fee $2,073 per LUE

For Plats Recorded between January 1, 2009 and July 31, 2012

Water Impact Fee $4446.00 per LUE
Sewer Impact Fee $2383.00 per LUE

For Plats Recorded between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2008

Water Impact Fee $4296.00 per LUE
Sewer Impact Fee $1306.00 per LUE

For Plats Recorded before January 1, 2005

Water Impact Fee $2910.00 per LUE
Sewer Impact Fee $1059.00 per LUE

Not sure when the plat for your property was recorded? Call the PDS front desk at 512-218-5428.