Building permitting procedures for projects under residential building codes up to 3 stories. Structural modifications (e.g., wall removal) require an engineered design.
This page is intended for General Contractors. If you are a homeowner and will act as your own general contractor, please refer to the Homeowner Projects page for information.
How to Apply For A Single Family Remodel Permit
Please create an account and/or log in to our Permit Portal (online permitting software) at https://permits.roundrocktexas.gov.
Click here for instructions on how to apply for a single-family remodel / addition permit
Be prepared to submit:
- One (1) complete set of construction plans, which must include any structural, mechanical, electrical, and or plumbing changes.
- Structural modifications (e.g., wall removal) require an engineered design
- An asbestos survey is strongly recommended if walls are to be removed from a home built before 1980.
Kindly note: The City of 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 subcontractors to your application. They must accept their assignment in the project via their 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. To register as a General Contractor or Sub-Contractor, click here.
Permit Fee: $500.00
Once your application has been accepted, permit fees will be calculated and posted to your account. You will receive a notification through the Round Rock Permit Portal when payment is due.
Online: Log in to the Permit Portal, select the My Fees tab on the main dashboard, and pay using E-Check, Visa, or Mastercard. For step-by-step instructions, click here.
By Check: Make checks payable to City of Round Rock, include your case / application number on the memo line, and deliver to:
City of Round Rock – Building Inspection Division
301 W. Bagdad Ave., Ste. 100
Round Rock, TX 78664
Important: Building permit fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment constitutes acceptance of this policy.
Plan Review: Reviews typically takes 30 business days from the date your application is received and accepted.
Expedited reviews are not available. All revisions and responses must be submitted through the portal.
Your permit will be issued once:
- All review comments have been addressed.
- All required reviews have been completed and approved.
- The general contractor and all applicable MEP subcontractors have confirmed their assignments through their respective portal accounts.
Permit Expiration: The permit becomes invalid if the authorized work or construction does not commence within six months of permit issuance.
All issued permits require an inspection:
- Scheduling: Log in to the City of Round Rock Permit Portal and select My Inspections. Scheduling instructions, click here.
- List of Inspections: For a list of residential inspections, please refer to our Residential Guide. Please note that this list serves as a guide only, and inspections may vary depending on the scope of work.
- Request Deadline: Submit request by 4:00 p.m. for the next business day. Next-business-day inspections are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
- Inspection Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Re-Inspection Fees: Two inspections of each type are included in the permit fee. After two failed inspection of the same type, a $75 re-inspection fee applies to each additional inspection of that type. All re-inspection fees must be paid before scheduling a final inspection.
- Consultations: One consultation is provided at no charge. Additional consultations are subject to a $75 fee.
- For instructions on how to check the status of your review(s), click here.
- For instructions on uploading revisions, click here.
- For instructions on adding a General Contractor (GC) and/or Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) subcontractors while the application is in review, click here.
- For project confirmation instruction for general contractors and subcontractors, click here.
- To verify whether a general contractor or subcontractor has confirmed a project assignment, click here.
For Additional Instructions, please refer to the FAQ’s section on this page.
FAQs and Other Relevant Information
- How do I pay a permit fee? Click HERE for instructions.
- How do I obtain information on a review, an inspection, and or comments? Click HERE for instructions.
- How do I upload revisions? Click HERE for instructions.
- How do I add (include) a GC and/or subcontractors to my application? Click HERE for instructions.
- How can I check whether the GC and/or subcontractors have accepted their assignments? Click HERE for instructions.
- How do I confirm an assignment that I’ve been included on as a GC or subcontractor? Click HERE for instructions.
- How do I request an inspection? Click HERE for instructions.
- How do I verify if my inspection request went through? Click HERE for instructions and skip to page 3, #7
- How can I cancel an inspection? Click HERE for instructions and skip to page 4, #8
- How do I print an inspection report? Click HERE for instructions.
- How do I print out my issued permit and approved plans? Click HERE for instructions.
- How can I obtain the information for my assigned inspector? Click HERE for instructions.
- How do I register as a contractor? Click HERE for instructions.
- Do I need to pull a permit if my shed is under 200 SF and 15 feet or less in height? Yes, per the City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances, a permit is required as it is considered an Accessory Structure.
- Who do I contact if my address is outside city limits, ETJ, or Williamson County, and I want to build a structure or make changes to my home? First, please call the Building Inspection Division at 512-218-5550 to verify that your address is located inside or outside the city limits, within the ETJ, or in Williamson County. We will guide you from there.
- Can I park on my grass? Please contact Code Enforcement at 512-341-3329.
- Do I need a permit to build or repair my fence? Please contact Code Enforcement at 512-341-3329.
Codes are available through the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org/).
- City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances
- 2024 International Building Code (2024 IBC)
- 2024 International Fire Code (2024 IFC)
- 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (2024 IECC)
- 2024 International Residential Code (2024 IRC)
- 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2024 ISPSC)
- 2024 International Mechanical Code (2024 IMC)
- 2024 International Plumbing Code (2024 IPC)
- 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 2023 NEC)
- Texas Accessibility Standards
Please contact the Building Inspections Department at 512-218-5550.
Certificates of Appropriateness are Required Before the Issuance of a Building Permit.
Properties that require a historic review are identified through 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 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.
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 available on the WCCHD website, along with application instructions.
