Building Permit Applications

Once your application is complete, click here to submit it online. 

Building Permits

• Building Application- for building additions or expansions, siding, gutters, fascia, fence, construction trailer, temporary structures, accessory buildings, decks, flat-work, patio covers, window replacement.
• New Residential Application- for new residential homes.  
• New Commercial Application- for any new commercial buildings or structures and tenant finish out.
• Roof Application- for new/re-roof of residential and commercial projects.
• Plumbing/Irrigation Application- for plumbing and irrigation work.
• Electrical Application- for any electrical work.
• Mechanical Application- for any mechanical work.
• Swimming Pools Application- for above and in-ground swimming pools.
• Signs Application- for temporary & permanent signs being installed.
• Street Span Banner Application- for three locations only (1814 Schertz Parkway, 103 Schertz Parkway, and 146 First Street).
• Solar Panels Application- for re-installation and new installation.
• Home Occupation Application- for any business conducted in the home.
• Certificate of Occupancy Application- for new commercial tenants in new or existing buildings.  
• Tree Permit Application- for any tree removal for commercial or new residential applications.  

Contractor Registration

• Contracting Registration Application- all contractors performing work for which a permit is required in the City must be registered with the City of Schertz including general contractors and licensed trades.
• Engineer’s Registration Application- all engineers performing work for which a permit is required in the City must be registered with the City of Schertz.
• Mobile Home Park License Application- all Mobile Home Parks within the City are required to be licensed and registered with the City of Schertz.

Other Documents

• Permit Fee Schedule - a list of the fees for building permits and inspections
• City of Schertz Permit Fee Estimator- excel calculator utilized for determining a building permit fee estimate. 
• 45 Day Wavier- a voluntary waiver of the 45 day permit processing requirement.  
• Backflow Test Form- for a backflow test contractor to summit the backflow prevention assembly test and maintenance report.
• Request for Building Permit Extension- to request up to 6 months of time extension to an issued open permit.