Contractor Application

  • Building Contractors and Tree Trimmers are required to pay a fee of $50.00 a year and supply a Licensing and Surety Bond in the amount of $1,000.00 or Proof of Liability Insurance. In the event the Bond or the Insurance is discontinued the City License becomes invalid.
  • Electrical, Mechanical and Lawn Sprinkler Contractors are required to pay a fee of $50.00 per year and
    supply the City with a copy of their current State License and proof of Liability Insurance as required by
    the State of Texas.
  • Plumbing Contractors are required to furnish the City with a copy of a current State license and proof of
    Liability Insurance as required by the State of Texas.
  • In the event that a State License is revoked or the Liability Insurance is discontinued the City License
    becomes invalid.

All City of Cameron licenses run from January 1 thru December 31 of each year.

Code Enforcement / Building Permits Department

Forms

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Applying for Permits
The Building Permit Application (PDF) should be completed prior to beginning any new construction or renovations. You can also obtain the form in person from City Hall. If you require assistance in completing the form, contact the City Code Enforcement Officer who can provide assistance. Please either email or deliver the form to City Hall.

When all construction and inspections are complete, apply for the Certificate of Occupancy. An application form can be obtained from City Hall at 100 S. Houston Street.

Note prices updated as of April 29, 2021
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  • Code Enforcement/Building Permits
    Cameron City Hall - McLane Municipal Center
    100 S. Houston Ave
    Cameron, TX 76520

    Hours:
    Monday - Friday
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

    Email Us:
    Code Enforcement/Building Permits

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Inspection Fees
Single-family structures (multiplied by the minimum number of inspections required pursuant to the codes):
Building (multiple inspections may be required) per inspection $50.00 
Electrical (multiple inspections may be required) per inspection $50.00 
Mechanical (multiple inspections may be required) per inspection $50.00 
Plumbing (multiple inspections may be required) per inspection $50.00 
Reinspection for each additional try per inspection $50.00
Permit Fees
New Construction
Residential (+ inspection fees) $0.075/sq ft + inspection fees
Commercial (+ inspection fees) $0.075/sq ft + inspection fees
Minimum permit $50.00
Construction of porches patios decks carports
storage sheds and similar structures under roof $25.00 (+ $0.075/ sq ft)
Remodeling (residential) $50.00
Remodeling (commercial duplex or multfamily $20.00 + $10.00 per 1,000 sq ft
Swimming pool/hot tub permit + inspection fees $50.00
Demolition permit:
Commercial $100.00
Residential by contractor $100.00
Plan Review (single-family structures)
plus cost of engineer review $150.00
Plan Review (multi-family or commercial)
plus cost of engineer review $100.00/hr
Permit required for commercial signage $25.00 (+ $0.75/sq ft)
Electrical Work Permits
New construction $0.05/sq ft + inspection fees
Minor alteration repairs or replacement of existing electrical $25.00 + inspection fees
Construction Meter Loop $50.00
HUD Code Manufacture Home hookup $50.00
Swimming Pool $25.00
Annual Electrical Contractor License (January 1 - December 31) a copy of State License required with local license application no proration of fee $50.00
Mechanical Permits
All types of mechanical equipment regulated by Code
New construction $0.05/sq ft of conditioned space + inspection fees
Minor alteration repairs or replacement of existing electrical $25.00 + inspection fees
Annual Mechanical Contractor License (January 1 - December 31) a coy of State License required with local license application no proration of fee $50.00
Plumbing Permits
New construction $0.05/sq ft of foundation/slab + inspection fees
Minor alteration repairs or replacement of existing water,
sewer, and water heater		 $25.00 + inspection fees
Repairs/Replacement/Remodeling $50.00*
Re-inspection for each additional trip $100.00
Minor Alteration, Repair or Replacement of Existing water or sewer piping, water heater
- Residential $50.00
- Commercial $50.00
*Dependent upon the extent of a project
Sprinkler System Installation Permit $50.00