Permits & Inspections

The City of Waller City Council approved a new fee schedule and implemented the newest building codes on 02/19/2024. All changes will go into effect on March 1, 2024. For more information please see the Permit Fee Schedule section.

For more information regarding the Permit Process, please see the Permit Process section.

The City of Waller Building Permits and Inspections Department is responsible for the issuance of permits including, but not limited to, construction, solicitors, signs, plats, alcohol licenses, moving, and occupancy change. Permits are required for new construction, remodel, add-on, plumbing, electrical, and heating/air conditioning.

Building code enforcement protects the citizens and guests of the City of Waller. The City of Waller employs professional, qualified Inspectors.

The currently adopted building codes are as follows:

THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 2023 EDITION
THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL & SPA CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2021 EDITION
THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 101: LIFE SAFETY CODE, 2021 EDITION

Additional information

Work completed without proper permitting is subject to a double fine permit.
Codes are strictly enforced within the City of Waller.
Please report non-permitted construction to Waller City Hall.
All contractors must be registered with the city and provide a current certificate of liability insurance.
Trade licenses are verified through their respective state agency website.
Ordinance 353 prohibits the installation of Mobile and Manufactured homes within the City of Waller other than in designated areas. Please refer to The City of Waller code of Ordinances for additional information.
The City of Waller contracts with Harris County Health department.