Building FAQs
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Yes. Anyone doing contracting work in the City of Port Aransas needs to be licensed here regardless of where else they may be licensed.
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BEFORE you start any work you need to obtain a permit. If you have started working without a permit, you can be assessed a fine.
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This depends on the type of permit you are applying for.
Please see building online forms at the left of the Building Department page for all forms. Forms have documents that are required at time of application . WE WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOMPLETE PACKETS.
Please see building online forms at the left of the Building Department page for all forms. Forms have documents that are required at time of application . WE WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOMPLETE PACKETS.
For an Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing permit, fill out the appropriate permit application form.
For a Siding, Roofing or Sign permit you will need to fill out the Building Permit application form and the following item:
- TX. Dept. of Ins. Form WPI-2 or WPI-2D or letter from licensed professional engineer, stating design compliance and/or responsibility for inspections; OR TX. Dept. of Insurance Form WP-1 from owner or builder.
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Contact
Rick Adams
Planning & Development Director
Phone: 361-749-4111
Don Pratt
Building Official
Phone: 361-749-4111
Nicole Boyer
Planning & Development Assistant
Phone: 361-749-4111
Karrah Bass
Building Permit Clerk/Inspections
Phone: 361-749-4111
Laura Marquardt
Building Permit Clerk/Inspections
Phone: 361-749-4111
Carla Vanzant
Code Enforcement Officer
Phone: 361-749-4111
Nathan Kelley
Fire Marshal
Phone: 361-500-7578