This page is intended for General Contractors. If you are a homeowner, please refer to the Homeowner page for information.
Standalone (Trade) Permits
Permits that are not part of a larger project such as a remodel or new build.
NOTE: This is a one-permit system; separate permits are not required for electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, or air conditioning. This permit becomes null and void if work or construction authorized is not commenced within 6 months.
How to Submit a Building Permit Application
Create an account and/or log in to our Permit Portal (online permitting software) at https://permits.roundrocktexas.gov.
Below is how to apply for a Commercial Trade Permit
- Click Create New Application on the top right-hand corner of the dashboard –> New Application –> Add Project Name –> Building Inspection Services –> Commercial Trade Permits–> Choose one of the four trades –> New OR Remodel OR Repair
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Next
Below is how to apply for a Residential Trade Permit
- Click Create New Application on the top right-hand corner of the dashboard –> New Application –> Add Project Name –> Building Inspection Services –> Residential Trade Permits–> Choose one of the four trades –> New OR Remodel OR Repair
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Next
Be prepared to submit:
- Residential Permit Fee $50.00
- Commercial Permit Fee: Based on valuation
- We accept E-check, Visa, and Mastercard via the permit portal
*Permits are typically issued within 24-48 hours.
*You will receive a notification once the permit has been issued.
Inspection process:
- Inspections must be requested by 4 p.m. for the following business day, but availability is not guaranteed.
- Inspections for residential HVAC & water heater replacements are conducted between 8 am and 12 pm. An adult 18 years or older must be present.
- All other residential & commercial trade inspections are conducted Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Electrical upgrades and/or replacements will require a torque letter. The letter must include the master’s license number and his signature.
Two inspections of the same type are included in the permit fee. After the second failed inspection of the same type, a $75 re-inspection fee will be assessed for each additional inspection and must be paid before scheduling the final inspection.
The following fee schedule shows the amount due at time of submittal for permits.
Project valuation |
Permit fee |
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Base fee |
Per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
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Up to $2,000 |
$50 |
n/a |
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$2,001 – $15,000 |
$50 for first $2,000 |
$10 |
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$15,001 – $50,000 |
$180 for first $15,000 |
$7 |
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$50,001 – $100,000 |
$425 for first $50,000 |
$5 |
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$100,001 – $500,000 |
$675 for first $100,000 |
$3 |
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$500,001 and up |
$1875 for first $500,000 |
$2 |
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Notes
Inspection Services Division Office
512-218-5550 – Office Hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
James Shine, Building Official 512-218-5550 jshine@roundrocktexas.gov
Jorge Scott, Assistant Building Official 512-218-5550
Intake Staff: 512-218-5550
Isabella Morales, Commercial Development Technician 512-218-5551 imorales@roundrocktexas.gov
Jennifer Esparza, Residential Development Technician 512-671-2889 jesparza@roundrocktexas.gov
Building Plan Examiners:
Commercial: Walter Holbert, 512-671-2763 wholbert@roundrocktexas.gov
Residential: Jorge Scott ABO, 512-218-5550
Commercial Inspectors:
Bryan Fails, Chief Plumbing Inspector 512-845-6249 bfails@roundrocktexas.gov
Jimmy Spencer, Chief Electrical Inspector 512-470-9507 jimmyspencer@roundrocktexas.gov
Amos Harrison, Chief Structural Inspector 512-639-0218 aharrison@roundrocktexas.gov
Josh Patterson, 737-320-9127 josh.patterson@roundrocktexas.gov
Michael Burt, 737-235-0455 mburt@roundrocktexas.gov
Residential Inspectors:
Alex Rodriguez, Chief Residential Inspector 512-639-3005 arodriguez@roundrocktexas.gov
Ferdinand Abadiano, 512-568-7829 fabadiano@roundrocktexas.gov
Joshua Gonzales, 512-639-3050 jgonzales@roundrocktexas.gov
Paul Moran, 512-688-9024 pmoran@roundrocktexas.gov
Lance Musslewhite, 737-340-7822 lmusslewhite@roundrocktexas.gov
Civil Inspectors
Matt Krueger, Chief Civil Inspector 512-748-9092 mkruegger@roundrocktexas.gov
Chris Cervenka, 512-639-6760 ccervenka@roundrocktexas.gov
Mike Dekeyrel, 512-673-8704 mdekeyrel@roundrocktexas.gov
George Grondin, 512-639-9497 ggrondin@roundrocktexas.gov
Lane Imken, 512-647-0807 linken@roundrocktexas.gov
Riley Pekar, 737-349-53396 rpekar@roundrocktexas.gov
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, day care facilities, etc.). The food establishment permit application and food establishment plan review application forms are posted on the WCCHD website with application instructions.
Certificates of Appropriateness are required before the issuance of a Building Permit.
Properties required to undergo historic review are identified with 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 that are available 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.
