Residential Single Family Remodel & Additions

Create an account and/or log in to our Permit Portal (online permitting software) at https://permits.roundrocktexas.gov.

Here are clear, step-by-step instructions on how to apply: 

• Click here for instructions on how to apply for a single family remodel / addition permit 

Be prepared to submit the following:

• One (1) complete set of construction plans which must include any structural, mechanical, electrical, and or plumbing changes.
• Structural modifications (e.g., wall removal) require an engineered design
• An asbestos survey is strongly recommended if walls are to be removed from a home built before 1980. 

Kindly Note: The City of Round Rock has a strict one-permit system in place. To avoid any delays in your project, it is essential to add the general contractor and relevant sub-contractors to your application. They must accept their assignment in the project via their Permit Portal account to be included in a permit. Although their confirmation is not mandatory at the time of application submittal, it will be required before permit issuance.  To register as a General Contractor or Sub-Contractor, click here. 

Permit Fee: $500.00

After your application is accepted, we will notify you via the permit portal to make the payment. You can pay through the permit portal by clicking on the My Fees tab on the main dashboard and using an E-Check, Visa, or Mastercard. Click here for instructions. 

Alternatively, you can drop off a check at our office located at 301 W Bagdad Ave, Ste 100, Round Rock, TX 78664. Please make the check payable to the City of Round Rock and include the case/application number on the memo line. 

The review process for your project will take approximately 30 business days after your application is received and accepted. Expedited review is not available.

You can monitor the status of your review through the permit portal and submit any required responses or revisions. 

• For instructions on how to check the status of your review(s), click here. 
• For instructions on how to upload revisions, click here.
• For instructions on how to add a GC and/or subcontractor while the application is in review, click here 
• Project confirmation instruction for GC’s and subcontractor, click here. 
• Instructions for verifying whether a subcontractor has accepted an assignment for a GC or an applicant. click here.
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• All comments have been addressed.
• All reviews have been completed.
• General contractor and sub-contractors  (MEP’s) have confirmed through their portal account. 

The permit becomes invalid if the authorized work or construction does not commence within six months of permit issuance. 

• An inspection is required when pulling a permit with the City of Round Rock.
• For a list of residential inspections, please refer to our Residential Guide. Please note that this list is only a guide and inspections may vary depending on the scope of work.
• Schedule inspections by using our Permit Portal and clicking on the My Inspections tab on the main dashboard. Click here for instructions. 
• Inspections must be requested by 4 p.m. for the following business day, but availability is not guaranteed.
• Inspections are conducted Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Two inspections of the same type are included in the permit fee. If the same type of inspection fails twice, a $75 re-inspection fee will be charged for each additional inspection. This fee must be paid before scheduling the final inspection
• We offer a one-time free consultation. Additional consultations are $75.00.