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.
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.
Commercial Trade: Below is a guide on how to apply
- Click Create New Application (top right-hand corner of the dashboard)
- New Application
- Add Project Name
- Select Application Type*
- Building Inspection Services
- Commercial Trade Permits –> Choose one of the four trades
- Choose New OR Remodel OR Repair
- Commercial Trade Permits –> Choose one of the four trades
- Building Inspection Services
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Next
Residential Trade: Below is a guide on how to apply
- Click Create New Application (top right-hand corner of the dashboard)
- New Application
- Add Project Name
- Select Application Type*
- Building Inspection Services
- Residential Trade Permits –> Choose one of the four trades
- Choose New OR Remodel OR Repair
- Residential Trade Permits –> Choose one of the four trades
- Building Inspection Services
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Next
Permit Fee:
- Residential Permit Fee $50.00
- Commercial Permit Fee: Based on valuation (see fee table below)
- We accept E-check, Visa, and Mastercard via the permit portal
Estimated permit issuance is three to five (3-5) business days from date of application acceptance.
You will receive a notification once the permit has been issued. The permit becomes invalid if the authorized work or construction is not commenced within six months.
Inspection process:
- An inspection is required when pulling a permit with the City of Round Rock.
- 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 to be uploaded to the permit application. 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 | Commercial Permit Fee | |||
Base fee | Per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | |||
Up to $2,000 | $50 | n/a | ||
$2,001 – $15,000 | $50 for first $2,000 | $10 | ||
$15,001 – $50,000 | $180 for first $15,000 | $7 | ||
$50,001 – $100,000 | $425 for first $50,000 | $5 | ||
$100,001 – $500,000 | $675 for first $100,000 | $3 | ||
$500,001 and up | $1875 for first $500,000 | $2 | ||
Notes
Codes are available through the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org/).
- City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances
- 2015 International Building Code (2015 IBC) and Appendices
- 2015 International Fire Code (2015 IFC)
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (2015 IECC)
- 2015 International Residential Code (2015 IRC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2015 ISPSC)
- 2015 International Mechanical Code (2015 IMC)
- 2015 International Plumbing Code (2015 IPC)
- 2023 National Electric Code (2023 NEC).
Inspection Services Division Office
512-218-5550 – Office Hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
James Shine, Chief 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
Lance Musslewhite, 737-340-7822 lmusslewhite@roundrocktexas.gov
Residential Inspectors:
Ferdinand Abadiano, 512-568-7829 fabadiano@roundrocktexas.gov
Joshua Gonzales, 512-639-3050 jgonzales@roundrocktexas.gov
Paul Moran, 512-688-9024 pmoran@roundrocktexas.gov
Jake Morrison, 737-376-0954 jmorrison@roundrocktexas.gov
Arnold Castro Lopez, 737-775-6703 arnold.castro@roundrocktexas.gov
Civil Inspectors
Matt Krueger, Chief Civil Inspector 512-748-9092 mkruegger@roundrocktexas.gov
Chris Cervenka, 512-639-6760 ccervenka@roundrocktexas.gov
George Grondin, 512-639-9497 ggrondin@roundrocktexas.gov
Lane Imken, 512-647-0807 limken@roundrocktexas.gov
Riley Pekar, 737-349-53396 rpekar@roundrocktexas.gov
Taylor Hutchens, 737-397-4902 thutchens@roundrocktexas.gov
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.
