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The Permit & License section is intended to provide as much certainty and clarity as possible in the development and construction
processes. The intent is to provide to those involved in the development process an understanding of what is required to complete a development project.
Our team can assist homeowners and licensed contractors obtain the proper permits for their project. The building permit application process ensures that the plans for
construction comply with San Antonios Unified Development Codes (www.sanantonio.gov/dsd/udc.asp) and the 2006 International Residential Building Code (www.iccsafe.org).
If your property is within the City of San Antonio jurisdiction and you are erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, improving, removing, converting, moving, or demolishing any building or structure or a portion within the structure, you are required to obtain City of San Antonio permits.
Permits can be issued to Home Improvement Contractors provided that their license is current with the City of San Antonio. Homeowners can also obtain their own building permit provided that they show proof of ownership and photo identification. Also, homeowners can obtain plumbing permits for their existing residence, provided that it is their homestead and that the work will be installed personally without the assistance of any person or persons. Our staff will verify ownership with the
Bexar Appraisal District.
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced.
If you would like to verify if your contractor is registered with the City of San Antonio, contact us at (210) 207-1111 option
0. Or you may also email us at
DSDlicense@sanantonio.gov and you will receive a response from our staff.
At the Permits & License counter we can assist individuals with the following:
Room additions (one story less than 1000 sq.ft)
Detached accessory structures (over 120sq.ft)
Carports, decks, and patios
Inground & above ground swimming pools
Fence & Re-roofs
Foundation repairs
General Repairs (to include sheetrock, siding, doors, windows, and flooring)
Garage Sale Permits
*New Residential Construction
(*Plans can be submitted by the homeowner or licensed builder. The builder must be licensed through
TRCC and must be registered with the City of S.A. The homeowner will sign a notarized affidavit stating that they will reside in the home at least 1 year after completion of construction.)
Inspections are required for most types of jobs. The permit holder is responsible for requesting inspections by going on-line or calling our Customer Service section. You may call Customer Service at 207-1111 option 0 for additional information.
Depending on the extent of the work, you may be required to obtain one or more of the following permits:
Electrical
Mechanical (heating/air conditioning)
Plumbing (to include gas & sewer)
Concrete (sidewalks, curbs, drive approaches in Public Right of Way)
Also, any properties in the following districts may require additional approval:
Historical District
Flood Plain District
Planning Department:
o Neighborhood Conservation Districts
o Rio Improvement Overlay Districts
o Corridor Districts
Forms & Application:
General Repairs Application
(Includes: room additions, accessory buildings, foundation repairs, carports, swimming pools, patios, and general repairs/remodeling)
New Residential Application
(Includes: New residences, 2 story room additions, additions over 1000 square feet, and Granny Flats)
Electrical Application
Mechanical Application
Sidewalk/Curb Application
Plumbing Application
Re-roof Application
Fence Application
For all projects proposing additional square footage, a site plan (showing entire lot, existing residence on lot, proposed construction, & distances to all property lines), an estimated construction value (to include cost of materials & labor), and an Energy Report (total number of windows & sizes, doors, and walls) will be required. Room additions that are two story and/or over 1000 square feet must submit plans to the
Residential Building Review Team.
For additional information, please contact us
(210)
207-1111 option 0. The Community Link Centers can also assist customers with various types of permits. Contact one of the
Link Centers for additional information.
Licensed Contractors
State Licenses
The City of San Antonio requires all State contractors (Builders, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Irrigators) to register their license with Development Services in order to
obtain permits within our jurisdiction. Some of these licenses are required to provide Certificate of Liability Insurance and/or a Bond. Theses types of licenses are required to pay an annual registration fee with the City.
City Licenses
The City of San Antonio also issues and/or renews municipal licenses to include the following: Home Improvement, Sidewalk & Curb,
Mechanical, Sign, and Electrical.
These types of licenses pay a license renewal fee annually with the City.
If you choose a contractor to do work at your residence, please contact our office to verify if they are
licensed or registered with the City of San Antonio and to also see if they have
obtained the proper permits for their jobs.
First time Contractors doing work in the City of San Antonio will need to apply in person at our
main office. Those contractors wishing to submit a current copy of their Certificate of Insurance may do so by e-mailing it to us at
DSDLicense@sanantonio.gov. or by faxing it to (210) 207-0102. Please note that all original bonds must be turned in at the main office.
The Chief Inspectors are also available to answer any questions that you may have about a particular contractor that may have done work for you or are proposing to do work at your residence.
Applications:
Home Improvement
Home Improvement Renewal
Home Builder
Salesman License
Electrical State License
Tree Maintenance License
Additional References:
TRCC Builders
State Plumbing Website
State Electrical & Mechanical Website
About our Team
Julie M. Martinez
Development Services Specialist Supervisor
(210) 207-0141
FAX: (210) 207-0102
E-Mail: Julie.Martinez@sanantonio.gov
DSD Specialist & Representatives:
Jaclyn Gonzales
Jaclyn.Gonzales@sanantonio.gov 207-0004
Genevieve Mendoza
Genevieve.Mendoza@sanantonio.gov 207-0003
Maria Valentin Maria.Valentin@sanantonio.gov 207-0005
Carmen Cura Carmen.Cura@sanantonio.gov 207-0006
Ruben San Miguel Ruben.SanMiguel@sanantonio.gov 207-0007
Mary Lou Aguilar Marylou.Aguilar@sanantonio.gov 207-0008
Sarah Esparza Sarah.Esparza@sanantonio.gov 207-0009
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