Residential and Commercial Permits

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    Apply for a Permit

    Find the permits you need for construction, remodeling, events, and more. Learn what’s required and start your application online.

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    Adopted Building Codes

    IMPORTANT:New Construction Codes, updated April 2024.

**SPECIAL ALERT: BE AWARE OF APPLICATION SCAM**

The City of Pearland has recently been receiving notification from residents regarding asking for money on applications they already have paid for.

The City of Pearland only collects permit fees in person at the City Hall annex or through the City of Pearland's permit portal, Cityworks. To ensure your payments are secure, only ever submit online payments for applications through the same Cityworks portal where you originally applied for the permit.

Any fees associated with your application will be shown in your permit under the "Fees" section. As always, be sure to verify that any City email communications comes from a "@pearlandtx.gov" email address.


Permits Required:

The Permits and Inspections Division oversee construction and development activities on private property within the City of Pearland. The permitting and inspection process ensures that your project substantially complies with city codes and ordinances, protecting both your investment and the community. A construction permit is required for the following types of work:

  • Building a new structure
  • Adding an addition to an existing structure
  • Remodeling an existing structure
  • Repairing an existing structure
  • Performing work on mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems associated with a structure
  • Installation of Vent Hood Type I or II. 

If your proposed work is not listed above, give us a call 281-652-1638.

 

The Engineering and Public Works Departments regulate projects within city easements and public rights-of-way inside Pearland city limits. If you are uncertain about whether your property lies within city limits, or if you would like to confirm zoning compliance for your proposed project, please visit our Interactive Map or call us at 281.652.1770.

Registered Contractors

Contractors are listed in alphabetical order.

Architects / Design Professionals

Electrical Contractors

Engineers

General Contractors

Irrigation Contractors

Mechanical Contractors

Plumbing Contractors

Surveyor Companies