El Campo, TX · Wharton County
Building Permit Application
El Campo property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request a building permit for construction, repairs, additions, demolition, and other listed work.
What this form is
The application requests property, applicant, owner, project, and work details for building permit review in El Campo. The city lists projects that may need a permit and provides different submittal requirements for repairs, additions, new construction, and demolition. Applicants must include the application fee and may need to provide plans, sketches, or other project information; the city may request additional information before issuing a permit.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, and contractors planning work listed on the form should complete it and provide the project materials required for their type of work.
How to submit it
Submit the complete application to the Permit Clerk in person at City Hall, 315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, TX 77437, or online at https://elcampo.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/elcampo. Include the application fee; the form refers applicants to the fee schedule.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application lists signature and date lines for the applicant and property owner.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application and information sheets.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, and project details, then sign and date the applicable lines.
- 3
Gather Project Materials
Include the application fee and the plans, sketches, or other information required for your project type.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the complete application to the Permit Clerk at City Hall or through the online portal listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and property owner, but no notary block. Sign and date the applicable lines.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit the complete application to the Permit Clerk in person at City Hall, 315 E. Jackson St., or online through the portal listed on the form.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property, applicant, owner, and project details, including the project type, scope, valuation, square footage, and description of work.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include the application fee and the items required for your project type. Depending on the work, the form lists plans, a site sketch, and other project information.