San Antonio Building Permits

Building and trade permits in San Antonio are processed by the Development Services Department via the BuildSA portal. This guide covers requirements for homeowners in the Bexar County area.

🏛 City of San Antonio Development Services Department 📅 Updated April 2026

San Antonio Permitting Note: San Antonio is uniquely permissive with sheds, allowing up to 300 square feet without a permit—provided there are no utilities or habitable space.

About Building Permits in San Antonio

Building permits in San Antonio are issued by the City of San Antonio Development Services Department (DSD). Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the BuildSA portal at dcweb.sanantonio.gov. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 10–14 business days for standard residential review.

2021 International Residential Code with Texas amendments. San Antonio allows sheds up to 300 sq ft without a permit — one of the most permissive thresholds in Texas.

Inspections are coordinated through the BuildSA portal or by calling the inspection line.

Project Types in San Antonio

Fence Permit$150 MIN · 8FT MAX REAR Deck Permit$200+ · REQUIRED FOR ALL Roof Replacement Permit$150 · REQUIRED FOR REROOF Kitchen Remodel Permit$400+ · REQUIRED FOR MEP Bathroom Remodel Permit$300+ · REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING HVAC Permit$150+ · REQUIRED FOR REPLACEMENT Shed PermitEXEMPT UNDER 300 SQ FT Electrical Panel Permit$150+ · REQUIRED FOR UPGRADES Pool Permit$500+ · REQUIRES SAFETY FENCE ADU Permit$1,500+ · 1,100 SQ FT MAX