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Building Safety in Mission, TX (2026)

2 verified building safety rules for Mission, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Building Permits

Mission requires a building permit before any construction, alteration, or repair. Chapter 18, Article II of the City Code adopts the 2000 International Building Code, and the city's own fee schedule sets a $30 base permit fee that doubles if you start work before the permit issues.

Mission, Texas: Building Permit Required Before Construction

Some Restrictions

Mission, TX Code of Ordinances §§ 18-31, 18-34(d)

Sec. 18-31. - Adopted. The 2000 International Building Code is hereby adopted in its entirety, exclusive of fee related portions. ... Sec. 18-34(d) Double fee if work started before permit obtained. Where work for which a permit is required by this chapter is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining such permit, the fees in this section shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee w...

Electrical Permits

Any electrical wiring, alteration, or equipment addition in Mission requires a permit from the city electrical inspector before work starts, pulled by a licensed master electrician under the 2002 National Electrical Code adopted by Sec. 18-211.

Mission Electrical Permit Required Before Wiring Work

Some Restrictions

Sec. 18-181

Before proceeding with the installation, alteration of or the addition to any electrical wiring or equipment within or on any building, structure or premises, publicly or privately owned in the city, the master electrician in charge of such proposed work shall first file with the city electrical inspector an application requesting the inspection and secure a permit therefor.

Looking for Hidalgo County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Mission city rules.

Building Safety in Hidalgo County