Building Codes & Permits

Building permits are required for all construction within the corporate limits. Please note that State law requires all plumbing, electrical and air conditioning work to be done by contractors licensed by the State of Texas. 

Building Codes & Permit Information

  1. Codes Used by the City of Livingston Texas - Updated 9/24/2020
  2. General Specifications for Meter Loops & Drawings - Updated 6/23/2020
  3. Permit Information - Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical - Updated 9/24/2020
  4. Residential 15 kW Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Guide Ver 1.1 03/10/2020
  5. Schedule of Permit Fees - Updated 2/9/2022

Community Development Permit Forms

The following permit applications may be downloaded and completed. All applications must be filed in person at the office of the Community Development Coordinator at the Livingston City Hall. Please call the Community Development Office at 936-327-4311 to review completion of the application.

Permits may not be available online for all regulated activities, please call the Community Development Office to determine requirements for development, construction or rehabilitation of any property.

Permit Applications


  1. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System and Fire Stand Pipe Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Driveway & Curb Permit Specifications (PDF)
  3. Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Mechanical Permit Application(PDF)
  5. Permit to Operate Trench Burner Application (PDF)
  6. Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
  7. Requirements & Application to Obtain a New Commercial Building Permit - Updated 1/20/2023 (PDF)
  8. Requirements & Permit Application for Manufactured Homes - Updated 01/25/2023
  9. Residential Building Permit Application - Updated 9/20/2022
  10. Sign Permit Application - Updated 1/18/2022
  11. Tank Installation Application (PDF)
  12. Tank Removal Application (PDF)
  13. Water and or Sewer Tap Application (PDF)