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City Council approved the preliminary replat of Lots 1-3, Block 6 of the West End Subdivision on Bluebird Street, to allow Habitat for Humanity to construct new homes.
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In April, the Community Development Department sponsored its annual Community Cleanup at Pedigo Park for City residents to dispose of old bicycles, stoves, refrigerators, furniture and similar items.
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The Community Development Department conducted 705 inspections and issued 404 building permits in 2011.
Building Codes and Permits
Building permits are required for all construction within the corporate limits. A list of codes adopted by the City of Livingston appears below. Please note that State law requires all plumbing, electrical and air conditioning work to be done by contractors licensed by the State of Texas. Carbon Monoxide alarms are now required adjacent to sleeping areas in homes with any type of gas-fired equipment.
International Building Code
International Fire Code
International Fuel Gas Code
International Gas Code
International Housing Code
International Mechanical Code
International Plumbing Code
International Residential Code
International Unsafe Building Code
National Electric Code
Building Permits and Construction Values for
10 Years - Calendar Years
| Year |
Value |
Number of
Permits |
| 2002 |
$4,393,165 |
76 |
| 2003 |
$14,015,316 |
80 |
| 2004 |
$8,740,259 |
131 |
| 2005 |
$7,280,747 |
114 |
| 2006 |
$29,939,150 |
123 |
| 2007 |
$31,443,771 |
537 |
| 2008 |
$7,229,934 |
508 |
| 2009 |
$77,592,960 |
90 |
| 2010 |
$24,685,605 |
76 |
| 2011 |
$15,722,342 |
404 |
 
 
Community Development Permit Forms Available Online
The following applications for permit 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 (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 be determine requirements for development, construction or rehabilitation of any property.
Application for Residential Building Permit
Application for Water and/or Sewer Tap
Application for Driveway Permit and Specifications
Application for Commercial Building Permit
Application for Tank Installation
Application for Tank Removal
Application for Sound Amplification Permit
Application for Plumbing Permit
Application for Mechanical Permit
Application for Automatic Fire Sprinkler System and Fire Stand Pipe Permit
Application for Permit to Drill Oil or Gas Well
Application for Permit to Operate Trench Burner
Application for Electrical Permit
Application for Sign Permit
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