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Building Permits in Galveston, Texas

Part of Galveston County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Galveston itself. Below are the Texas rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Galveston are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Galveston County handles applications.

Permit guides