Building Permits in San Antonio, Texas
Part of Bexar County.
We checked San Antonio's own official pages for 3 types of projects (deck, pool, demolition). Permits are issued by City of San Antonio building department. Every rule below links to the page it was taken from, so you can confirm it before you start work. Last verified September 29, 2026.
Verified permit information is available for 2 project types in San Antonio.
Verified Permit Categories
- Pool Permit Depends
- Demolition Permit Yes
San Antonio rules in detail
Deck
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 300 source: docsonline.sanantonio.gov
Pool
- Setback (ft)
- 5' side and 5' rear source: docsonline.sanantonio.gov
- Permit required
- Depends source: docsonline.sanantonio.gov
- Exempt from a permit
- Prefabricated swimming pools or spas less than 24 inches deep, not exceeding 5,000 gallons, installed entirely above ground are exempt source: docsonline.sanantonio.gov
- Fee
- $360 + 6% Surcharge + Processing Fee source: docsonline.sanantonio.gov
Demolition
- Issued by
- Development Services Department (DSD) source: docsonline.sanantonio.gov
- Permit required
- Yes source: docsonline.sanantonio.gov
- Conditions
- Each building to be removed requires a separate permit application source: docsonline.sanantonio.gov
Not yet verified
These permit categories do not yet have enough verified information to publish a linked permit page.
- Shed
- Fence
- Deck
- Roof
- Patio
- Pergola
- Garage
- Carport
- Tree Removal
- Solar Panels
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Driveway
- ADU
- Home Addition
- Windows
- Water Heater
Where to apply
City of San Antonio building department · official website