Building and Code Compliance

The City of Payne Springs is responsible for protecting our community's health, safety and welfare through effective enforcement of Municipal Ordinance and State regulations and codes relative to the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removing, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the City.

The goal of the Code Compliance Division is to provide information to all interested parties and to fairly and efficiently enforce the City of Payne Springs Code and Ordinances.

Resources:

2018 I-Codes:

2018 International Building Code
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Fire Code
2018 International Plumbing
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Energy Conservation Code
2018 International Fuel and Gas Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 International Private Sewage Disposal Code
2018 International Property Maintenance Code
2018 International Zoning Code
2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
2018 International Green Construction Code
2018 International Code Council Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities

Electric Code:

2017 National Electric Code

City Maps

City Subdivisions

Have a Permit or Code Enforcement Question?

Feel free to fill out the below information to contact our Building Permit Official with questions or concerns.

You may also use this form to schedule Inspections or contact the Building Inspector. All inspections require a minimum of a 24 hour notice.

Henderson County website for building

County Ordinances | Henderson County

Please click the link for more on Henderson County restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am from out of town/state and I am looking to build in your city. Where do I start?

Well glad you asked. 1st are you building in the City limits of Payne Springs? If you are not sure contact City Hall or view our City Limit Map below. If you see you are building in the City limits (yellow areas below) & (Relevant Documents -above- the green areas), you can find the Permit Applications on this page. You can also find more documents on the "Quick Link" tab, in "Building Department".

I am building in a Subdivision in your City. What are the requirements?

If you are building in the DelMar or Southwood Shores subdivision you will need to submit an application with either of these subdivisions before filling out a City Permit Application. These forms can be found at the "Quick Links" tab, under "Building Department".

When I am ready to submit my plans what is the next step?

When you have all your plans and approvals through the subdivisions (DelMar or Southwood Shores) & Contractors/SubContractors are registered, you can email all information to the email address at the top of the City Permit Application (or below), as well as your Contractors. ALL plans must be in PDF.

I just bought some property in your City. How do I get a Physical Address?

Once you have purchased a plot of land in the City you can call 903-675-3911. There will be someone at this number that can get you this information, and what the next steps in your new adventure will entail.

I can't find my location in the City Limit map. Where do I go?

If you find that your location does not fall in the City Limits of Payne Springs you are considered to be in the County, Henderson County TX. Please click the link to see what their restrictions are on building.