San Antonio Building Permits

Building and trade permits in San Antonio are processed by the Development Services Department via the BuildSA portal. This guide covers requirements for homeowners in the Bexar County area.

🏛 City of San Antonio Development Services Department 📅 Updated April 2026

San Antonio Permitting Note: San Antonio is uniquely permissive with sheds, allowing up to 300 square feet without a permit—provided there are no utilities or habitable space.

Project Types in San Antonio

Fence Permit$150 MIN · 8FT MAX REAR Deck Permit$200+ · REQUIRED FOR ALL Roof Replacement Permit$150 · REQUIRED FOR REROOF Kitchen Remodel Permit$400+ · REQUIRED FOR MEP Bathroom Remodel Permit$300+ · REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING HVAC Permit$150+ · REQUIRED FOR REPLACEMENT Shed PermitEXEMPT UNDER 300 SQ FT Electrical Panel Permit$150+ · REQUIRED FOR UPGRADES Pool Permit$500+ · REQUIRES SAFETY FENCE ADU Permit$1,500+ · 1,100 SQ FT MAX