Building Safety (Permits & Inspections)

Impact to services due to COVID-19

  • Due to Covid-19 and to practice social distancing, application submittals and processing have been modified.
  • In-person permit application submittal and pick-up are available by appointment only. Call 281-275-2270 or email permits@sugarlandtx.gov to schedule an appointment.
  • Permit application submittals can also be submitted by dropping them in the drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.
  • Some applications may be submitted via email to permits@sugarlandtx.gov. Permit forms and applications are available online.
  • If submitting via the drop box or email, please allow 5 business days for a permit technician to process your application before contacting the Permit office to check on the status.

Thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time.

In-Person Visits to City Hall - By Appointment Only 

  • Building Safety/Permits and Inspections, City Secretary, and Treasury are accepting in-person customers by appointment only. 
  • Customers must pass a wellness screening to show that their body temperature is below 100.0 degrees before admission to City offices.
  • Applications for Treasury and Permit services can be submitted by dropping them in the drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.

To schedule an appointment:

Building Safety (Permits and Inspections
Call: 281-275-2270
Email: permits@sugarlandtx.gov
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Permits and Inspections provides assistance for all issues relating to permitting of construction and building code compliance.

Quick Links 

Contractor Annexation Letter
Permitting requirements will apply to construction and remodeling in annexed areas.

Permitting Brochure
General overview of permitting requirements and helpful related information. 
 
Schedule an Inspection
Call the inspection line or use our online system to schedule an inspection.

Forms & Applications
Get the process started with this comprehensive list of applications and forms.

Permitting Requirements
Guidelines of City enforceable codes and the technical standards they reference.

Driveway Specifications
Standards for residential driveways.

Building Permits - Online Search


Use our online tool for viewing approved permits of construction, including building code compliance, food and health code compliance and environmental code compliance.

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Contact Us

  1. 2700 Town Center Blvd. N.
    Sugar Land, TX 77479
    Ph: 281-275-2270 | Fx: 281-275-2271
    Email