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Permit - Building

Please review the Code of Ordinances with regard to regulations and provisions that apply to your specific project.
               
A permit must be issued by Town of St Paul prior to any commercial or residential construction project.  This includes new build,  remodel, tenant finish out, tenant build-out, up-fit or leasehold improvements.  Following is list of steps.  Please note that all of the following are required before any Certificate of Occupancy will be issued. 

STEP 1 - County OSSF Application - Contact Collin County Development Services with regard to their procedures and requirements regarding OSSF Applications.  OSSF is an abbreviation for On Site Sewage Facility (Septic Systems).  New or existing septic systems must be reviewed by Collin County.  A professionally designed and engineered  OSSF must be considered if installing a new system or altering an existing system.  Please review the OSSF Information Tab for contact information and guidance.

STEP 2 - WNESUD - Contact Wylie Northeast Special Utility District with regard to their procedures and requirement regarding new water service.   wylienortheastwater.com

STEP 3 - ONCOR or Farmers Electric Cooperative - Town of St Paul is serviced by two electric providers.   Your address/location will determine which provider will service your property.  Contact the appropriate provider with regard to their procedures and requirements regarding new electric service.    oncor.com   farmerselectric.coop

STEP 4 - COSERVE - Contact Coserve with regard to their procedures and requirements regarding new gas service.   coserv.com

STEP 5 - Application for Building Permit/Certificate of Occupancy - Contact Town of St Paul with any questions regarding procedures and requirements to obtain a Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy.    The fees and permit application complete with all information inclusive of required plans and copy of Collin County's certification of OSSF plans,  must be submitted and approved by the town's inspector prior to the beginning any work.     Please note that the application will not be accepted in part.  All applications for building permits must be accompanied by two (2) copies each of survey, site plan, building plan, and foundation plan as applicable to the project.   All plans must be to scale and depict existing improvements in addition to the proposed buildings, structures or alterations. 

Click Here to access the Application for Building Permit
Click Here to access the Application for Certificate of Occupancy
Click Here to access the Fee Schedule