Building and Moving Permits for the City of Redwater, Texas
Whether constructing a new building or making structural changes, anyone undertaking construction in Redwater, Texas, must obtain the appropriate permit. Below you’ll find essential information, forms, and fee schedules related to building and moving permits.

Building Permits:
What You Need to Know
All construction or structural alterations require a permit issued by the City of Redwater.
Applications for building permits must be submitted on the official City form.
Permit fees are based on a schedule maintained by the City Secretary’s office.
Permit Duration:
Building permits for residential remodeling, as well as all residential construction permits except for new construction, are valid for 120 days.
Public Right-of-Way Boring Permits
The City Council of the City of Redwater, Texas has enacted an ordinance establishing uniform rules and regulations governing the construction and use of public rights-of-way within the city. This ordinance outlines the purpose, authority, and scope of regulations to ensure safe and orderly management of public rights-of-way.
Key Provisions
- Definitions & Authorization: Provides clear definitions and requires municipal authorization for any use of public rights-of-way.
- Permitting & Fees: Establishes a permitting process and associated fees for installing facilities within the rights-of-way.
- Telecommunications Providers: Defines rights and obligations for certificated telecommunications providers operating in the city.
- Administration & Enforcement: Details the administration, enforcement procedures, construction obligations, and conditions for occupancy of public rights-of-way.
- Construction Regulations: Sets rules specifically for companies engaging in digging and/or boring activities within city limits.
- Insurance & Indemnification: Mandates insurance coverage and indemnification to protect the city from liability.
- Legal Provisions: Includes a severability clause, governing law, and prohibits unauthorized use of public rights-of-way.
- Violations & Penalties: Establishes violations carrying penalties up to $2,000 per day per violation.
- Effective Date: Defines when the ordinance becomes effective.
Vendor & Solicitor Permits
The City Council of Redwater has adopted an ordinance titled “Vendors and Solicitors” that regulates solicitation activities within city limits. This ordinance specifies the permitted hours and locations for solicitation and prohibits certain types of solicitation to protect the community.
Ordinance Highlights
- Regulated Solicitation: Defines the authorized hours and places where vendors and solicitors may operate.
- Prohibitions: Identifies solicitation activities that are prohibited within the city.
- Permit Procedures and Fees: Establishes clear procedures for applying for vendor and solicitor permits, along with associated fees.
- Requirements for Vendors and Solicitors: Sets forth specific conditions and standards that vendors and solicitors must meet to be authorized.
- Appeals Process: Provides a formal procedure for appealing permit denials or other enforcement actions.
- Legal Provisions: Includes a severability clause, a repealer clause that replaces the previous Ordinance No. 16-22-1, and outlines penalties for violations.
- Effective Date: Specifies when the ordinance takes effect.
Mobile Home Park Permits
Mobile Home and Manufactured Housing Parks
A mobile home or manufactured housing park is any plot of land where facilities are provided for the placement of one or more mobile homes or manufactured housing units intended for dwelling or sleeping purposes. This applies regardless of whether a fee or charge is made for the accommodation.
Operators of such parks must comply with all applicable City of Redwater ordinances, including—but not limited to—the following ordinance numbers:
- 06-16-08
- 06-26-01
- 06-26-02
- 06-23-20
- 06-23-22
- 11-13-03
Compliance with these ordinances ensures the safe, orderly, and lawful operation of mobile home parks within the City
License/Permit Fees
- 1 to 5 Spaces: $5.00 Per Year
- 6 to 25 Spaces: $25.00 Per Year
- 26 or More Spaces: $50.00 Per Year
- Transfer of License to New Owner: $5.00
For questions or to request assistance, please contact the City Secretary’s office. All permits and ordinances are available for review during City Hall business hours. The City of Redwater, Texas is committed to ensuring safe, orderly development and compliance with local regulations.
