Permit Requirements

Permit applications are accepted Monday, Wednesday-Friday from 8 AM-4 PM and Tuesday’s 8 AM-2 PM. Emailed applications are preferred. Applications may be emailed to permits@windcrest-tx.gov.

Inspection requests are received Monday-Friday from 8 AM-4 PM for an inspection on the next business day. Any inspection requests received after 3:30 PM will be scheduled within 48 hours. Inspections are preformed Monday-Friday between 12 PM-4 PM. Inspections may be called in to 210-655-0022 ext. 2430, emailed to permits@windcrest-tx.gov, or submitted here. For all called in or email inspections, the following information needs be provided: point of contact information, project address, type of inspection, and permit number.

If you have questions, please visit the FAQs Page or email permits@windcrest-tx.gov.

permit types

BUILDING SERVICES APPLICATIONS


General Permit Guidelines                Contractor Registration Application          Roof Permit Application

Building Permit Application                 Plumbing Permit Application                   Irrigation Permit Application

Electrical Permit Application               Mechanical Permit Application                Security Alarm Permit Application

For residential permits email the permits office at permits@windcrest-tx.gov. Applications will be as received and processed within 24-48 business hours. You may also reach the permit clerk at 210-655-0022 x 2430. 

For commercial permits, please email your request to permits@windcrest-tx.gov. Applications will be as received and processed within 24-48 business hours. You may also reach the permit clerk at 210-655-0022 x 2430. 

For residential and commercial plan reviews, please email the digital files to permits@windcrest-tx.gov along with the Building Permit Application. They may also be dropped off at City Hall located at 8601 Midcrown, during Permit Office hours.

For emergency utility permits, please email the emergency information, location of the project, type of utility service, and plans for review to permits@windcrest-tx.gov and citysecretary@windcrest-tx.gov. You may also reach the permit clerk at 210-655-0022 x 2430.  

Oak Tree Trimming Permits will not be issued until 7/1/21


BUILDING SERVICES PAYMENT PORTAL


For registration and payments, please visit Building Services Payment Portal.


For additional information regarding our code of ordinances for permit applications and construction within the City of Windcrest, please refer to our Code of Ordinances for your questions regarding permitted projects and builds, City of Windcrest Code of Ordinances.


Not sure if your address is inside Windcrest?


We can only issue permits to addresses that lie within Windcrest city limits. You can check using the list of streets below however you may have to check using the City Boundaries Map.

If the address you plan to complete work at is not listed here, you will need to contact Bexar County or the City of San Antonio to obtain a permit.


List of Streets in Windcrest