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 10 AM-2 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.

BUILDING SERVICES APPLICATIONS

General Permit Guidelines

SECURITY ALARM PERMIT

Security Alarm Permit Application

Register your home or business alarm system with the City by filling out the application and submitting it to permits@windcrest-tx.gov.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

Contractor Registration Application

All contractors are required to be registered with the City of Windcrest. This must be done annually. The fee for registering is $20.00. Copies of trade licenses, drivers license(s), and the Certificate of Insurance with the City of Windcrest listed as a certificate holder must be included with the application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For residential permits email the permits office at permits@windcrest-tx.gov. Applications will be 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, or site plans, 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.

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.