Responsibilities
The primary objective of the Building Department is to provide construction standards enforcement to safeguard health and property in the interest of public welfare. This is accomplished by:

• Adopting model codes and standards
• Checking building plans for compliance with code requirements
• Inspecting the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, and use of buildings and structures
• Issuing contractor registrations and required permits
• Maintaining department records
• Performing inspections during construction
• Reinforcing city ordinances        
• Carport regulations                          

Home Owner Information Flyer

We are relocating our building permit operations to our new City HALL located at 406 S. Seguin.

Effective Thursday, January 10^th, 2019 at 3 PM, the Community Development Department

will be issuing all building permits at the new City Hall, 406 S. Seguin, Converse, Texas, adjacent to the Police Department.

                                   

Fee change as of January 27th: see attached for details.

New Business Owner requirements- Certificate of Occupancy, Zoning Verification Letter, Inspection of structure. 

  Post-Disaster Tips please read

 

• Mold-Homeowner/Renter guide to clean up after disaster
• Claims handbook
• Mold-Homeowner/Renter guide to clean up after disaster (Spanish)
• Claims handbook (Spanish)

Military Influence Area Overlay District Map effective Sept 10, 2020
      

Website for Registration for Contractors only (Apply and pay for permits, schedule inspections) click here
  Insurance fraud CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
         Notices concerning Water Treatment Appliances (water softeners, p-traps) 

Additional Services
The department supports and enforces the city's Code Of Ordinances in cooperation with the Planning and Zoning Commission and investigates and resolves complaints received by the public concerning alleged code violations.

  Zoning Map View the City of Converse Zoning Map.

Annexation MAP

City limit / ETJ

Other Resources:

Ordinance 612 Article IV Section 23- Storm drainage Revisions

Ordinance 620 Building Fees Revisions

Political Sign Approved Installation and Placement

 Important Notifications from the Building Department

Notices concerning Water Treatment Appliances (water softeners, p-traps)

 When an Architect is Required?

When is a Engineer Required?

National Gas Emergency Contact