Laredo, TX
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Elsa Hinojosa
Building Development Services
Contact
Building Development Services
1413 Houston St.
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 794-1625
You can report building or zoning violations by calling 311. Report emergencies to 911.
Location
We are located at the corner of Houston St. and Santa Maria Ave. Customer parking is available in the parking lot across the street from the building.
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
except major holidays
Building Development Services
The Building Developmental Services is committed to working with the building community to ensure all structures are built in compliance with the local building code. Our staff works diligently to ensure homes and non-residential structures are built with safety in mind.
The Building Developmental Services is subdivided into 6 divisions that oversee various aspects of permitting, construction, and enforcement of the Code of Ordinances
- Building Permits
- Inspections
- Zoning Enforcement
- Development Services
- Right of Way Management
- GIS Mapping
Mission Statement
Protect the Lives and Safety of the Public & to Preserve the Quality of Life, Contributing to the Economic Development of our Cities.
Council Approved Ordinances
Effective October 1, 2022
The City Council approved ordinance numbers 2021-O-198, 2021-O-199, 2021-O-200, 2021-O-201, and 2021-O-202 to upgrade the ICC 2018 as follows:
- 2018 International Building Code
- 2018 International Mechanical Code
- 2018 International Residential Code
- 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2018 International Existing Building Code
- 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
- 2017 National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association
- 2018 International Fire Code
- 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- 2018 International Plumbing Electrical Code
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2018 International Private Sewage Disposal Code
Town Hall Meeting Presentation (September 11, 2024)
***COMING SOON***
Effective September 22, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance numbers 2024-O-148, 2024-O-149, 2024-O-150, 2024-O-151, and 2024-O-152, to upgrade to the 2021 ICC Codes as follows:
- 2021 International Building Code
- 2021 International Mechanical Code
- 2021 International Residential Code
- 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2021 International Existing Building Code
- 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
- 2020 National Electrical Code of the National
Fire Protection Association - 2021 International Fire Code
- 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- 2021 International Plumbing Electrical Code
- 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code
- 2021 Building Valuation Construction Cost Table (Commercial Only)
A grace period will be given to comply with 2021 ICC Codes, ending on December 31, 2024