ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) permit in College Station, TX
Yes — you need a permit for adu (accessory dwelling unit) work in College Station.
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | No size threshold in the code |
| Fee | Residential building permit по отапливаемой площади (Sec. 2-122(1); сумма — в Sec. 2-117, в коде не указана). |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | UDO Sec. 3.11 Building Permits; IBC 2021 as adopted (Sec. 103-131) |
| Based on | 2021 IRC/IBC as amended |
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the College Station building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
Either of you can pull it. When a contractor does the work, it is normally their job.
If you skip it
Начало работ до получения разрешения — штраф 100% от обычной пошлины сверх самой пошлины (IBC §109.4 as amended).
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | — | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Conroe | 51 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Sugar Land | 79 mi | Yes | Building a garage apartment, casita, or other accessory d… |
| Round Rock | 81 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Waco | 86 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Austin | 89 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
Other work in College Station
Questions people ask
How much does a adu (accessory dwelling unit) permit cost in College Station?
Residential building permit по отапливаемой площади (Sec. 2-122(1); сумма — в Sec. 2-117, в коде не указана).. Valuation-based fees mean the number depends on what the job is worth, so the department quotes it when you apply.
I already built it without a permit. What now?
College Station can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.