ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) permit in Corpus Christi, TX
We couldn't confirm this from Corpus Christi's code.
Rather than guess, here is the exact section to read and who to call. A rule appears on this site only when the ordinance states it plainly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | — | Yes | Building a new accessory dwelling unit (garage apartment,… |
| Brownsville | 123 mi | Yes | Building a new accessory dwelling unit (garage apartment,… |
| San Antonio | 144 mi | Yes | Building an accessory dwelling unit (garage apartment, ca… |
| New Braunfels | 146 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Sugar Land | 158 mi | Yes | Building a garage apartment, casita, or other accessory d… |
| Pearland | 168 mi | Yes | Building an accessory dwelling unit (garage apartment, ca… |
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Questions people ask
How much does a adu (accessory dwelling unit) permit cost in Corpus Christi?
Residential new-construction building permit is $0.461 per square foot (minimum $146.41), plus $0.146/sq ft residential plan review and 4.5% DSD administration surcharge.. 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?
Corpus Christi 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.