Basement permit in Midland, TX
We couldn't confirm this from Midland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | — | — | No size threshold in the code |
| El Paso | 253 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| San Antonio | 277 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Austin | 284 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Douglas | 439 mi | Yes | Finishing a basement or converting it to habitable/living… |
| Mesa | 566 mi | Yes | Finishing a basement or converting it to living space nee… |
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Questions people ask
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Midland 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.