Applications & Policies

A permit is required for all Residential and Commercial construction in the City of Spring Valley Village. Below you will find all applicable information for requesting a permit, the available permit applications, and the current adopted fee schedule. Should you need additional assistance you can call City Hall at 713-465-8308. As of October 1, 2020, The City of Spring Valley Village will no longer be accepting paper copies of plans and permit applications. All documents including application can be uploaded to our permit portal HERE.  The Miscellaneous Residential Application should be used for the following: Driveway/Walkway, Deck/Patio, Fences, Foundation Repair, Generator-Slab, and Roof Replacement.

Permit Fees

Permit Fees are updated on a regular basis by the City Council of the City of Spring Valley Village. Please find the most recent Building Permit Fee Schedule. Permit fees can be paid by cash, check, money order, or credit/debit cards. (Note: There will be an additional 3% fee for all credit/debit card payments.)

Permit Applications

Building Department Applications

  1. Commercial Fire Alarm Permit Application
  2. Demolition & Tree Removal Application
  3. Electrical Permit Application
  4. Irrigation Permit Application
  1. Mechanical Permit Application
  2. Miscellaneous Residential Application
  3. New Residential, Addition & Remodel Application Packet
  4. New Commercial, Addition & Remodel Application
  1. Plumbing Permit Application
  2. Sign Permit Application
  3. Swimming Pool & Spa Application Packet
  4. Sprinkler System (PDF)

Building Department Helpful Documents & Policies

  1. Drainage Criteria Manual
  2. Lot Coverage Calculation Example and Building Setbacks (PDF)
  1. Tree Replacement Policy
  2. Tree Replacement Policy for Trees Removed from R.O.W.
  1. Application for Plats, Re-Plats, PAD's, and PADD (Fillable PDF)

Public Works Department Applications

  1. Registration All Users of Right of Way
  1. ROW MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION (2018-01-24)
  1. City Policy for Removal Repair Replacement of Private Improvements Within City Right of Way Due to City Projects (PDF) _201502110848588816

Fire Hydrant Temporary Meter

  1. Temporary Meter Application

Other 

  1. Solicitation (Fillable PDF)

Garage Sale Permits 


Garage Sale Permits are required under Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, Section 4.202, Temporary sales. Applications are available at City Hall, and the fee is $5. Recipients are required to post the permit and receipt on the sale premises.