Our Vision: To protect the safety and well-being of our residents and the environment of the City of Arcola through a professional permit process.

Our Goal: To provide quick, courteous, and professional service while enforcing all applicable ordinances, statues, and regulations.

Schedule of Fees: Click here to see the current Schedule of Fees

Permit Submittal

Below is a list of work that requires a Permit. Although all work requiring a permit may not be listed, it is best to contact the City before starting any work at your home or business to see if a permit is necessary and to avoid citations and fines.

Please click on the Application type below to download PDFs:

• Building
• Infrastructure
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• Roof
• Driveway
• Beer & Wine License
• Demolition
• Easement and Right-of-Way
• Food Service
• Signs
• Fill Dirt
• Fence

Plat Review: Plat review is a process that involves evaluating the proposed layout, boundaries, infrastructure, and compliance with regulations to ensure orderly and well-designed subdivisions that meet the city’s requirements and promote responsible growth. Plats are ONLY accepted the week following city council meeting. City council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Click here application for PLAT

All contractors working in the city must pull a permit for each address before starting any work. Contractor must appear in person to sign the application and provide license, identification, and certificate of insurance. The certificate holder should be the City of Arcola, 13222 Highway 6, Arcola, TX 77583

We do not accept online or credit card payments currently. Permit fees can be paid via money order or cashier’s check made payable to the “City of Arcola”