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Plumbing jobs that do not need a permit in Texas cities
Source: Texas Plumbing Help (texasplumbinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
Many small repairs need no permit. Rules differ by city, so check yours.
| City | No permit needed for | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | Stopping leaks, clearing stoppages, repairing or replacing fixtures, exposed traps, supply valves or faucets with no other changes. | (source: City of Austin Development Services) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Dallas | Replacing accessible traps; repairing or replacing parts in kind (2017 handout). | (source: City of Dallas Building Inspection) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Plano | Repairs such as washers and faucets; replacing fixtures on existing plumbing (2016 list). | (source: City of Plano Building Inspections) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Corpus Christi | Clearing stoppages and stopping leaks. | (source: City of Corpus Christi Development Services) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Irving | Replacing fixtures or appliances at existing connections, except water heaters. | (source: City of Irving) checked November 2, 2026 |
Water heaters are the usual exception. Irving exempts appliances at existing connections except water heaters. (source: City of Irving)
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Sources
- City of Austin Development Services: Work Exempt from Building Permits (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Dallas Building Inspection: How to: Plumbing (handout, 12-12-2017, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Plano Building Inspections: When Is a Permit Required? (PDF, revised 09/28/16) (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Corpus Christi Development Services: Homeowner's Guide to Permitting (PDF) (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Irving: Residential Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
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