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Ordinances

After a law is adopted by Waller City Council and signed by the mayor, it becomes a City Ordinance. Each ordinance has its own number. You can download and print some of the city's ordinances from the downloads page.

Permits

Construction and moving a building requires a Building Permit. Below you will find information related to building a home in Waller.

Building Permit applications are currently only available at City Hall. However, you can download and print individual permits from the downloads page, and return them to City Hall. For more information, call 936-372-3880 or 936-931-1042.

Flood Zone Assessment

The City of Waller provides a free go/no go flood zone assessment, informing you whether your property is in a flood zone or not.

Before moving a building into the City, contact City Hall by email or telephone at 936-931-1042. Age and location rules apply (see below).

Requirements to Move a Mobile Home or Building Onto a Lot
Permits/Fees/Deposits	Cost (dollars)
Moving Permit	100.00
Electrical Permit	45.00
Plumbing Permit	45.00
Gas Tap*	300.00
Water Tap*	300.00
Sewer Tap*	300.00
Impact Fee**	1,300.00
Setting Culverts***	250.00
Gas Deposit	100.00
Water, Sewer, & Gbg. Dep.	75.00
Service Charge	25.00
Total:	$2,790.00

*	If necessary to bore under the street to deliver utilities to the property, customer pays all boring fees, which normally cost $250 - $350 as determined by the contractor.
**	Cost for a three bedroom mobile home; figure will vary dependent on number of bedrooms or for a house.
***	In Waller County. In Harris County must be handled on an individual basis. Customer must furnish culverts in either county.

Additional Requirements

Off-the-street parking must be provided and pre-approved by the Superintendent of Public Works before any permits are issued.

One residence per lot (57'x114')

Mobile Homes

Manufactured homes must be 10 years old or newer. For more information about mobile homes in the City of Waller, download the Mobile Home Ordinance (TBD).

Building Lines

All setbacks are from the property line.

Corner Lots	Fifteen foot (15') side setback
	Ten foot (10') from front
	Ten foot (10') from rear
Other Lots	Five foot (5') setback on side
	Ten foot (10') from front
	Ten foot (10') from rear

The narrow side of a lot is considered to be the front.
Mobile homes or frame homes with raised floors must be skirted within 60 days of connection of permanent utility service.
If a mobile or manufactured home, must have serial number.

Digging?

Call 1-800-545-6005 (State Wide)

Please contact City Hall with questions on locations of city utility services of water, gas and sewer.

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