Homeowner/homestead permits.
El Paso City Code § 18.02.105.29.1
in effect18.02.105.29.1 - Homeowner/homestead permits.
Permits shall be issued to a homeowner doing work on their intended primary residence only if all of the following conditions apply:
1. The permit is for an R-3 occupancy that is the homeowner's own primary residence which he currently occupies;
2. The homeowner will act as his own general contractor;
3. The homeowner will perform some or all of the proposed building construction work (as permitted under this Code);
4. The homeowner provides proof that all electrical, plumbing, mechanical or irrigation work shall be performed by contractors registered with the department;
5. Permits for trades will only be issued to contractors licensed by the state and registered with the city.
6. Insurance requirements for new single-family dwellings shall be as per Section 18.02.104.10.
(Ord. No. 019528, § 1, 8-1-2023)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT18BUCO_CH18.02BUCOADCO_18.02.105.29MIPEPR_18.02.105.29.1HOHOPEFetched: 10/28/2026