PERMITS, FORMS & ORDINANCE
Business & Residents must follow our City Ordinances
Residents must obtain permits for property improvements, events, and sales to ensure compliance with city regulations, encourage safety for our community, and to promote transparency and accountability in our planning and development processes.
RESIDENTIAL
Residential permit information and applications are available in our Construction Packet. Please keep in mind that Residential Building Permits may take up to 7 to 10 business days to process.
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PACKET
Want to Register as a Contractor with the City of Rice?
Need to Register your Address for 911 - Emergency Services?
Registered address are served in the Rice City Limits and ETJ. All other addresses must register with the Navarro County Sheriff's Office.
Are You Purchasing a Manufactured Home?
Make sure you understand the requirements and responsibilities to be located in the City of Rice, and submit a permit request.
MANUFACTURED HOME PERMIT APPLICATION
GARAGE SALES
Garage sales may not last longer than 3 consecutive days. Any signs must be re-moved within 24 hours following the sale. Signs not timely removed may be cause for a citation to be issued.
EVENTS, PARADES, AND LARGE GATHERINGS
If you are hosting a large event or gathering (in the City limits), or would like to have a parade, you must request a permit. Please return your application 30 DAYS BEFORE YOUR EVENT DATE.