Construction Permits
Construction Permits are required in Freeport by ordinance.
Contractor Licenses are mandatory for all work done within City limits.
Fines will be issued for not obtaining a proper permit or obtaining a contractor license and following the conditions of the permit and Freeport ordinances. It is the responsibility of each contractor and resident to familiarize themselves with all local codes and ordinances as well as state and federal regulation prior to starting work on a given project.
All project work or construction performed in the public Right-Of-Way (ROW), generally the space beyond a parcel’s frontage property line, will require a City of Freeport ROW permit no matter what the value of the project. Projects performed within a given parcel or parcels may require a building permit (see the visual aid).
Street and Sidewalk Related Permits
If a plumbing permit is obtained for sewer and/or water line work and the work enters the Right-of-Way, a ROW permit will also need to be obtained.
Erosion Control Permit Application
Work not performed by property owner must be performed by a licensed contractor. See the links below for a list of contractors licensed in the City of Freeport and how to become a licensed contractor.