Development Services

Angleton COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2025

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The City of Angleton has kicked of its 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update officially.  Get involved in process today.  

The Comprehensive Plan Update is a major effort to consider recent growth, current trends, and best practices, and to define updates to the city's policies to guide the next 20-30 years. The city is committed to updating its policies to address the issues of today and prepare for those that may arise. The process is an opportunity to consider our city’s direction in light of current trends and community values and is an effort to proactively address topics that are important to you.

The process will last about 12-18 months and will include multiple opportunities for community input. The process will address topics important to you that will shape the community for years to come. No one knows the community like those who live or work in Angleton. Share your ideas and feedback to ensure that the city's direction represents the authentic voice of the community.

Visit PLAN 2025 at your convenience to receive all updates and opportunities to keep engaged. 



MGO Connect

MGO CONNECT:  SELF-SERVICE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PORTAL

As of December 2, 2024, the City of Angleton Development Services Department will no longer accept emails or hard-copy permit submittals.  Please visit our online portal, MGO Connect, to apply for your permit virtually.  (Or copy and paste:  https://www.mgoconnect.org/cp/portal)  

We now have online permit applications for residential and commercial construction permits!

For jurisdiction assistance, feel free to reach out to a member of staff: 979-849-4364

If you experience website issues, please call the MGO Help Desk: 985-851-0760.

Welcome to MGO Connect!!!  For Instructions (Click Here)

The City of Angleton Comprehensive Fee Schedule can be found at this : Link

The Development Services (DS) Department encompasses the Building and Permitting and inspections, Code Enforcement, Health Inspections, Planning and Development, public improvement acceptance, and the Fire Marshal's Office. Pre-development meetings may be scheduled with all parties involved in your project, which is encouraged so that we may work together with you through every step of your project. The DS Department website provides a packet containing all of the permitting requirements and other pertinent information required for plan submittal, review, and inspections.


The City of Angleton has adopted the following Codes:

  • 2015 International Energy Code
  • 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2015 International Mechanical Code
  • 2015 International Plumbing Code
  • 2015 International Building Code
  • 2015 International Residential Code
  • 2014 NFPA 70 National Electric Code
  • 2015 International Fire Code
  • 2015 Property Maintenance Code
  • 2015 Pool and Spa Code effective March 12, 2019

Certificates of Occupancy

A Certificate of Occupancy is required for: Occupancy and use of a building hereafter erected or structurally altered; change in use of an existing building to a use of a different classification; and/or a change in the use of the land (regardless of whether or not a building is present or erected on the property) to a use of a different classification. For more information, go to the Fire Marshal Office page.

To download applications and permits, select the tabs below:

  1. Permits
  2. Credit Card

Building Contractor Registration Form 06.2021Contractor Registration Requirements 

Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity that is required to secure a permit from or the consent of any administrative department within the corporate structure of the city, prior to commencing any construction, repair, work, labor or service shall be required to register with the city and furnish a general liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $300,000 for injuries in any one accident, not less than $100,000 for injury to any one person and not less than $250,000 for property damage. The registration fee shall be $50 and payable prior to obtaining any permit for construction work inside the city limits. 

 All building permit applications require the signature of the home/property owner as well as the contractor's signature prior to the issuance of the permit. 

Contractor Registration:

For the current list of Registered Contractors:  Please Click Here

For Contractor Registrations and Renewals, please visit the MGO Web Portal:

Visit our online portal, MGO Connect, to apply for your permit virtually.  (Or copy and paste:  https://www.mgoconnect.org/cp/portal)  

For Instructions: (Click Here)

Exceptions

Homeowners are exempt from the construction registration when performing their own work at or in their residence that is lawfully homesteaded as such. 

Homeowners may not do their own work on a newly purchased home or rental property. A homeowner who qualifies to do their own work is required to obtain the necessary permits and follow all applicable codes and inspection procedures that are required.