Port San Antonio Permitting Authority
Port San Antonio holds special permitting authority granted by the City of San Antonio in 2007. We manage technical plan review, permitting, inspection, and certificate of occupancy for all construction within our jurisdiction, eliminating the need for separate city permits.
5
Business Days – Plan Review
Next Day
Inspection Guarantee
10
Working Days – Building Permits
48
Hours – Trade Permits
Key Timeline Benefits
| Service | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|
| Plan Review | Average 5 business days |
| Inspections | Guaranteed next-day service |
| Building Permits | 10 working days |
| Trade Permits | 48 hours |
| Fire Reviews | 7 working days |
Submission Requirements
Projects must be submitted digitally via one of the following methods:
- Email attachments (single email)
- Cloud storage links (OneDrive, Google Drive, DropBox)
- Port-managed OneDrive folder setup
Important: Partial submittals will not be accepted and will cause unnecessary delays in your project.
Applicable Building Codes (2024/2023)
- International Building Code
- International Fire Code
- International Plumbing/Mechanical/Fuel Gas Codes
- International Existing Building Code
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2023 National Electrical Code
- San Antonio City ordinances and Unified Development Code
Specialized Approvals Required
| Approval Type | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Property Management approval | Varies |
| FAA clearance (vertical construction/cranes) | 60-90 days |
| Excavation clearance | 14 days or less |
| AFRPA approval (non-transferred property) | 30 days |
| Architectural Control Committee review | 20 days |
| Asset Management leasing approval | Varies |
Contact Permitting
Nathan Lester
Director of Permitting
Phone: (210) 362-7851
Maria Gonzalez
Plans & Permits Manager
Phone: (210) 362-7872
Main Office
907 Billy Mitchell Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78226
Phone: (210) 362-7800