Scheduling Inspections

All inspections must be requested through the City's Civic Access Site.

Inspection Request Deadlines

• Inspection requests submitted before 4:00 p.m. will be scheduled for the next business day between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., provided all permitting requirements have been completed.
• Inspection requests submitted after 4:00 p.m. will be scheduled within two (2) business days between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Inspection Timeframes

• AM or PM inspection windows may be requested and will be assigned once the inspection request has been confirmed.
• Specific inspection times cannot be guaranteed, except for Residential and Commercial Final Inspections.

Re-Inspections

If an inspector arrives at a job site and the work is not ready for inspection or does not comply with applicable requirements, the inspection will be denied.

• A re-inspection fee must be paid prior to scheduling a re-inspection.
• If the re-inspection fee is paid before 4:00 p.m., the re-inspection will be scheduled for the next business day.
• If the re-inspection fee is paid after 4:00 p.m., the re-inspection will be scheduled within two (2) business days.

Foundation and Final Inspections

Before a Foundation or Final Inspection can be scheduled, all required documentation must be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Permit Office. Once approval has been granted, the contractor may request the inspection through the Civic Access Site.

Inspection Cancellations

If an inspection must be canceled, a cancellation request must be emailed to katypermits@cityofkaty.com no later than 7:30 a.m. on the day of the scheduled inspection.