Tampico — Title 15 Ch. 15.18 Property Maintenance Code § 15.18.060
[Residential applications and permits obtained by the property owner.]
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Residential applications and permits obtained by the property owner for remodeling projects or new construction by the homeowner/occupants shall be completed by the owner, family members, or unpaid volunteers only.
Under Tampico Title 15, Chapter 15.18, § 15.18.060, when a property owner pulls a residential permit for a remodeling or new construction project, the actual work covered by that permit must be carried out exclusively by the owner, their family members, or unpaid volunteers. Paid contractors or hired laborers are not permitted to perform the work under an owner-pulled permit. This rule is designed to ensure that owner-obtained permits are used only for genuine owner-performed projects rather than as a workaround for contractor licensing or permitting requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Tampico who obtain their own residential remodeling or new construction permits under § 15.18.060 are expected to limit the workforce on those permitted projects to themselves, family members, or unpaid volunteers. Compliant operators do not hire paid workers to complete work covered by an owner-pulled permit, as doing so would fall outside the scope of what the permit authorizes. Owners who intend to use paid contractors generally obtain permits through those licensed contractors rather than pulling owner permits.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 15.18.060 of Tampico's Property Maintenance Code establishes that owner-obtained residential permits are restricted to work performed by the owner, family, or unpaid volunteers — meaning paid labor should not be used under such a permit. If you observe or suspect that paid workers are performing work under an owner-pulled permit at your residence, you may have grounds to raise a concern with the local building or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help you understand how permit compliance may relate to your housing situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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