Port San Antonio holds special permitting authority granted by the City of San Antonio in 2007 — plan review, permitting, inspection, and certificate of occupancy, all under one roof, faster than the city process.
Since 2007, Port San Antonio has managed technical plan review, permitting, inspection, and certificate of occupancy for all construction within its jurisdiction — eliminating the need for a separate City of San Antonio permit. The result is a single point of contact and a turnaround built for tenants on a mission timeline.
Five review tracks, each with a guaranteed turnaround — the same submittal moves through plan review, inspection, and any specialty sign-offs without leaving the Port.
Average 5 business days from submittal to markup.
Guaranteed next-day service once a request is scheduled.
Issued within 10 working days of a complete submittal.
Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits in 48 hours.
Fire code review and sign-off in 7 working days.
Projects must be submitted digitally through one of the following methods:
Important: Partial submittals will not be accepted and will cause unnecessary delays to your project.
Current 2024/2023 code cycle, enforced consistently across the campus.
Certain scopes of work trigger an additional review beyond standard plan check — plan ahead for these timelines.
| 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 |
Reach the team directly for plan review status, inspection scheduling, or submittal questions.
Director of Permitting
Phone: (210) 362-7851
Plans & Permits Manager
Phone: (210) 362-7872
Pair permitting with our construction management and leasing teams to move from plan to occupancy without leaving the campus.