Development Services
The STAR Contractor Program
The STAR Contractor Program was created to assist the citizens of Corpus Christi in finding qualified registered contractors. The online STAR Contractor search tool will identify the type of work registered contractors are typically required to permit with our department (roofing, pools, additions, remodels, new homes, trades, etc.). This tool is not designed to recommend contractors, but rather, to provide the citizens of Corpus Christi with an additional means to find qualified contractors based on their service lines. This is a voluntary program, and contractors are not required to participate.
COMING SOON: The Contractor list will be available on May 1st for Building Safety Month!
| STAR Contractor Registration Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor Requirements | Bronze STAR | Silver STAR | Gold STAR |
| Application | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Code of Ethics Acknowledgement | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| General Proof of Insurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Completed and Approved Criminal Background Check | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| No Construction Related Contractor Infractions/Complaints | ✔ | ✔ | |
| DSD Approved Trainings (2 events per year) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Current on all DSD Permitting Fees | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Minimum 5 Year Registration with DSD Corpus Christi | ✔ | ||
| At Least 1 Agent if the Contractor maintains any International Code Council (ICC) Certification or Other Certifications Approved by the Building Official | ✔ | ||
| Membership to a Local Professional Organization | ✔ | ||
Star Training Schedule
| Day and Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Welcome to the STAR program! | Development Services Building 2406 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas 78408 (3rd Fire Dept. Training Room) |
| March 19, 2025 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
What's the hold up? Top 10 reasons for job delays across the building process. | Associated General Contractors (AGC) 518 S Enterprize Pkwy Corpus Christi, TX 78405 |
| April 16, 2025 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Getting up to speed with A2L refrigerants | Associated General Contractors (AGC) 518 S Enterprize Pkwy Corpus Christi, TX 78405 |
| May 7, 2025 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Building Safety Month and the first official Star Registration Launch | La Retama Library 805 Comanche St. Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 |
| May 21, 2025 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Get to Know Development Services: A Friendly Q&A | La Retama Library 805 Comanche St. Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 |
| June 18, 2025 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Building Planning IRC Ch. 3 and IBC Ch. 4 | La Retama Library 805 Comanche St. Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 |
| July 16, 2025 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Multipurpose Residential Fire Sprinkler systems: Dispelling the myths | TBD |
| August 20, 2025 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Historic Preservation Officer presented by Robert Kurtz | TBD |
| Sept. 17, 2025 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Planning and Development | TBD |
About Us
The Development Services Department is responsible for all planning, development and permitting activities in Corpus Christi. The department brings together building services, civil engineering, planning and zoning, permit applications, major projects and records in a way that customers can access information, start new projects, and get projects approved.
Contact Information
Address:
2406 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Phone: (361) 826-3240
Fax: (361) 826-3006