Conceptual rendering, not a construction photographBee Cave, TX
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Bee Cave, Texas.
ClearBuild Texas takes on custom homes, large remodels, and additions in Bee Cave and its extraterritorial jurisdiction in southwestern Travis County.
Bee Cave is a small city with specific rules on trees, impervious cover, and night skies, and it does not provide utilities itself. The city also notes that HOA or deed restrictions may apply even when no city permit is required, so it pays to check the lot's zoning and restrictions first.
This page is general planning information, not a price quote or construction schedule. Call or email ClearBuild with the property location and we will talk through what applies to it.
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What to plan for in Bee Cave
Five months with no oak work
Oak trees cannot be removed or trimmed from February 1 through July 1 without a waiver from the City Manager, and a removal permit is not valid in that window. The rule applies in the city and its ETJ, so clearing on a spring start has to be planned around it. Outside that window, a tree permit needs a finding such as the tree being reasonably likely to impair a proposed structure. The city acts within 10 business days, and a permit lasts 180 days.
Source: City of Bee Cave tree permit checklistImpervious cover runs on net site area
Bee Cave's nonpoint source rules cap new development at 40 percent of net site area, and that area discounts steep ground: 40 percent of land between 15 and 25 percent gradient and 20 percent of land between 25 and 35 percent. Water quality buffer zones are excluded. Single-family residential development under 20 percent impervious cover does not need structural water quality controls.
Source: Bee Cave code, section 7.3Septic starts at the city
The city's permit list includes septic installation and repair, and its application asks for a design by a professional engineer or sanitarian, a slope map, and two soil profile holes. Near the lake, LCRA regulates septic within 2,000 feet of Lake Travis's 691-foot contour. Ask which agency issues the permit for a specific parcel.
Source: City of Bee Cave septic application requirementsWater and power come from elsewhere
The city says it "is not a utility provider." It lists West Travis County Public Utility Agency for water and wastewater, and Travis County WCID 17 for Falconhead West. Electric service comes from Austin Energy or PEC, depending on the subdivision and location.
Source: City of Bee Cave, utilitiesIf you are planning a well
Bee Cave sits inside the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District. A new well needs a Well Drilling Authorization application, $500 under the district's FY2027 schedule, and registering a well carries no fee. In November 2026 the district listed D-2 severe drought with a 20 percent mandatory reduction.
Source: Southwestern Travis County GCDDark-sky lighting
Bee Cave became the state's 7th DarkSky Community in April 2023, and its lighting regulations cover residential as well as commercial development. Outdoor lighting belongs in the design from the start, especially on a home with long views or large glass.
Source: City of Bee Cave, dark sky communityGeneral planning information, not legal or engineering advice. Requirements change; confirm with the listed agencies for a specific property.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to build or remodel in Bee Cave?
The city says that in most cases you will need one, through Planning and Development. HOA or deed restrictions may apply even when no city permit is required.
Can I trim oak trees in Bee Cave in the spring?
Not without a waiver from the City Manager. Oak trees cannot be removed or trimmed from February 1 through July 1, in the city or its ETJ.
How much of a Bee Cave lot can be covered?
The city's nonpoint source rules cap new development at 40 percent of net site area, which discounts steep land. Zoning and planned-development ordinances can also affect a specific lot, so check the property's zoning.
Who provides water in Bee Cave?
The city is not a utility provider. It lists West Travis County Public Utility Agency for water and wastewater, and Travis County WCID 17 for Falconhead West.
Does ClearBuild Texas build in Bee Cave?
Yes. Bee Cave and the surrounding area are part of ClearBuild Texas's service area for custom homes, large remodels, and additions.
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