County Building Permits
Aransas County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Building permit information for unincorporated Aransas County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.
Important: Aransas County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.
Unincorporated Aransas County
- Permit authority
- Aransas County does not operate a general city-style building department for unincorporated construction. Permit authority is narrower and runs primarily through Environmental Health, the Floodplain Administrator program, and Road and Bridge for specific permit categories.
- Website
- Permit authority website
- Phone
- Environmental Health (361) 790-0121; Road and Bridge (361) 790-0152; County Judge (361) 790-0100
- Address
- Office of the County Judge, 308 N Live Oak St, Rockport, TX 78382-2745; Environmental Health and Fire Marshal, 2740 Hwy 35 N Unit A, Rockport, TX 78382
Jurisdictions in Aransas County
Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.
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