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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Archer County
The county publishes a flood plain permit requirement before any new residential, commercial, or agricultural construction starts in regulated flood plain areas, and an on site sewer system permit requirement under the county OSSF order. A general building permit requirement for ordinary construction outside those narrower programs was not identified.
Note: No public exempt-work list for a general county building permit program was identified.
- Flood plain determination
- Engineer elevation certification if building in a hazardous flood plain area
- OSSF application for septic work
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Archer County and not inside a city.
- 02 If development is proposed, obtain an Archer County flood plain determination before new construction starts.
- 03 If the project involves an on site sewage facility, file the county OSSF application with Archer County Emergency Management.
- 04 If the site is in a hazardous flood plain area, provide the required engineer elevation certification before a flood plain permit will be issued.
- 05 Pay the applicable county fee and coordinate any required follow-up directly with Emergency Management.
Fee schedule
Archer County building permit fees
Flood plain fee may be waived if the applicant already has an engineer elevation certification.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (940) 574-2868 (phone)
Typical sequence: Flood plain and OSSF coordination should be confirmed directly with Emergency Management.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Archer County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Archer County, TX? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Archer County, TX? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Archer County, TX? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Archer County, TX? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Archer County Emergency Management / 9-1-1 before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.