County Building Permits

Cameron County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Cameron County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Texas Updated March 2026

Important: Cameron 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 Cameron County

Permit authority
Cameron County Transportation Department / Building Permits
Phone
(956) 247-3500
Address
1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586

Jurisdictions in Cameron County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Cameron County Permit guide → Bayview Permit guide → Brownsville Permit guide → Combes Permit guide → Harlingen Permit guide → Indian Lake Permit guide → La Feria Permit guide → Laguna Vista Permit guide → Los Fresnos Permit guide → Los Indios Permit guide → Palm Valley Permit guide → Port Isabel Permit guide → Primera Permit guide → Rancho Viejo Permit guide → Rio Hondo Permit guide → San Benito Permit guide → South Padre Island Permit guide →

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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