§ TX Texas
County permits
Cameron County
Cameron County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Cameron County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Cameron County Transportation Department / Building Permits
- Online portal
- Residential Permit Application (PDF) ↗
- Phone
- (956) 247-3500
- Address
- 1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Cameron County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Cameron County, Texas. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.