County Building Permits
Coke County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Coke County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
For unincorporated Coke County, verified county permitting controls include on-site sewage facility permitting and county floodplain administration. This section does not cover municipalities.
- Department
- Coke County Government
- Address
- Coke County Courthouse, 13 E. 7th St., Robert Lee, TX 76945
- Phone
- 325-473-2323 (general); 325-453-2614 (vehicle registration); 325-895-0395 (OSSF)
- Website
- https://www.co.coke.tx.us/
Application Process
- Determine whether the project is in unincorporated Coke County and outside Bronte, Robert Lee, or Blackwell.
- For OSSF or septic work, use the county-specific forms in the posted permit packet. Generic TCEQ forms are not acceptable.
- Complete the application materials and mail them to the designated representative with the required fee.
- The county designated representative reviews the application and may return incomplete packets for correction.
- Do not begin OSSF construction until the Authorization to Construct has been issued.
- For floodplain-regulated work, verify floodplain requirements directly with Coke County before starting construction in flood hazard areas.
Typical processing time: Up to 30 days to review complete applications before issuing an Authorization to Construct (OSSF)
Source: Coke County Government
General Requirements
No clearly documented general county building permit program. Verified permit controls: on-site sewage facility permits and floodplain administration.
Required Documents
- County-specific OSSF forms (generic TCEQ forms not acceptable)
- Owner information
- Site information and legal description
- Water source documentation
- Project type and site evaluator information
- Designer and installer information
- Required signatures
- Contractor requirements
- OSSF packet requires site evaluator, designer, and installer license numbers where applicable.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $250.00 (single-family residential OSSF)
- Permit fee formula
- Flat fee: $250.00 for single-family residential; $410.00 for commercial (OSSF)
- Payment note
- Mail forms and check payable to Ann Pate, Coke County DR
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Coke County Government to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: For OSSF: no construction may begin until the Authorization to Construct is issued. Operation approval follows successful inspection of the installed system.
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: CSLB License Lookup
- On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Permits
- County Home Page
- FEMA Community List
- License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Coke County Government before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coke County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Coke County, TX?
- No clearly documented general county building permit program. Verified permit controls: on-site sewage facility permits and floodplain administration.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Coke County, TX?
- The minimum permit fee is $250.00 (single-family residential OSSF). Fees are calculated as: Flat fee: $250.00 for single-family residential; $410.00 for commercial (OSSF).
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Coke County, TX?
- 1. Determine whether the project is in unincorporated Coke County and outside Bronte, Robert Lee, or Blackwell. 2. For OSSF or septic work, use the county-specific forms in the posted permit packet. Generic TCEQ forms are not acceptable. 3. Complete the application materials and mail them to the designated representative with the required fee. 4. The county designated representative reviews the application and may return incomplete packets for correction. 5. Do not begin OSSF construction until the Authorization to Construct has been issued. 6. For floodplain-regulated work, verify floodplain requirements directly with Coke County before starting construction in flood hazard areas.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Coke County, TX?
- Typical processing time is Up to 30 days to review complete applications before issuing an Authorization to Construct (OSSF).
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