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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Coke County
No clearly documented general county building permit program. Verified permit controls: on-site sewage facility permits and floodplain administration.
Note: Because no general county building permit program was verified, no county building-permit exemption list was publicly posted.
- 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.
Application process
Typical processing: Up to 30 days to review complete applications before issuing an Authorization to Construct (OSSF)
- 01 Determine whether the project is in unincorporated Coke County and outside Bronte, Robert Lee, or Blackwell.
- 02 For OSSF or septic work, use the county-specific forms in the posted permit packet. Generic TCEQ forms are not acceptable.
- 03 Complete the application materials and mail them to the designated representative with the required fee.
- 04 The county designated representative reviews the application and may return incomplete packets for correction.
- 05 Do not begin OSSF construction until the Authorization to Construct has been issued.
- 06 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 ↗
Fee schedule
Coke County building permit fees
Mail forms and check payable to Ann Pate, Coke County DR
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: For OSSF: no construction may begin until the Authorization to Construct is issued. Operation approval follows successful inspection of the installed system.
Source: Coke County Government ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Coke County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Coke County, TX? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Coke County, TX? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Coke County, TX? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Coke County, TX? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Coke County Government before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.