County Building Permits

Concho County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Concho County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Unincorporated Concho County only. The county OSSF program does not include any incorporated city in Concho County.

Department
Concho County Septic Site Inspection / Concho County Commissioners Court
Address
Concho County Courthouse, Paint Rock, TX 76866
Phone
County courthouse: (325) 732-4322; Designated Representative for OSSF inspections: (325) 456-4607
Website
https://www.co.concho.tx.us/

Application Process

  1. Determine whether the parcel is in unincorporated Concho County and whether the project falls into one of the documented county programs: OSSF, subdivision, or county right-of-way permits.
  2. If the project includes an on-site sewage facility (OSSF): Complete the county OSSF packet from the Septic Site Inspection page and mail it to the enclosed address.
  3. If the project involves subdividing land in the unincorporated area: Work from the county subdivision regulations and submit required plat materials through the county process.
  4. If the project involves a pipeline, utility, or communication line in county right of way: Submit the county ROW permit application with required drawings and fee.
  5. For county ROW work: Coordinate the two required inspections (during ditch excavation and at completion) with the appropriate precinct commissioner.
  6. Note: No clearly documented general countywide building permit program exists for ordinary vertical construction in unincorporated Concho County.

Typical processing time: County ROW utility/pipeline/communication permit: approval may take as long as two weeks after a complete application is received. OSSF and subdivision: no public processing time estimate found.

Source: Concho County Septic Site Inspection / Concho County Commissioners Court

General Requirements

No general countywide building permit requirement found for ordinary building construction in unincorporated Concho County. County controls are limited to OSSF permits and inspections, subdivision regulation in the unincorporated area, and county right-of-way permits for pipeline, utility, or communication crossings.

Required Documents

  • For OSSF: County packet from Septic Site Inspection page
  • For Subdivision: Plat and supporting materials required by subdivision regulations
  • For County ROW utility/pipeline/communication permit: Application plus detailed drawings and diagrams
Permit validity
County ROW utility/pipeline permit: Work must commence within 60 days from permit date or a new permit is required. OSSF and subdivision: no separate permit-validity statement confirmed.
Building code
No public countywide building code adoption found in county sources.
Owner-builder
Texas HB 2833 private-inspection rules may apply only if a local code-and-inspection program actually applies. No public Concho County webpage establishing a countywide building-code inspection program found.
Contractor requirements
No public county contractor registration or contractor licensing requirement found for a general building permit program.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
County ROW utility/pipeline/communication permit: $500 flat application fee
Permit fee formula
Flat fees. County ROW permit: $500 application fee due when filed. OSSF and subdivision: no public fee formula confirmed.
Penalty (no permit)
Failure to obtain required county ROW permit or failure to notify precinct commissioner can lead to county enforcement action.
Payment note
County ROW permit: $500 application fee due when application is filed. Payment instructions for OSSF and subdivision not publicly stated.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Concho County Septic Site Inspection / Concho County Commissioners Court to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • OSSF: Contact Designated Representative (325) 456-4607 (phone)
  • County ROW: Notify appropriate precinct commissioner (in-person)

Typical inspection sequence: OSSF: inspections occur through the county septic program (specific sequence not published). County ROW utility/pipeline permit: inspection during ditch excavation, then inspection at completion of job.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Concho County Septic Site Inspection / Concho County Commissioners Court before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Concho County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Concho County, TX?
No general countywide building permit requirement found for ordinary building construction in unincorporated Concho County. County controls are limited to OSSF permits and inspections, subdivision regulation in the unincorporated area, and county right-of-way permits for pipeline, utility, or communication crossings.
How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Concho County, TX?
The minimum permit fee is County ROW utility/pipeline/communication permit: $500 flat application fee. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees. County ROW permit: $500 application fee due when filed. OSSF and subdivision: no public fee formula confirmed..
How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Concho County, TX?
1. Determine whether the parcel is in unincorporated Concho County and whether the project falls into one of the documented county programs: OSSF, subdivision, or county right-of-way permits. 2. If the project includes an on-site sewage facility (OSSF): Complete the county OSSF packet from the Septic Site Inspection page and mail it to the enclosed address. 3. If the project involves subdividing land in the unincorporated area: Work from the county subdivision regulations and submit required plat materials through the county process. 4. If the project involves a pipeline, utility, or communication line in county right of way: Submit the county ROW permit application with required drawings and fee. 5. For county ROW work: Coordinate the two required inspections (during ditch excavation and at completion) with the appropriate precinct commissioner. 6. Note: No clearly documented general countywide building permit program exists for ordinary vertical construction in unincorporated Concho County.
How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Concho County, TX?
Typical processing time is County ROW utility/pipeline/communication permit: approval may take as long as two weeks after a complete application is received. OSSF and subdivision: no public processing time estimate found..
How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Concho County, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: OSSF: Contact Designated Representative (325) 456-4607, County ROW: Notify appropriate precinct commissioner.

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