County Building Permits
Crockett County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Crockett County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Crockett County. The county administers a floodplain permitting program but does not publish a comprehensive countywide building permit program for general construction.
- Department
- Crockett County
- Address
- Crockett County Courthouse, 909 Ave D, Ozona, TX 76943
- Phone
- (325) 392-2965
- Website
- https://www.co.crockett.tx.us/
Application Process
- Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Crockett County and determine whether the proposed work is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area.
- If work is in the floodplain, complete Section I of the county's Floodplain Development Permit Application with owner, applicant, legal description, and project information.
- Submit the application and any required supporting materials to the local Floodplain Administrator.
- Provide any required supporting documents identified by the Floodplain Administrator, such as a site plan, Elevation Certificate, substantial-improvement support, Floodproofing Certificate, No-Rise Certificate, or elevation study.
- Wait for permit determination. The Floodplain Administrator will either issue the permit, possibly with conditions, or deny it with an explanation of deficiencies.
- Coordinate inspections during the work. The Floodplain Administrator or representative may perform inspections throughout the project and at completion.
- Obtain the Certificate of Compliance before the development is used or occupied.
Source: Crockett County
General Requirements
A Floodplain Development Permit is required for development in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. No public countywide general building permit is documented for ordinary construction outside the floodplain.
Required Documents
- Completed Floodplain Development Permit Application
- Legal description
- Project information
- Owner and applicant information
- Site plan (when required)
- Elevation Certificate (when required)
- Substantial-improvement documentation (when required)
- Floodproofing Certificate (when required)
- No-Rise Certificate (when required)
- Elevation study (when required)
- Permit validity
- Permit expires if no work is commenced within 6 months of issuance.
- Building code
- Crockett County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
- Owner-builder
- Application requires owner information and property-owner certification/signature, even if the applicant is not the owner.
Fees
- Payment note
- Confirm fees and payment method directly with the county before filing, as no public fee schedule was located.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Crockett County to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: Application review, permit issuance, inspections during the work, final compliance review, then Certificate of Compliance before use or occupancy.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Crockett County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
- Verify contractor license: CSRB License Lookup
- County Judge Page
- Accessibility Page with County Contact Email
- Hazard Mitigation Plan
- 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 Crockett County before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crockett County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Crockett County, TX?
- A Floodplain Development Permit is required for development in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. No public countywide general building permit is documented for ordinary construction outside the floodplain.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Crockett County, TX?
- 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Crockett County and determine whether the proposed work is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. 2. If work is in the floodplain, complete Section I of the county's Floodplain Development Permit Application with owner, applicant, legal description, and project information. 3. Submit the application and any required supporting materials to the local Floodplain Administrator. 4. Provide any required supporting documents identified by the Floodplain Administrator, such as a site plan, Elevation Certificate, substantial-improvement support, Floodproofing Certificate, No-Rise Certificate, or elevation study. 5. Wait for permit determination. The Floodplain Administrator will either issue the permit, possibly with conditions, or deny it with an explanation of deficiencies. 6. Coordinate inspections during the work. The Floodplain Administrator or representative may perform inspections throughout the project and at completion. 7. Obtain the Certificate of Compliance before the development is used or occupied.
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