Unincorporated Duval County

No public countywide general building permit program found for ordinary construction. Specific requirements apply for: (1) OSSF/septic systems -- TCEQ requires a permit and approved plan. (2) Subdivision development -- county Subdivision Rules apply. (3) Floodplain development -- county coordination required.

• Exempt OSSF: The 10 acre rule may exempt an OSSF from permitting if all TCEQ conditions are satisfied
• Exempt OSSF: Emergency repairs do not require a permit if reported in writing to the permitting authority within 72 hours after repairs begin
• Exempt OSSF: Some existing or grandfathered OSSFs may not need a permit if TCEQ's stated conditions are met

Note: These exemptions apply only to OSSF-specific work and are subject to TCEQ conditions. No countywide exempt-work list found for general building permits because no general permit program was identified.

Building code

No public countywide building code adoption for ordinary construction found in the sources reviewed.

Permit validity

No county general building permit validity rule found. TCEQ does not publish a Duval County-specific OSSF expiration rule.

Owner-builder

TCEQ states an owner may install an OSSF if the permitting authority allows it and the system is for a single-family residence the owner owns on property the owner owns, with no intent to develop for sale or lease.

Contractor requirements

No county general contractor licensing program found. OSSF installers and related personnel are regulated under TCEQ licensing rules.

Source: Duval County (no countywide general building department identified) ↗

1. 01
   Verify the parcel is in unincorporated Duval County and outside Benavides, Freer, and the Duval County portion of San Diego.
2. 02
   Determine which narrower county control applies: OSSF permitting, floodplain coordination, subdivision regulation, or 911 addressing.
3. 03
   For OSSF work, confirm the permitting authority in TCEQ OARS. The Duval County Authorized Agent handles OSSF permitting for unincorporated county areas.
4. 04
   Submit the OSSF application and planning materials to the authorized agent. A permit and approved plan are required to construct, alter, repair, extend, or operate an OSSF unless an exemption applies.
5. 05
   If the project includes land division or subdivision development, review the county Subdivision Rules and Regulations and coordinate with the county.
6. 06
   If the project involves flood hazard area development, coordinate with Duval County Emergency Management before development.
7. 07
   If a new rural address or site addressing issue is involved, coordinate with the county 911 Addressing Coordinator.
8. 08
   Complete any required inspections and approvals before use. TCEQ states the permitting authority must approve or deny an OSSF application within 30 days of receipt.

Typical processing time: OSSF review: TCEQ requires action within 30 days of receipt. No public processing-time estimate for subdivision, floodplain, or 911 addressing.

Source: Duval County (no countywide general building department identified) ↗

• Duval County Authorized Agent (OSSF work) (contact)
• Emergency Management (Floodplain coordination) (contact)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical sequence: No public county vertical-construction inspection sequence found. For OSSF work, inspections follow the approved plan and the authorized agent process.

Source: Duval County (no countywide general building department identified) ↗