Ellis County

Ellis County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Ellis County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Ellis County Department of Development; Ellis County Fire Marshal
Website: Ellis Permits Portal ↗
Online portal: Ellis Permits Portal ↗
Phone: 972-825-5200
Email: dod@co.ellis.tx.us
Address: Waxahachie, TX (county offices); applicants directed to online portal

Full unincorporated Ellis County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Ellis County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Ellis County, Texas. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.