Floyd County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies to unincorporated Floyd County. County authority verified in public records is limited and does not amount to a city-style countywide building-permit program. If property lies in a municipal ETJ, municipal approvals may also be required.

Department

Floyd County Commissioners Court / Floyd County Special Projects Coordinator

Address

Floyd County Courthouse, 105 South Main Street, Floydada, TX 79235

Phone

806-983-4905

Website

https://www.co.floyd.tx.us/

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is outside city limits and identify whether it is also inside a city's ETJ.
2. Determine whether the proposed project actually triggers a county-controlled approval. Verified county controls are narrower and include subdivision platting, floodplain disclosures/compliance within plat review, and on-site sewage facility compliance under the subdivision rules.
3. If the land division requires platting, file the preliminary or final plat and required supporting information with the Floyd County Special Projects Coordinator for compliance review.
4. If the tract lies within a municipality's ETJ, obtain all necessary municipal approvals before requesting county plat approval.
5. Correct any deficiencies identified during county review. The Special Projects Coordinator then forwards the compliant plat and accompanying information to the local commissioner for placement on the Commissioners Court agenda.
6. After preliminary approval, submit the final plat within one year. After final approval, record the final plat within six months unless the Commissioners Court grants the single six-month extension allowed by the rules.

Typical processing time: No public review-time estimate was found. The rules provide deadline rules for the plat lifecycle, including a one-year lapse period after preliminary approval and a six-month recording deadline after final approval.

Source: Floyd County Commissioners Court / Floyd County Special Projects Coordinator

General Requirements

No public countywide general building-permit program was found for unincorporated Floyd County. Verified county controls are narrower. The 2025 subdivision regulations govern subdivision of real property in Floyd County under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232, Subchapter A. The rules require plat review, floodplain identification on final plats, OSSF compliance certification by the Special Projects Coordinator, road and drainage construction standards, tie-in statements, water-availability documentation, and related subdivision materials. The rules also state that a tract subdivided in violation of the regulations is ineligible to receive a permit for construction or modification of an on-site sewage facility on that tract.

Required Documents

• Preliminary or final plat, as applicable
• Transmittal letter with owner or developer contact information
• Perimeter field notes by a registered professional land surveyor
• Engineering certifications for roads and drainage
• Floodplain statement and hazard-boundary identification on the final plat
• OSSF compliance certification from the Special Projects Coordinator
• Tie-in statement from the local commissioner or district engineer
• Water service availability letter or groundwater certification
• Tax certificates showing no delinquent taxes

Permit validity

Preliminary plat approval lapses if a final plat is not submitted and approved within one year. Final plat must be recorded within six months after approval, with one possible six-month extension.

Building code

No standalone countywide building code adoption or general county building code was located. The verified county rule is narrower: the subdivision regulations require all new residential construction in the subdivision to comply with Texas Local Government Code Subchapter F regarding IRC compliance and inspections.

Owner-builder

No county owner-builder handout or general owner-builder permit rule was found. The subdivision regulations do state that all new residential construction in the subdivision must comply with Texas Local Government Code Subchapter F, Section 153.151 et seq., regarding compliance with the International Residential Code and inspections. For residential work in unincorporated areas, Texas HB 2833 private-inspection rules may therefore matter depending on project context.

Contractor requirements

No local Floyd County general-contractor licensing program was found. State licensing still applies for regulated trades and for OSSF work where state law requires it.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Floyd County Commissioners Court / Floyd County Special Projects Coordinator to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: No public general vertical-construction inspection sequence was found for the county. Verified county compliance mechanisms include engineer certifications, as-built plans for subdivision infrastructure, OSSF compliance certification, and floodplain-related plat disclosures.

Additional Resources

• Building code: No standalone countywide building code adoption or general county building code was located. The verified county rule is narrower: the subdivision regulations require all new residential construction in the subdivision to comply with Texas Local Government Code Subchapter F regarding IRC compliance and inspections.
• County home page
• Floyd County Subdivision Rules
• License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Floyd County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Floyd County, TX?

No public countywide general building-permit program was found for unincorporated Floyd County. Verified county controls are narrower. The 2025 subdivision regulations govern subdivision of real property in Floyd County under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232, Subchapter A. The rules require plat review, floodplain identification on final plats, OSSF compliance certification by the Special Projects Coordinator, road and drainage construction standards, tie-in statements, water-availability documentation, and related subdivision materials. The rules also state that a tract subdivided in violation of the regulations is ineligible to receive a permit for construction or modification of an on-site sewage facility on that tract.

How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Floyd County, TX?

1. Confirm the parcel is outside city limits and identify whether it is also inside a city's ETJ. 2. Determine whether the proposed project actually triggers a county-controlled approval. Verified county controls are narrower and include subdivision platting, floodplain disclosures/compliance within plat review, and on-site sewage facility compliance under the subdivision rules. 3. If the land division requires platting, file the preliminary or final plat and required supporting information with the Floyd County Special Projects Coordinator for compliance review. 4. If the tract lies within a municipality's ETJ, obtain all necessary municipal approvals before requesting county plat approval. 5. Correct any deficiencies identified during county review. The Special Projects Coordinator then forwards the compliant plat and accompanying information to the local commissioner for placement on the Commissioners Court agenda. 6. After preliminary approval, submit the final plat within one year. After final approval, record the final plat within six months unless the Commissioners Court grants the single six-month extension allowed by the rules.

How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Floyd County, TX?

Typical processing time is No public review-time estimate was found. The rules provide deadline rules for the plat lifecycle, including a one-year lapse period after preliminary approval and a six-month recording deadline after final approval..