County Building Permits
Hale County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hale County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Applies in unincorporated Hale County only. County controls are narrower and include floodplain permits in unincorporated areas and septic-system applications. Texas county authority may extend to subdivision and limited county functions, but no city-style general building department was published.
- Department
- Hale County Special Projects Coordinator
- Address
- Hale County Courthouse, 500 Broadway, Suite 220, Plainview, TX 79072
- Phone
- (806) 288-1541
Application Process
- Confirm the tract is in unincorporated Hale County and not inside city limits.
- Determine whether the project triggers a county-controlled approval; the county page identifies floodplain and septic permits.
- For construction in the unincorporated county floodplain, obtain the county floodplain application before construction begins.
- For septic-system installation, obtain the septic application through Special Projects and use a licensed installer.
- Call Special Projects at (806) 288-1541 or bring the downloaded application to Suite 220 in person.
- Complete the required county review and approvals before beginning the county-regulated work.
General Requirements
Builders and contractors in unincorporated Hale County must obtain a floodplain application before construction begins where floodplain regulation applies. All septic systems being installed require an application, purchased by the property owner, and must be installed by a licensed installer. No public countywide general building permit program was found for ordinary construction in unincorporated Hale County outside these narrower county-controlled areas.
Required Documents
- Flood plain application for covered floodplain work
- Septic-system application for OSSF installation
- Additional project information required by Special Projects for the specific county-controlled approval
- Building code
- Not publicly identified
- Contractor requirements
- Septic systems must be installed by a licensed installer. No public general-contractor registration program was found for unincorporated county construction.
Fees
- Penalty (no permit)
- Failure to obtain a required floodplain permit will result in fines and penalties; specific fee table not posted
- Payment note
- Permits may be obtained by phone coordination or by bringing the application into the office in person.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Hale County Special Projects Coordinator to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (806) 288-1541 (phone)
- Special Projects Office (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Lunch closure from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Not publicly identified
- County Special Projects Page
- County Home Page
- TWDB FEMA Community List
- 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 Hale County Special Projects Coordinator before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hale County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Hale County, TX?
- Builders and contractors in unincorporated Hale County must obtain a floodplain application before construction begins where floodplain regulation applies. All septic systems being installed require an application, purchased by the property owner, and must be installed by a licensed installer. No public countywide general building permit program was found for ordinary construction in unincorporated Hale County outside these narrower county-controlled areas.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hale County, TX?
- 1. Confirm the tract is in unincorporated Hale County and not inside city limits. 2. Determine whether the project triggers a county-controlled approval; the county page identifies floodplain and septic permits. 3. For construction in the unincorporated county floodplain, obtain the county floodplain application before construction begins. 4. For septic-system installation, obtain the septic application through Special Projects and use a licensed installer. 5. Call Special Projects at (806) 288-1541 or bring the downloaded application to Suite 220 in person. 6. Complete the required county review and approvals before beginning the county-regulated work.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Hale County, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (806) 288-1541, Special Projects Office.
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