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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hale County
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.
Note: The reviewed county source does not support a conclusion that unincorporated Hale County has a general building permit program from which specific work would be exempt.
- 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.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the tract is in unincorporated Hale County and not inside city limits.
- 02 Determine whether the project triggers a county-controlled approval; the county page identifies floodplain and septic permits.
- 03 For construction in the unincorporated county floodplain, obtain the county floodplain application before construction begins.
- 04 For septic-system installation, obtain the septic application through Special Projects and use a licensed installer.
- 05 Call Special Projects at (806) 288-1541 or bring the downloaded application to Suite 220 in person.
- 06 Complete the required county review and approvals before beginning the county-regulated work.
Fee schedule
Hale County building permit fees
Permits may be obtained by phone coordination or by bringing the application into the office in person.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (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.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Hale County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Hale County, TX? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hale County, TX? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Hale County, TX? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Hale County Special Projects Coordinator before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.