Henderson County

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

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Henderson County.

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

Permit authority: Development and Floodplain Administration Office
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 903-677-7242
Email: developmentoffice@henderson-county.com
Address: 100 E. Tyler St, Room 302, Athens, TX 75751

Full unincorporated Henderson County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Henderson County

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

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Henderson 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.