Hood County, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Hood County Environmental Health Department and Hood County Road Operations Department

Street address

Hood County Environmental Health Department, 5417 Acton Hwy Suite 102, Granbury, TX 76049

Phone

Environmental Health 817-579-3288; 911 Addressing request form contact 817-579-3286

environmental@hoodcounty.texas.gov

Coverage

Unincorporated Hood County only. The reviewed public record did not establish a countywide city-style general building permit program. Verified county controls are narrower and include OSSF/septic permitting, county road and development standards, and related addressing or platting items.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Hood County

No countywide general building-permit program was verified in reviewed public county sources. Verified county permits and approvals include OSSF permits and county road or development controls in unincorporated areas. Do not assume ordinary residential construction in unincorporated Hood County goes through a city-style county building department unless the county gives project-specific direction.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found for a countywide general building-permit program. The reviewed county public record did not establish that such a program exists in unincorporated Hood County.

Required documents

For OSSF: signed HC Environmental On-Site Facility form
Completed application form
911 address request confirmation
Technical sheet
Site or soil evaluation and design where required
Scaled design
Survey or plat or legal description
Floor plans for new builds
Additional affidavit and maintenance contract items for certain systems

Building code: No countywide building code adoption or general building inspection program was verified in reviewed public county sources.
Owner-builder: Not clearly stated in reviewed county sources. Because no countywide general building-permit program was verified, some unincorporated residential projects may need separate evaluation of Texas HB 2833 private-inspection rules.
Contractor requirements: OSSF alternative system design must be prepared by a Registered Sanitarian or Professional Engineer where required.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: County states that within 30 days a decision on OSSF system type and sizing can be made if all applicable information is submitted and no problems exist; problem resolution can take up to 30 days.

01

For on-site sewage facilities, assemble the OSSF application package required by Hood County Environmental Health.
02

Confirm 911 addressing using a 911 address request form.
03

Submit the completed OSSF application, technical sheet, survey or plat information, scaled design, and any required site or soil evaluation. New builds must include floor plans; aerobic systems also require a maintenance contract and recorded affidavit.
04

County Environmental Health reviews the package and decides the system type and sizing.
05

If additional issues arise, problem resolution can take up to 30 days; if denied, the county states it will issue a written denial and appeal-process copy.
06

For county-road or subdivision work in unincorporated areas, coordinate separately with county road and development standards because those are not the same as a general building permit.

Typical processing time: County states that within 30 days a decision on OSSF system type and sizing can be made if all applicable information is submitted and no problems exist; problem resolution can take up to 30 days.

Source: Hood County Environmental Health Department and Hood County Road Operations Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Hood County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Not publicly stated in reviewed county sources for OSSF or general building activity

Reinspection fee

If a system is installed without a permit, the office doubles the permit fee, no exceptions

Penalty (no permit)

Double the permit fee if system is installed without a permit

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Hood County Environmental Health (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Road construction items require Road Operations notification 48 hours before commencement
Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to noon and 1 PM to 4 PM

Typical sequence: OSSF materials reference site and soil evaluation, county health inspector site inspection, design approval where required, and permit issuance after conditions are satisfied. County road standards separately require Road Operations notification 48 hours before commencement of major road-construction items.

Source: Hood County Environmental Health Department and Hood County Road Operations Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Hood County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Hood County, TX? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Hood County, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Hood County, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly stated in reviewed county sources for OSSF or general building activity.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hood County, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hood County, TX, follow these steps: 1. For on-site sewage facilities, assemble the OSSF application package required by Hood County Environmental Health. 2. Confirm 911 addressing using a 911 address request form. 3. Submit the completed OSSF application, technical sheet, survey or plat information, scaled design, and any required site or soil evaluation. New builds must include floor plans; aerobic systems also require a maintenance contract and recorded affidavit. 4. County Environmental Health reviews the package and decides the system type and sizing. 5. If additional issues arise, problem resolution can take up to 30 days; if denied, the county states it will issue a written denial and appeal-process copy. 6. For county-road or subdivision work in unincorporated areas, coordinate separately with county road and development standards because those are not the same as a general building permit.

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

Building permit processing times in unincorporated Hood County, TX typically run County states that within 30 days a decision on OSSF system type and sizing can be made if all applicable information is submitted and no problems exist; problem resolution can take up to 30 days.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Hood County, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Hood County, TX via: Hood County Environmental Health. Road construction items require Road Operations notification 48 hours before commencement.

last verified April 2026 source Hood County Environmental Health Department and Hood County Road Operations Department ↗ entry id permits/texas/hood/unincorporated

Report a correction

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Hood County Environmental Health Department and Hood County Road Operations Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.