Kaufman County, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office

Street address

101 N. Houston Street, Kaufman, TX 75142

Phone

469-376-4122

firemarshal@kaufmancounty.net

Coverage

Unincorporated Kaufman County. Regulation applies to public buildings, commercial establishments, and multifamily dwellings covered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, Subchapter C. The county does not issue permits for one- and two-family dwellings.

Online portal

Kaufman County Permits Portal

Custom County Portal

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Kaufman County

Building permits are required for public buildings, commercial establishments, and multifamily dwellings in unincorporated Kaufman County. One- and two-family dwellings are exempt from the county permit program.

Scope of work

Permit?

One- and two-family dwellings

Exempt

Exempt One- and two-family dwellings

Note: The county permit program does not cover residential one- and two-family dwellings. Confirm project applicability with the Fire Marshal's office before proceeding.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Site plan
Civil plans per county guidelines
Construction plans and specifications
Project scope information

Building code: 2024 International Fire Code with Kaufman County amendments

Source: Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Processing time varies by project scope and complexity. Contact the Fire Marshal's office for specific timelines.

01

Verify project eligibility. One- and two-family dwellings are not subject to the county permit program.
02

Review applicable code sections and site/civil plans guidance from the Fire Marshal's office.
03

Prepare digital submittal files per county formatting requirements.
04

Submit application and required documents through the Kaufman County Permits Portal.
05

County Fire Marshal reviews application for completeness.
06

Pay plan review and application fees as invoiced.
07

Respond to any corrections or comments and resubmit revised documents if required.
08

Obtain permit approval and schedule inspections.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies by project scope and complexity. Contact the Fire Marshal's office for specific timelines.

Source: Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

469-376-4122 (phone)

Source: Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Kaufman County permits

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

02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kaufman County, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kaufman County, TX, follow these steps: 1. Verify project eligibility. One- and two-family dwellings are not subject to the county permit program. 2. Review applicable code sections and site/civil plans guidance from the Fire Marshal's office. 3. Prepare digital submittal files per county formatting requirements. 4. Submit application and required documents through the Kaufman County Permits Portal. 5. County Fire Marshal reviews application for completeness. 6. Pay plan review and application fees as invoiced. 7. Respond to any corrections or comments and resubmit revised documents if required. 8. Obtain permit approval and schedule inspections.

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

Building permit processing times in unincorporated Kaufman County, TX typically run Processing time varies by project scope and complexity. Contact the Fire Marshal's office for specific timelines.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Kaufman County, TX? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Kaufman County, TX. The following work is generally exempt: One- and two-family dwellings. Note: The county permit program does not cover residential one- and two-family dwellings. Confirm project applicability with the Fire Marshal's office before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Kaufman County, TX via: 469-376-4122.

last verified April 2026 source Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office ↗ entry id permits/texas/kaufman/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.