How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Kimble County, TX?

The minimum permit fee is $3,000.00. Fees are calculated as: Subdivision plat application: flat base fee of $3,000.00 plus $300.00 per lot, space, or divided part, plus reimbursement of county engineering and/or technical consultant fees if any. County Clerk plat recording: minimum $500.00, or $20.00 per lot, space, or divided part for developments with more than 25 lots, spaces, or divided parts, whichever is greater.. Plan check fee: Regulations require full reimbursement of county engineering and/or technical consultant fees incurred for plat review..

County Building Permits

Kimble County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kimble County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties in unincorporated Kimble County outside Junction city limits. Note: Town of Segovia is excluded from the county authorized-agent service area per TCEQ OARS listing.

Department: Kimble County, Multiple Authorities (County Judge, County Clerk, Authorized Agent for OSSF)
Address: 501 Main St, Junction, TX 76849
Phone: 325-446-3353
Email: hal.rose@co.kimble.tx.us
Website: https://www.co.kimble.tx.us/

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Kimble County and not inside Junction city limits. If the parcel may be in or near Segovia, confirm jurisdiction directly.
Identify which county program applies: subdivision/manufactured home rental community development, OSSF/septic permitting, or general development.
For subdivision or manufactured home rental community development, obtain the current county regulations and application form from the county subdivision rules page.
Submit the completed subdivision plat application, required supporting documents, and payment of fees to the County Judge at the Kimble County Courthouse.
If a variance is requested, submit the written variance request with the subdivision plat application and pay the variance fee.
Wait for county review and Commissioners Court action where required.
After approval, record the plat or related instrument with the County Clerk and pay the applicable recording fees.
For OSSF/septic work, contact the Kimble County Authorized Agent listed in TCEQ OARS and submit the application materials required by the permitting authority before construction.

Source: Kimble County, Multiple Authorities (County Judge, County Clerk, Authorized Agent for OSSF)

General Requirements

No public Kimble County general building-permit program for ordinary vertical construction was identified. Verified narrower county programs: Subdivision and manufactured home rental community development in unincorporated Kimble County is governed by the county's adopted 2024 regulations. OSSF/septic work requires permitting through the Kimble County Authorized Agent listed by TCEQ. Note: The county does not appear to maintain a countywide building permit system for typical residential or commercial construction.

Required Documents

For subdivisions: completed subdivision plat application, proposed plat, supporting technical documents, payment of fees
For subdivisions: development details including tract location, utility information, surveyor and engineer information, floodplain information if applicable, evidence regarding related permits and fees
For OSSF work: applications and planning materials as required by the permitting authority

Building code: Kimble County 2024 Subdivision and Manufactured Home Rental Community Regulations. TCEQ OSSF permitting requirements. No public countywide adopted general building code for ordinary construction in unincorporated Kimble County was found.
Contractor requirements: OSSF design, site evaluation, and installation work is governed by state licensing and registration rules under TCEQ's OSSF program.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $3,000.00
Plan check fee: Regulations require full reimbursement of county engineering and/or technical consultant fees incurred for plat review.
Permit fee formula: Subdivision plat application: flat base fee of $3,000.00 plus $300.00 per lot, space, or divided part, plus reimbursement of county engineering and/or technical consultant fees if any. County Clerk plat recording: minimum $500.00, or $20.00 per lot, space, or divided part for developments with more than 25 lots, spaces, or divided parts, whichever is greater.
Payment note: Subdivision plat application fees must be paid in full by cashier's check or money order to Kimble County, delivered to County Judge's office. Filing and recording fees for approved plats or plans must be paid in full to County Clerk by cashier's check or money order. No public online county permit-payment portal identified. OSSF fees not publicly posted in county sources reviewed.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Kimble County, Multiple Authorities (County Judge, County Clerk, Authorized Agent for OSSF) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: For subdivision work: submit application and supporting materials, undergo county review, obtain Commissioners Court approval where required, then record approved plat with County Clerk. For OSSF work: submit application materials to the permitting authority, obtain approval before construction, then follow inspection instructions from the authorized agent.

Additional Resources

Building code: Kimble County 2024 Subdivision and Manufactured Home Rental Community Regulations. TCEQ OSSF permitting requirements. No public countywide adopted general building code for ordinary construction in unincorporated Kimble County was found.
Verify contractor license: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
County Home
County Contact
County Judge
County Clerk
TCEQ OARS County Search
TCEQ OARS Kimble County Authorized Agent
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 Kimble County, Multiple Authorities (County Judge, County Clerk, Authorized Agent for OSSF) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kimble County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Kimble County, TX?: No public Kimble County general building-permit program for ordinary vertical construction was identified. Verified narrower county programs: Subdivision and manufactured home rental community development in unincorporated Kimble County is governed by the county's adopted 2024 regulations. OSSF/septic work requires permitting through the Kimble County Authorized Agent listed by TCEQ. Note: The county does not appear to maintain a countywide building permit system for typical residential or commercial construction.
How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Kimble County, TX?: The minimum permit fee is $3,000.00. Fees are calculated as: Subdivision plat application: flat base fee of $3,000.00 plus $300.00 per lot, space, or divided part, plus reimbursement of county engineering and/or technical consultant fees if any. County Clerk plat recording: minimum $500.00, or $20.00 per lot, space, or divided part for developments with more than 25 lots, spaces, or divided parts, whichever is greater.. Plan check fee: Regulations require full reimbursement of county engineering and/or technical consultant fees incurred for plat review..
How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kimble County, TX?: 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Kimble County and not inside Junction city limits. If the parcel may be in or near Segovia, confirm jurisdiction directly. 2. Identify which county program applies: subdivision/manufactured home rental community development, OSSF/septic permitting, or general development. 3. For subdivision or manufactured home rental community development, obtain the current county regulations and application form from the county subdivision rules page. 4. Submit the completed subdivision plat application, required supporting documents, and payment of fees to the County Judge at the Kimble County Courthouse. 5. If a variance is requested, submit the written variance request with the subdivision plat application and pay the variance fee. 6. Wait for county review and Commissioners Court action where required. 7. After approval, record the plat or related instrument with the County Clerk and pay the applicable recording fees. 8. For OSSF/septic work, contact the Kimble County Authorized Agent listed in TCEQ OARS and submit the application materials required by the permitting authority before construction.

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