Unincorporated Kimble County

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.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found for a Kimble County general building permit program because no public countywide general building permit program was identified. The subdivision regulations include plat exceptions such as litigation, inheritance or gift, and certain small-tract transactions, but these are subdivision-plat exceptions rather than a building-permit exempt-work list. For OSSF work, exemptions may exist under TCEQ rules; confirm with the Kimble County Authorized Agent.

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.

1. 01
   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. 02
   Identify which county program applies: subdivision/manufactured home rental community development, OSSF/septic permitting, or general development.
3. 03
   For subdivision or manufactured home rental community development, obtain the current county regulations and application form from the county subdivision rules page.
4. 04
   Submit the completed subdivision plat application, required supporting documents, and payment of fees to the County Judge at the Kimble County Courthouse.
5. 05
   If a variance is requested, submit the written variance request with the subdivision plat application and pay the variance fee.
6. 06
   Wait for county review and Commissioners Court action where required.
7. 07
   After approval, record the plat or related instrument with the County Clerk and pay the applicable recording fees.
8. 08
   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) ↗

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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

Inspection hours

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

Typical 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.